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Snowden International School at Copley

United States, Boston

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 445
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages High School
Introduction

Snowden International School at Copley is a public high school in the Boston Public Schools district serving ages 14 to 18. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside a college-preparatory curriculum with a dedicated international studies and world language focus. Instruction is in English, and students study four years of world language alongside the history, science and mathematics curricula. The program emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding and service, with Travel Study experiences and on-going tutoring from the Calderwood Writing Center and college tutors. The campus operates across three buildings in an open-campus arrangement. Snowden aims to foster global awareness and responsibility, preparing students to succeed in a diverse American society. Facilities describe a multicultural urban environment in central Boston, with a strong emphasis on language learning and civic engagement, underpinned by a rigorous IB program and college-prep pathways. Its travel studies and community partnerships broaden global perspectives for students.

150 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

The Essentials

Snowden International School at Copley has 445 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
The Snowden International School at Copley is a multicultural, multilingual urban high school located in the center of Copley Square, Boston.

Stages
High school (grades 9-12).

Type
Public high school in the Boston Public Schools district.

Additional learning support
Guidance, Office of Social Work, Path Program, Mentoring Program, Calderwood Writing Center, and after-school tutoring.

School day structure
Open campus; classes held in three buildings.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application or enrollment charge to apply for admission to Snowden International School at Copley; admission is through the Boston Public Schools enrollment/choice process and carries no separate school application fee.

Tuition fees by school year (Grades 9–12)

- Snowden International School at Copley is a public high school and charges no tuition for enrolled students.
- Tuition amount, per academic year (Grades 9–12): USD 0 per year.
- Tuition amount, per term (for any term structure used by the school): USD 0 per term.
- These zero tuition charges apply to all grade levels served by the school (9–12).

Billing schedule and payment terms (tuition and optional charges)

- There is no tuition billing schedule because the school does not charge tuition. No regular term-or annual tuition invoices are issued for enrolled students.
- Optional and program-specific charges (see below) are billed when a family registers or is invoiced for that optional activity; payment deadlines, late fees and cancellation penalties are set by the program coordinator or testing vendor and apply to those specific charges (for example, external exam vendors set AP/IB payment and cancellation deadlines and fees).

Boarding fees

- Snowden International School at Copley operates as a day high school only; no boarding or residential program is offered and thus there are no boarding fees. School hours are daytime hours only.

Other costs and typical optional fees

- Advanced Placement (AP) exam fees: AP exams are charged per exam and families are billed for each exam their student takes; on-time College Board base exam pricing and fees, plus any local administration surcharge, apply and late-order or cancellation penalties may be assessed. Families should expect per-exam charges for AP testing.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) examination fees: IB diploma/subject fees are charged per subject and for core components when students register for IB assessments; families taking IB assessments are billed per-subject and for any school/IB administration fees.
- Travel-study / exchange program fees: Participation in optional international travel-study trips (exchange or immersion programs) carries program fees that cover travel, lodging, insurance and associated costs; these program fees are charged only to participating students and are billed separately from school operating costs. Snowden runs travel-study programs as part of its international studies focus; participation is optional and requires direct payment for the trip.
- Field trips, classroom activity fees and extracurricular participation fees: Some off-campus field trips, extracurricular activities, team travel and optional program events may require per-event fees or contributions; these are billed when the activity is organized and only apply to participants.
- After-school and extended-day program fees: Fees for before/after-school enrichment or care programs are charged separately and billed according to the program's schedule (for example, daily or weekly billing for reserved days). Families are billed for reserved/registered days per program policy.
- Yearbook, class/senior dues and optional materials: Optional items such as yearbooks, senior-class activities, prom or cap-and-gown fees (for graduating students), instrument rental for band/orchestra, and consumable materials may carry separate charges billed at the time of purchase or participation.

Refund information (optional charges and assessments)

- Tuition: there is no tuition to refund because the school does not charge tuition.
- AP and IB exams: refunds or partial refunds for AP/IB exam cancellations are handled according to the College Board and IB organization policies; late cancellations or unused exams commonly incur fixed cancellation or unused-exam fees. Families will be subject to those vendor refund/cancellation terms if they register for those externally administered exams.
- Travel-study, field trips and program refunds: refunds for optional trips and activity fees follow the specific program's published refund and cancellation policy; many trips and activities have non-refundable deposits and deadlines after which only partial refunds (if any) are possible. Families should follow the program's stated payment and cancellation schedule when registering.

Fee payment options (typical methods for optional charges and activities)

- Cash and checks: many school-run programs accept cash, check or money order paid to the school or program office at the time of registration or as directed by program staff.
- Online card or electronic payment: optional program fees, AP/IB exam charges and meal/account deposits are commonly payable online through the district's or school's designated payment portal or vendor (schools frequently use online processors such as RevTrak / district family portals / other school payment systems). Online card payments often incur a convenience/transaction fee charged by the payment vendor.
- Bank/ACH transfers or e-checks: some districts and third-party payment portals permit ACH/e-check or direct bank payments for meal accounts and program charges; availability depends on the specific program/payment processor. Convenience fees or minimum transaction amounts may apply.

Summary (what parents should expect)

- There is no application fee and no tuition for students enrolled in Snowden International School at Copley (Grades 9–12): USD 0 per term and USD 0 per year for tuition.
- Optional programs and activities (AP/IB exams, travel study, field trips, after-school care, yearbook, instrument rental and extracurricular participation) carry separate fees billed per exam, trip or activity and must be paid according to each program's schedule; AP and IB exam registrations follow vendor deadlines and cancellation/refund rules.
Academics

Snowden International School at Copley teaches IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) program and a college-preparatory curriculum with an international studies and world language focus. Language of instruction is English. It offers the IB Diploma Programme and IB certificates. Students study four years of a world language and the history, science, and mathematics curriculum, with high academic standards. The program emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, intercultural understanding and respect, with travel study and community service; after-school support is provided by the Calderwood Writing Center and college tutors; classes are held across three buildings under an open-campus arrangement.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend a range of colleges and universities, including Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts Boston, and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, along with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Snowden International School at Copley provides social and emotional learning through a Guidance program that includes the Office of Social Work, a Path Program, a Mentoring Program, and a Team of Student Deans. The Office of Social Work offers student support services and coordinates mental health resources. The Path Program is led by Christine O'Malley and Noah Kaufman as Clinical Coordinators. The Mentoring Program honors Snowden students and connects them with mentors. The Team of Student Deans supports student wellbeing and helps address conduct and safety within the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The ESL program serves multilingual students and teaches the English language focusing on Books, Field trips, Arts & Crafts, and Tech, with the goal of growing students as whole people while strengthening linguistic skills. World language instruction is also offered in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through collaboration with the Best Team, a Greater Boston mental health support agency, which provides mental health assessments at locations including the school or at home. Snowden also provides access to in-school health resources via Snowden Health Center.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are supported by the Office of Social Work and Guidance services within the school.
Parent Experience

Community
Snowden International is a multicultural, multilingual urban high school located in Boston's Copley Square. It is a college preparatory school with an international studies and world language focus and offers the International Baccalaureate for All. The community emphasizes language learning and global awareness, with after-school support from Calderwood Writing Center and college tutors. Snowden hosts events such as the Talent Show and Spirit Week, supports clubs including Asian Club, Improv Club, Yearbook, Writing Center, and GSA, and provides travel study opportunities through the world language program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a multicultural, multilingual urban high school located in the center of Copley Square, Boston. It is a college preparatory high school with an international studies and world language focus. The curriculum is rigorous. The school aims to foster global awareness and responsibility, high academic achievement, and the ability to succeed in a diverse American society. The environment emphasizes international perspectives and language learning as central components of the student experience.

Academic Facilities
The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. The IB program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB students take an active part in, and contribute to, their school, their local community and their global community. In addition, Snowden is a college preparatory high school with a world language focus and a rigorous academic program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate program. It is a college-preparatory high school with an international studies and world language focus. IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The school fosters global awareness and responsibility among students.

Arts & Creative
The school offers Dance, Theater Arts and Visual Arts. Improv Club, Yearbook, Writing Center and Becoming Snowden Book Club are among the student clubs. Asian Club and GSA Club provide additional opportunities for cultural and social engagement. These activities support creative expression and collaboration beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
World Languages are offered: Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. Chinese Classes include Chinese 1/2 and IB Chinese Year 1/2; French Classes include French 1/2 and IB French Year 1/2; Japanese Classes include Japanese 1/2 and IB Japanese Year 1/2; Spanish Classes include Spanish 1/2 and IB Spanish Year 1/2. IB language programs are available.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a range of clubs for student involvement: Student Government, Asian Club, Improv Club, Yearbook, Writing Center, GSA Club, Service Study Club and Becoming Snowden Book Club.

Community & Service
The school has a Service Study Club. Travel Study is a core program that lets Snowden students gain first-hand experiences with people of other cultures. Through Travel Study Snowden students travel to many places, including Rwanda. The school partners with organizations such as Freedom House, Calderwood Writing Center, Art Science Prize, Boston Scholar Athletes, Boston Public Health Commission and Boston Vertex; It also maintains connections with the Princeton Association of New England mentoring program and Old South Church.

Leadership & Professional
The school supports student leadership through Student Government. The Mentoring Program exists to foster guidance and role-model mentorship. The Path Program and Team of Student Deans provide additional leadership and supportive structures for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics are offered, including Track and several team sports. The Snowden Track Team has been crowned the South Conference Champions. The Health Center operates on campus, and a Wellness program and related syllabus are in place. Snowden Spirit Week is among the school-wide events that contribute to school life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Chinese classes include Chinese 1, Chinese 2, IB Chinese Year 1, and IB Chinese Year 2. French classes include French 1, French 2, IB French Year 1, and IB French Year 2. Japanese classes include Japanese 1, Japanese 2, IB Japanese Year 1, and IB Japanese Year 2. Spanish classes include Spanish 1, Spanish 2, IB Spanish Year 1, and IB Spanish Year 2.

Immersion Programs
Travel Study is a primary curriculum feature. It enables Snowden students to travel abroad for immersive learning and gain firsthand experiences with people of other cultures; language study and intercultural understanding are emphasized. Since the school's inception, students have participated in travel study and exchanges, visiting Holland, Canada, France, Germany, China, Japan, Spain, England, Taiwan, Jamaica, Mongolia, Russia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Italy, Rwanda, Morocco, and Belize. Some programs involve hosting visiting students; families commit to hosting.
School Events
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