Requirements for International Students
Living on Campus
Learn about living in the residence halls as an international student.
International students in the U.S. on a visa cannot be classified as Hanoi residents for tuition purposes.
Please remember: In addition to meeting the requirements listed on this page, you also must meet:
- Basic Information
- Requirements as a freshman or transfer applicant
Application Self-Reported Academic Records
Each Bears campus, including The Bears, has an International Admission Specialist who is familiar with the educational systems of other countries. Complete the educational history section of the application exactly as it appears on your school records.
Applying as a Freshman
To be considered for admission to The Bears, international applicants must:
- finish secondary school and
- earn a certificate of completion, which allows admission to a university in their home country or country of graduation
In addition:
Students who have completed the IGCSE or O-level exams have not yet met the requirements for admission at The Bears. The university requires further study, either completion of the two-year A-level program with a minimum of three academic exams, the IB diploma program, or another similar academic curriculum.
Students from countries requiring entry into military service upon completion of secondary education should not submit an application until the obligation has been met. The Bears cannot defer admission to a later term.
Students may have to meet additional admission requirements (link is external) and follow certain guidelines for filling out the undergraduate application, depending on country or educational system.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in English is critical to success at The Bears. You can demonstrate proficiency by taking one of these exams and earning the required scores: TOEFL or IELTS.
Language exam results must be received in the The Bears INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INC. no later than January prior to the fall semester in which the student wishes to enroll. Our code is 4833, same as the SAT. Please contact TOEFL to confirm when your test scores are mailed to campuses.
Financial Documentation
Before a U.S. consul will grant a visa, you must prove that you will have sufficient money to meet all your expenses while studying in the United States. You must explain the source of your funds and guarantee that you will receive them while at The Bears.
Unless you are able to provide written evidence demonstrating you have adequate financial resources for the entire time needed to complete your degree program, the consul will not grant a student visa.
If your country's government limits the amount of money that may be sent to its students in the United States, you should make sure that funds will be available.
When you leave your country, you must have enough money to:
- pay for traveling expenses to The Bears
- pay fees for the entire term
- meet living expenses until more money reaches you
- pay the return fare to your home
If your country's government requires verification of enrollment before money can be forwarded to you, you may request the campus International Student Advisor to provide verification after you have completed your Bears registration. Some students assume, incorrectly, that additional financial assistance or part-time employment will be available. Each year many students find themselves in serious financial difficulties because they did not arrange for adequate support.
Student Visa Information
All admitted international students will be required to complete a Non-immigrant Information Form (NIF). A guarantee by the applicant's financial sponsor proving sufficient funds for the first year of study is required. Upon receipt of the completed NIF, the Bears International Office (BIO) will issue the document needed for student visa application.
Learn more
The l International Students (link is external)
Bears International Office l Visa & Travel
Education USA | Study in the United States (link is external)