International Student Admission

Barrie School has welcomed students from a wide array of countries, including: Angola, Austria, Cambodia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Moldova, Palestine, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

Program Overview

Barrie School currently offers a robust distance learning program during COVID-19. This includes recorded classes to respect student time differences, as well as weekly check-ins with their teachers and advisors.
In addition to the required coursework, students take an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) class each year. There, they read and learn about American culture as an extension of the core Humanities classes.
Barrie's International Student Program Coordinator plans events throughout the year that include pumpkin carving during Halloween, a Chinese New Year celebration, a trip to Hershey Park, and two overnight destinations.
Each year, an International student is chosen to be the International Representative to the Student Government Association (SGA).

Tuition & Fees for 2020-21

Grades 6, 7, and 8: $30,940
Grades 9 through 12: $33,720

Tuition includes all books.

There is also an International Student Fee of $4,000.

Why Barrie is a Destination

Located six miles from Washington, DC, Barrie successfully integrates International students through Project-Based Learning, advisories and electives, which offers them a full American Independent School experience.

International students compete on varsity athletic teams, act and sing in plays and musicals, and develop close relationships with teachers and students.

Vast opportunities at Barrie give international students an advantage in the college admissions process as they demonstrate academic excellence and social and emotional competency as a result of our program.
Nearby colleges include: University of Maryland at College Park, Georgetown University, American University, and George Washington University, and others.

Michelle Layton
Dean of International Admissions and Programming
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher

Meet our International Students

Alumni Profile

Jishen Wang

Jishen Wang '16 currently attends Emory University as a Business major and is excelling in his coursework, and is active in student government.

While at Barrie, Jishen:

Completed AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics, followed by Multivariable Calculus (a class usually taken by Sophomores in college).
Achieved very high scores on the TOEFL as a result of our interdisciplinary Humanities Program which combines the study of English, history, and other social science disciplines.
Participated for four years on the Varsity Basketball team and was Captain during his Senior year.
Was a member of the cast in several school plays and musicals, and held a lead role in "Hairspray."

Successful College Placement

The Director of College Counseling works with International students on college admissions and supports them in:

Identifying standardized test preparation programs
Developing a list of colleges and universities
Applying for summer programs
Completing the Common Application and/or Coalition Application
Writing personal and supplemental essays
Registering for the TOEFL examination, and
Submitting Declaration of Finance forms to prospective colleges and universities.

International students from Barrie attend New York University, Emory University, Syracuse University, Georgia State University, Indiana University-Bloomington, University of California-Irvine, University of California-Davis, and Lynn University.

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply

Please contact International Dean of International Admissions and Programming Michelle Layton
Complete and submit the Application Form and US $150 Application Fee. The fee can be paid online with a credit card. If wiring application fee, please include a $15 wire transfer fee. Please contact Ashley Thomas in the Business Office if you have questions.
Collect and submit these required materials:
- Current and one previous year School Transcripts
- Fully translated Teacher Recommendation Letters completed by the current student’s language and math teachers.
Complete one of these required English Assessment tests:
- TOEFL minimum score of 76 required
- TOEFL Junior (incoming 8th graders only) minimum score of 750 or higher
- IELTS minimum score 5.5
- Duolingo minimum score of 100
Complete an interview with Admission Officers (Skype or WeChat is acceptable).
Send all documents by one of these methods:

Email to admission@barrie.org, OR
Fax to 301-576-2803, OR
US Postal Service to:

Barrie School Admission Office
Attention: Michelle Layton
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Once all steps are completed, the application will be evaluated by the Admission Committee and an admission decision will be made. Applicants will receive notification via email.

Enrollment Process

Enrollment Process

Once a student is accepted to Barrie, a signed enrollment contract must be reviewed and submitted along with a non-refundable deposit of $2,000. Without a contract and deposit, no I-20 form will be issued.

I-20 and Visa Information
Barrie School is not responsible for individual student visas. We will issue:

Foreign Address overseas
Intended Address in the United States
Date of Birth as it appears on passport
Financial statement

Tuition & Fees

Deadline

The application deadline for first round consideration for Fall 2021-2022, is January 18, 2021. Decisions are released the first week of March 2021. Applications received after the deadline will be processed on a rolling basis until spaces are filled.