Start with Mesa
Mesa highlights STEM, AP, IB and college and career academies. Ask which campus and courses fit your interests, preparation and the length of your stay.
High school in Arizona
Make Arizona part of your school story.
Start with Mesa Public Schools and the subjects that get you thinking. The district highlights STEM, AP, International Baccalaureate and college and career academies. Compare your particular Mesa campus with Hamilton in Chandler and Scottsdale district options, then explore the private-school pathways with your family.
Start with the school day you want.
Choose a campus, not just a district
Scottsdale lists several high schools. Its IB Diploma Programme is at Desert Mountain High School. An IB listing does not establish a place in that campus or program.
Ask about everyday life
Review the host-family arrangement, journey to school, meals and support. Confirm sports eligibility early: Hamilton’s published F-1 guidelines exclude varsity athletics.
Real schools. Details that matter.
A closer look at Arizona.
Mesa, Arizona · F-1 public school
Mesa Public Schools
Build your Arizona shortlist around what you want to learn. Mesa highlights STEM, AP, International Baccalaureate and college and career academies across the district. Ask your advisor to connect your interests to a particular campus and a realistic course plan.
The 2027–28 program flyer lists grades 10–12 and ages 15–18. Confirm your intake, English requirements, campus and available courses. District-wide programs are not available at every school; a short stay does not guarantee an IB diploma.
$29,800 USD
2027-28 · Fall academic year
Choice academic-year program
Tuition, housing, meals, medical insurance and local support
School admission, host-family placement and extra fees must be confirmed.
Additional costs: Flights, visa and passport costs, personal spending, optional orientation and additional school-specific fees. Confirm school-break housing and any meals bought at school.
Chandler, Arizona · F-1 public school
Hamilton High School
Bring your interest in science, technology or the arts. Hamilton’s academic options include engineering, computer science, AP subjects and fine arts. Build a realistic course plan with the school before choosing your program.
Hamilton’s published F-1 guidelines say F-1 students are not eligible for varsity athletics. Course placement and other activities also require confirmation.
$29,400 USD
2027-28 · Fall academic year
Choice academic-year program
Tuition, housing, meals, medical insurance and local support
School admission, host-family placement and extra fees must be confirmed.
Additional costs: Flights, visa and passport costs, personal spending, optional orientation and additional school-specific fees. Confirm school-break housing and any meals bought at school.
Scottsdale, Arizona · F-1 public school
Scottsdale Unified School District
Make your particular school part of the decision. The district describes arts, career and technical education, honors and AP opportunities. Its IB Diploma Programme is offered at Desert Mountain High School for grades 11 and 12.
Confirm the offered campus, courses and eligibility individually. A short study stay is not a promise of completing the two-year IB Diploma Programme.
$27,400 USD
2027-28 · Fall academic year
Choice academic-year program
Tuition, housing, meals, medical insurance and local support
School admission, host-family placement and extra fees must be confirmed.
Additional costs: Flights, visa and passport costs, personal spending, optional orientation and additional school-specific fees. Confirm school-break housing and any meals bought at school.
More Arizona schools to explore.
11 school and district entries selected from the current catalog for this guide. These highlights are only a starting point; ask us about other U.S. locations and school types. A district may include several campuses; this is not a count of individual campuses or confirmed available places.
Public school pathways
Gilbert Public SchoolsGilbert, Arizona
- Hamilton High School
Chandler, Arizona
Higley Unified School DistrictGilbert, Arizona
- Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, Arizona
Paradise Valley School DistrictPhoenix, Arizona
- Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, Arizona
Private school pathways
Bella Vista Preparatory SchoolPhoenix, Arizona · Ask about the boarding pathway
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- Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Phoenix, Arizona · Ask about the boarding pathway
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Rancho Solano Preparatory SchoolScottsdale, Arizona · Ask about the boarding pathway
Public F-1 high school attendance has a 12-month total limit and requires full unsubsidized tuition. Private-school duration and housing arrangements need individual confirmation. Compare the public-school pathway or explore private schools.
Bring your family into the plan.
Start a conversation about the schools and programs you want to explore.
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Open the family conversation guideQuestions to work through together.
Can international students attend high school in Arizona?
There are F-1 public and private school pathways to explore. Admission depends on the school, grade, academic record, English requirements and available places. Confirm your specific school, program year, housing and full written quote with an advisor.
Is public high school free for an F-1 student?
No. F-1 public high school students must pay the full unsubsidized cost of education. F-1 public high school attendance is limited to 12 months total, including time at other public high schools. Private school rules differ. U.S. authorities decide visa issuance.
Can I choose any campus or course in a district?
A district listing is a starting point. Your particular campus, course prerequisites, available places, activities and student eligibility need confirmation. A district-wide AP or IB offering is not a guarantee of access at every school.
Can I graduate during one year abroad?
A diploma is not automatic. The school must review your transcripts, remaining credits, residency and course requirements, and approve a graduation plan in writing before you rely on it.
What should we confirm about housing and the price?
Review the academic year and term, admission and housing availability, meals, transport, supervision, school breaks, insurance, additional school fees and cancellation terms. Boarding is school- and program-specific. A published program price is not a confirmed place or an all-inclusive travel budget.
School highlights use school information and the 2027–28 program materials. Admission, current availability and the full written quote need confirmation. Photographs show the named school or location; pictured people are not represented as Arrivo clients.
U.S. Department of State: foreign students in public schools
Turn your school ideas into a family plan.
Start the pathway quiz or bring your school questions to an advisor. Your location preference is one part of finding the right fit.