 International Students at The Gunnery
The Gunnery currently enrolls 50 international students, representing 16 countries (see list at right).
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.
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 the TOEFL test (70 and higher on the IBT version or 200 and higher on the CBT version), 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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