Arroyo Pacific Academy welcomes students whose dominant language is not English. The Academy is a member of the Association of International Educators (NAFSA) and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The International Student Program is designed to teach students social and academic language skills as well as the cultural aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in an academic environment and contribute to society. It involves teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing at appropriate developmental and proficiency levels.

As part of the application process, the TOEFL or SLEP must be taken by the student and official documentation must be provided. The I-20 form is issued at Arroyo Pacific Academy as a certified school by the Department of Homeland Security and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

Our approved admissions representatives (Agents) will help prepare documents for the admission process. Applicants will be required to provide current immigration documents to be copied and submit personal information as required by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In addition, international students are required to meet the same academic and admission requirements as other students. For admission into this program, please request an International Student Admissions Package from our Admissions Office admissions@arroyopacific.org. 

2012 - 2013 International Student Program Tuition & Fee Schedule 

There is no payment plan for international students. Parents/guardians are responsible for student housing, food, insurance, orientation program, summer school (if required), textbooks, co-curricular fees and supplies. The approximate annual cost of tuition and fees per student is as follows:

The estimated cost of  room and board per student is $10,000. Housing arrangements and insurance are administered by private agencies.

International Student Orientation Program

New international students accepted and enrolled at Arroyo Pacific Academy are expected to attend a 3-day Orientation event in August which will provide an overview of the program. The student will be administered an English Proficiency Examination.

The morning classes allow time for evaluation of English proficiency through standardized testing, writing samples and math testing. Students will also be introduced to our faculty and staff, the School Handbook, the Agenda, the Daily Schedule, the School Calendar, our various clubs and co-curricular activities and other information which will assist students in settling into life at Arroyo Pacific Academy.

The afternoon activities include walking tours of the neighborhood: Santa Anita Park, Westfield Santa Anita Mall, downtown Arcadia and the Arcadia Public Library. Students will visit local museums, Old Town Pasadena, and experience the San Gabriel mountains, Hollywood and the Santa Monica Beach. A detailed itinerary of these and other activities will be provided upon arrival. Extra fee required: $800.

• International Orientation Program

Financial Responsibility and Matters

Before a student can be admitted into the International Student Program, the parent/guardian must submit in English, documentation of your ability to meet the yearly cost of attending   Arroyo  Pacific  Academy. Financial documents must meet or exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies for at least one full academic year with a notarized affidavit of financial support (official evidence of sources of support) from parents, guardians, or other sponsoring agency.

Admissions Forms 

You may download the PDF attachments listed below in the Admissions Checklist from our website. We will also be happy to mail you the International Student Program Admission Package. If you have any questions regarding the forms and our admissions requirements, please call our Admissions Office at 1-626-294-0661 or email at admissions@arroyopacific.org.

International Student Program Admissions Checklist

• Application Form filled out completely with a $400 non-refundable Application Fee. The signature on the application must be notarized to attest that the parent/guardian and that the student applying indeed signed. Any falsification of signature will result in denial of admission or dismissal.

• Official and original documentation of your academic preparation must be sent to us from the secondary school you attended or are now attending. Ninth grade applicants must submit 7th, and first semester 8th grade marks at the end of the first semester and the complete transcript upon graduation. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade applicants must request full high school transcripts and test scores be forwarded to us at the time of application. Each official transcript must be translated and evaluated in English to identify the courses you are taking, or have completed, the grades earned, and the credits earned in each course, year by year. Translations and certification must be completed by approved private agencies. Evaluation of international transcripts is done by an agency approved by Arroyo Pacific Academy. The cost of evaluation is approximately $250, which is included in student fees.

• TOEFL or SLEP official documentation: Arroyo Pacific Academy specifies that the TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE) and TOEFL Test of Spoken English (TSE) be included in the TOEFL assessment. The official SLEP scores (both section and total) must be released by the institution administering the test with official contact information provided.

• The Affidavit of Support  needs to be completed by the parent/guardian or sponsor and notarized. Only one sponsor per student. The parent/guardian or sponsor must submit all the requested financial documents to include, but limited to four (4) months of accrued bank deposit statements translated into U.S. Dollars. No FAX copies of these documents are allowed. This amount must meet or exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies for at least one full academic year.

• The student's Medical Immunization Record current with all vaccinations. Translations must be completed by a certified translator. Visa applicants should consult with their regular health care provider to obtain a copy of their immunization record to meet the United States immigration law requirements for Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis and Varicella. 

• Registration Form filled out completely with a $400 non-refundable Registration Fee.

• Emergency Treatment Consent Form filled out completely.

• Request For Medication Form filled out completely.

• Emergency Information Form filled out completely.

• SEVIS Transfer Form filled out completely (for SEVIS Transfer students only).

• Photocopies of the student's valid passport, visa (if applicable), and a copy of the current I-20 (if transferring from another U.S. school).

• Personal Interview: Please call our Administrative Assistant, Jennifer Tseng at 1-626-294-0661 or email at jtseng@arroyopacific.org to schedule an interview in person or teleconference with Robert S. Walley, Assistant Principal and SEVIS Designated School Official. A completed Application and Affidavit of Support with translated and evaluated transcripts including test scores must be brought to or mailed prior to the personal interview.

• The Admission Process and Requirements may be printed out that explains our International Student Program admission process and contains step by step instructions which must be followed.

We have prepared the following documents of valuable information to help you prepare for your studies with us in Southern California. We encourage you to read them carefully. We hope that the following information will help you during your visa application process and your transition to Arroyo Pacific Academy.

• Student Visa Information Guide

• International Student Pre-Arrival Guide

• Guidelines for International Homestay Students

• International Student Handbook

Student Textbooks

Textbooks are purchased at www.myschoolbookstore.com.  With a few exceptions (the Agenda, all Junior Achievement texts) students are required to purchase books through this company. 

At the beginning of the school year each student must own a complete set of books for all courses for each Quarter and Term. For safety and identification purposes each student is to have his/her name written in ink in several places in each book.  Students are cautioned to check the myschoolbookstore.com website before buying second hand books.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is not available.

Financial Matters

Parents or guardians are asked to keep their son/daughter's financial account up to date. A student cannot be readmitted to Arroyo Pacific Academy for a school year unless the previous year's financial account is settled in full. Students will not be allowed to take semester examinations if financial obligations are not current. Grades, credits and transcripts cannot be released unless the student's financial account is settled in full. Likewise, a diploma of graduation cannot be awarded if the student's account is not settled.

Notice of Implied Agreement

The registration of students at Arroyo Pacific Academy is deemed to be an agreement on their part (and parents/guardians if students are minors) to comply fully with all policies, rules and regulations of the school as outlined in the School Handbook. The handbook is available on this site under Academics, then select School Handbook.

Statement of Acceptance and Good Standing

Students enter Arroyo Pacific Academy to enroll in specific academic programs. Admission is based on personal interview and, if applicable, tests to determine the placement of applicants in specific courses.

Students are admitted to Arroyo Pacific Academy on the basis of quarterly evaluation and acceptance. The academy reserves the right to dismiss students for infractions of regulations, unsatisfactory academic standing or other reasons that affect the welfare of the individual student or the student community. A student considered to be in good standing is:

• one who has not become subject to dismissal for academic reasons

• one whose record of conduct is satisfactory

• one who has met all financial obligations to the school

• one who complies with all policies and procedures found in the School Handbook

All minor students under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian to accept responsibility for discipline, health, and fiscal issues.

Emancipated or 18 Year Old Students

All academy policies, rules and procedures apply to students who are emancipated or eighteen years of age or older as long as they are enrolled in the academy.

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