We’re glad you’re here!
At The Rock School, we love international students and are delighted that you are interested in our school. Over the past 20 years, we have welcomed over 235 international students from 52 different countries. There is a place here for you too!
Listed below is our admission and enrollment outline. Please email completed forms to admissions at therock.school.
Need help? You can contact our International Student Director at 352-331-7625 or by email at admissions at therock.school.
Before beginning:
- Review the Admissions Policy.
- 12th Grade: Because our 11th-12th grade students participate in the IB Diploma Programme, we are no longer able to accept new students for 12th grade.
- Review the Tuition & Fees for 2024-2025.
- Review our Vision, Values, & Learner Profile.
To apply for admission, please follow the International Student Application Instructions.
- Submit the Online Application – select international from the list of grade options
- $200 application fee due at time of submission
- Enter N/A or 000 for any required fields that do not apply
- Additional Documents Required:
- Student passport
- Current transcript, translated to English
- Proof of Funds (bank statement and/or letter of support)
- Zoom interview, to be scheduled once the application has been received
- Other English proficiency evaluations may be required
Once accepted, the I-20 will be issued.
- Schedule a visa appointment at your local embassy.
- Pay the SEVIS fee before your appointment.
- For more information, see the F-1 Student Life Cycle or visit Study in the States
Once the F-1 visa is obtained, please submit:
- Copy of F-1 visa
- Online Enrollment
- During the payment plan setup, all new international students must select the 1 Payment option.
- Enter N/A or 000 for any required fields that do not apply
Before arrival, please submit:
- Full tuition payment due before classes begin.
- Health Exam & Immunization Record
- Proof of Health Insurance Enrollment – Enroll here.
- Dental & Vision Savings Plan also available (optional)
- Living Arrangement Information
For student-athletes living with a Host Family, please submit:
- Custody Agreement
- Authorization & Limited Power of Attorney
- Medical Care & Liability Release
- Contact Information Sheet