International Tuition and Fees

1. A student must have a TOEFL test score of at least iBT 32 or equivalent to be admitted to MBA’s ESL program. A  student with a TOEFL score of iBT 61 or equivalent will be placed in the main stream academic program. MBA accepts the following test scores: TOEFL, iTEP, TOEFL Jr., IELTS, ELTIS, Duolingo  
2. A student must complete a Skype interview with the Vice Principal of Enrollment or his designee.  
3. A student must provide 3 recommendations and current translated transcripts for the online application  
4. MBA will assume the role as US Coordinating Guardian for international students during the academic year (fees may apply, see explanation above). In addition to MBA guardianship, students are requested to have a family guardian for emergencies, discipline, and homestay needs (guardians can be a relative or family friend older than 25 living in the U.S., preferably in California). The name, address and phone number of the U.S. stateside guardian/relative/friend must be filled in on the application. The family guardian must be cleared by MBA’s administration before the student tis accepted. If a family guardian is not available or does not meet the criteria, MBA will assume full guardianship roles.  
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DEPOSIT

After a student is accepted, a $5,300 deposit is required to issue an I-20 and to reserve a space at MBA. This deposit will be deducted from the overall tuition and fees. When the deposit is received, the I-20 will be immediately issued and delivered to the student. Once a student visa has been obtained, the remaining balance to retain the student’s space will be due within two weeks. If the visa is denied, MBA will refund 50% of the deposit.

Our Admission Committee will review refunds and consider special circumstance and exceptions for denied visas.

 

**INTERNATIONAL TUITION AND FEES

Includes:

• Tuition

• Room and Board

• School Meals

• Student Accident Insurance

• ASB Dues

• Cypress Bough Yearbook

• Library Dues

• Class Dues

• Technology Fee

• Girls or Boys Club Dues

• International Club Fees

• Book Rentals and Consumables

• Room Fee

• Laundry Facility Fee

• Physical Education Uniform

• ESL Fees

• TOEFL testing,

• Airport Transportation (for school holidays)

• (additional fees will apply for transportation outside MBA’s travel dates or to non-designated airports)

 

The rates on this page do not include varsity fees and uniforms, music uniforms, trip fees, drama fees, classroom lab fees, etc.

Guardianship needs will be determined by the MBA, and fees could apply for the additional services.

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY EXPENSES

Depending on the student’s needs, interests, and extracurricular activities, some optional expenses can be expected. Those expenses include but are not limited to:

• Outside Private Tutoring

• Private Music Lessons

• Traveling Music Ensembles Fees

• Aviation Ground Fees

• Private Flight Lessons

• Sightseeing Trips

• SCUBA Classes

 

WITHDRAWAL

If a student leaves or is asked to withdraw, no portion of the tuition or fees will be refunded.