International Applicants

Interested in learning more about Western Reserve Academy? Fill out our Inquiry form to begin your journey.

The best way to learn about Western Reserve Academy is through a visit — so let's meet! Please contact Ms. Sara Randrianasolo at randrianasolos@wra.net to arrange a virtual visit and to schedule your required virtual interview.

Attention Chinese Applicants: Prospective students from Greater China are required to complete an interview with our partner organization, InitialView. A representative from InitialView will interview you on our behalf and will send a recording of your interview, along with a writing sample, to our Admission Team for review. Please contact InitialView directly to schedule your appointment. This should be at least two weeks before Western Reserve Academy’s February 9, 2024 application deadline.

*Applicants who attend one of our Group Visit Days (see below under Important Dates) are still required to complete an InitialView interview. No interviews will be offered during Group Visits.

Start your Application!

Western Reserve Academy uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application, click here.

In addition to an interview and the written parts of our application, we require the following:

• Transcripts: Submit 2 prior school years and the current school year to date. A certified, line by line, English translation of your transcript is required.

• Recommendations from your school Principal or counselor and your current English and math teachers.
• A copy of your passport

All applicants are required to submit an official score report for one of the following standardized tests. For the 2024-25 admission season, you may choose which test you take. If you are unable to take one of these tests, we are happy to work with you on an alternative.

SSAT School code: 8110

ISEE School code: 362655

All grade 12 and postgraduate applicants must request the release of test results from either the PSAT, SAT or ACT.

English Proficiency Testing

Non-native English speakers must submit one of the following official score reports:

• A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL (School Code: 8115)
• A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS
• A minimum score of 120 on the Duolingo English Test

Please Note: If you have attended an English medium school for 3+ years, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.