At St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School your child will develop the confidence, character, and academic foundation they need to succeed at leading U.S. universities, all within a safe, welcoming, and highly personalized boarding community. St. Andrew’s-Sewanee students from around the corner and around the globe quickly become immersed in the school’s academic, co-curricular, and social life. SAS seeks students who are academically motivated, curious, and actively involved in activities in and out of school.

What families love about SAS

  • Unique boarding experience and personalized support
  • Small classes with individual academic attention
  • An English speaking roommate from a country other than your own for the first year
  • College-level opportunities through our partnership with Sewanee: The University of the South (Sewanee) www.sewanee.edu
  • A safe and peaceful 550-acre campus that is ideal for focused and experiential learning
  • 55% of faculty live on campus and genuinely know and care for each student

How we prepare your child

  • Students develop the skills, confidence, and leadership that universities seek.
  • Dedicated College Counselor who knows your child and their future aspirations (see College Counseling page)
  • Advisors that carefully guide your student in their academic planning
  • English Language Learning program that meets your child where they are 
  • Leadership opportunities such as being selected as a senior proctor or a member of the honor council, conduct council, or the curriculum committee 
  • SAS students don’t sit on the sidelines - they participate in athletics, win awards in visual and performing arts, apply to Governor’s Schools, and play with the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra 

Your child’s home away from home

Seamless transition to St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School

  • Coordinated airport pick-up and shuttles to Nashville International Airport 
  • Dedicated International student coordinator
  • English proficiency guidance and support through our ELL program
  • Assistance with VISA documents and enrollment steps through our Director of International Recruitment
  • Secure international tuition payments through Flywire 


Start Your Child’s Journey Today - Apply!

  • Connect with the Director of International Recruitment, Ashley Close.
  • Complete an application through SAS or Standardized Application Online (SAO).
  • Schedule an interview via email or through the application portal.
  • .Submit standardized testing and/or English language proficiency test.
    • Other approved testing - Duolingo, TOEFL or TOEFL Jr./IBT, IELTS
  • Once a student has enrolled, we will start the visa process. 
  • For more information on the application process, click here.