How to Apply 2021-22 Bringing Students

Tuition & Fees

Complete and submit the application
form with US $150 application fee. The Grades 6-8 $31,430 Together from Around
fee can be paid online with a credit card.
Please contact the Admission Office if
Grades 9-12 $34,210 the Globe
International Fee $4,000
you have questions.

Collect and submit these required materials:

School Transcripts Contact Us to Learn More
Teacher Recommendation Letters Michelle Layton
completed by the student's teacher and Dean of International Admissions
fully translated
and Programming
Complete one of the required English EFL Teacher
Assessment tests:
mlayton@barrie.org
TOEFL minimum score of 76 required 301-576-2800
TOEFL Junior recommended score of WeChat ID mlayton123
750 or higher
IELTS will also be accepted with
minimum score 5.5
Duollingo
Complete an interview with Admission
Officers (Skype and WeChat are
acceptable).

Send all documents by email to

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

Barrie School Admission Office Barrie School has welcomed students from
13500 Layhill Road a wide array of countries, including:
Silver Spring, MD 20906 Angola, Austria, China, Germany, Hong
Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Palestine,
Once all steps are completed, the application
Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and
will be evaluated by the Admission Committee
and an admission decision will be made.
barrie.org Vietnam.
 Overview of Our Program
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 English
as a Foreign Language (EFL) each year. There, they read and
learn about American culture as an extension of the core
Humanities classes.
Barrie School’s International Student Program Coordinator
plans events throughout the year that include pumpkin carving
during Halloween, a Chinese New Year celebration, and a trip
to Hershey Park.
Each year, an International student is chosen to be the
International Representative to the Student Government
Association (SGA).
Why Barrie School is a
Destination
Located 6 miles from Washington, DC, Barrie School
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 School 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.
What Our Students
are Saying
“When I first arrived, I received a
very warm welcome.”
Shengren Ji, Grade 11 | China
“All of the important holidays for
Asian students are never missed.”
Phoi Phung, Grade 12 | Vietnam
“I like the feeling of being one
community and supporting each After Barrie School
other.” Jishen Wang ‘16 attended Emory University as a
Clara Haeusner, Grade 10 | Germany Business major where he excelled in his
coursework, and was active in student
Successful College Placement government.
The Director of College Counseling works with While at Barrie, Jishen:
International students on college admissions and Completed AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics,
supports them in:
followed by Multivariable Calculus (a class
usually taken by Sophomores in college).
Identifying standardized test preparation programs
Developing a list of colleges and universities
Achieved very high scores on the TOEFL as a
result of our Interdisciplinary Humanities
Applying for summer programs
Completing the Common Application and/or Program which combines the study of English,
Coalition Application history, and other social science disciplines.
Writing personal and supplemental essays Participated for four years on the Varsity
Registering for the TOEFL examination, and Basketball team and was captain during his
Submitting Declaration of Finance forms to Senior year.
prospective colleges and universities.
Was a member of the cast in several school
plays and musicals, and held a lead role in
International students from Barrie attend New York
University, Emory University, Syracuse University, “Hairspray.”
Georgia State University, Indiana University-
Bloomington, University of California-Irvine, and Lynn
University.