International Student
Admission Policies

Thank you for your interest in Cathedral Catholic High School.

In order for an international student to attend CCHS he/she must meet the regularly published criteria for admission. All students interested in attending CCHS must submit an admission application. The application may be submitted online.

  1. CCHS does not offer boarding or host families. Proof of guardianship must be submitted with the application.
  2. The student must come to CCHS as a resident in the home of a relative within San Diego. Residence must be approved by the school and must be secured before acceptance to CCHS.
  3. Each student must submit a score on the internet-based test of the English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by signing up at ets.org, indicating the CCHS code #2939 and having the results mailed to CCHS.
  4. CCHS does not provide English as a Second Language (ESL).  All students must be ready to matriculate into classes where only English is taught.
  5. The student will take the courses equivalent to the grade level at his/her own school. Each student will be evaluated individually. Students will not be admitted for one semester or one year.
  6. All applicants must provide an approved translation of their transcripts. Specific course titles must be given to general names (example: Algebra or Geometry for “Math”)
  7. No admission will be given until an up-to-date immunization record is submitted.
  8. CCHS is registered with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and offers I-20 visas upon acceptance to the school.