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International Students

Two international students in caps and gowns at graduation

California culture and a world-class college prep education.

Kirby offers students from other countries a world-class academic curriculum, a healthy balance of electives, advanced math and science classes, and a fully-integrated performing and visual arts program in Santa Cruz, California. We welcome applications for grades 9-12.

Our International Student Program is close-knit and vibrant. We support every student from enrollment through graduation and beyond.

Our highly-effective college counselors provide personalized, one-on-one college guidance. With a 100% college acceptance rate, international students go on to attend a wide range of colleges and universities throughout the United States.

If you’re proficient in English and think Kirby might be a place where you can thrive, download the application kit and follow the instructions. 

International Application Packet 

Kirby is authorized by the U.S. Government to issue I-20 visas. I-20s are issued once a student has been accepted, and their enrollment contract and tuition payment have been received.

Campus Tour

Student presenting final Intensive Path project for STIP
Two international students one giving the peace sign at the back to school picnic
11th graders on retreat in front of the White House
Students sing on stage
Students line up to try food
Students pose in front of the ocean
Chorus sings on stage
Students try authentic Chinese food
String instrument ensemble performs on stage
Student watches teacher prepare Chinese food
Student poses near mound of sand at the beach
Students pose together at their high school graduation
Student smiles with a toasted marshmallow on a stick
Students build model bridges
A group gathers at the table for a hot pot meal
A group gathers at the table for a hot pot meal
Students build robots
Students get ready to go surf
Students work on their model bridges for physics
Students take a tour of MBARI
Students take a tour of MBARI
Students take a tour of MBARI
Students assemble their robots
Students frolic at the beach
Students explore near the creek
A student sings on stage

Notable Program Aspects

Hear From an Alumni

2025-2026 Annual International Tuition

Kirby School Tuition, Room & Board, Insurance..............$78,300

I arrived in California hoping to become more independent and to meet new people. Little did I know that I'd end up making such good friends and getting to know myself so well. The lessons I've learned are priceless and the experiences I had with everyone I met were enriching in a way I wasn't capable of imagining before I went.

Brasilian International Student