Arthur Rozas International Student Program

The Hun School’s Arthur Rozas International Student Program enables students to achieve English language competency at a level that will allow them to be successful in an American college or university.

Students are initially tested and placed in one of three levels: Low Intermediate, High Intermediate, or Advanced. Students are provided with a fundamental background in grammar, vocabulary, critical reading, pronunciation, listening comprehension, and composition. English is spoken at all times. Practice in speaking is accomplished through drills as well as in conversation.

In addition to English, the Arthur Rozas International Student Program includes “American Studies,” a course designed to expose students to American culture through the examination of History, Economics, and Politics. International students take intergraded, traditional college preparatory courses in Math, Science, Fine Arts, Computer Science, and Humanities to meet graduation requirements. The College Counseling Office and the International Student Advisor assist international students with the admissions process to American colleges and universities.

An orientation period for new international students precedes the start of the school year. During this period, faculty guide students as they become familiar with The Hun School community and campus. Students are introduced to the local community and visit historical and cultural places of interest.

International students interact with their American peers through discussion in the classroom, participation in extracurricular activities, playing on athletic teams, and in residential life events. New international students are paired with American roommates. Resident faculty advisors are in daily contact with students. The social atmosphere on campus is relaxed and friendly within the structure of a tradition college preparatory school. Full integration into campus life prepares international students for similar experiences at the university level.

The Arthur Rozas International Student Program enrolls 35 students. Enrollment from any one geographical region is limited to achieve a broad international representation. Students come to The Hun School from Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa. A TOEFL score is required of all applicants. Students are eligible as follows:

For entry into grades 9–10:

  • Students must have successfully completed at least one year of English.
  • Students must have a minimum score of 460 on the paper version, or 140 on the computer version of the TOEFL test.

For entry into grade 11:

  • Students must show intermediate reading and speaking competency in their English courses as reported by their English instructors.
  • Student must have a minimum score of 500 on the paper version, or 173 on the computer version of the TOEFL test.

Students who score over 600 on the paper version of the TOEFL can petition to take regular English. International students must follow the application procedure as outlined by the Admissions Office. Applicants for one year are not normally accepted. However, a student with advanced language and academic standing may be considered for acceptance.

All international students are required to have a U.S. guardian, preferably living in the greater New York or Philadelphia area. During vacation breaks, students reside with their U.S. guardians, unless other suitable provisions have been made with parental approval. The Hun School of Princeton is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the State of New Jersey Department of Education.

The Hun School is approved by the United States Department of State. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. The Modern Language Association of America, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs. The school is an official TOEFL Testing Center.

For more information about the Arthur Rozas International Student Program, please contact the Admissions Office.