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| International Students at The Gunnery |
The Gunnery has 300 students; 46 of those students, representing 15 countries (see list at right), are international students.
Due to the fact that The Gunnery is a small school, we may have to limit the
number of students from any one country to ensure that all international
students have a true North American boarding school experience.
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ESL AT THE GUNNERY:
If a student requires ESL, he or she must still take a full courseload of
mainstream classes in history, science and mathematics, in addition to ESL. The
ESL class focuses on conversation, academic writing, note-taking from lectures
and fine-tuning points of grammar.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVELS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
International student applicants must provide The Gunnery with their score on
either the SLEP (50 or higher) or the TOEFL (500 or higher) test, as an
indication of English language ability. Students scoring at these levels
typically are capable of handling our rigorous academic program. The Gunnery’s
ESL program is limited, and students must have a reasonable command of English
before enrolling.
ADMISSIONS TESTING:
All US candidates are required to submit SSAT scores to the Admissions Office
as part of their application. While the SSAT is not required for
international students, we welcome those scores from international students who
have taken the SSAT.
SOCIAL LIFE AT THE GUNNERY:
The international students at The Gunnery are very active in all aspects of
school life. All members of our community participate in sports, social
activities, and other extracurriculars. Leadership positions in every
area of school life are open to all.
ATHLETICS: All students are required to play sports during every academic
term. Athletic practices are held daily for 1½ hours, and contests with
fellow preparatory schools are played twice weekly.
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Our international students come from:
 Albania
The Bahamas
Canada
China
Colombia
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Korea
Panama
Phillipines
Spain
Taiwan
United Kingdom
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