How to apply, step by step.
Applying to a new school can feel overwhelming. It shouldn't be. Five clear steps, and an admissions team beside you the whole way. Start with Step 1 — everything else follows.
THE STEPS ↓Apply online
Create your account and complete the online application through our secure portal. It's the foundation everything else builds on, so start here.
⏱ about 45 minutesOpen the application →
Pay the application fee
Submitted alongside your online application. A one-time, non-refundable fee that opens your file for review.
Submit supporting documents
We'll need two teacher recommendations — one from your English teacher, one from your Math teacher — plus your current transcript. Email your transcript to admissions@sks.org, and share the recommendation forms below with your teachers.
English teacher form → Math teacher form → Email documents →Your interview
Once your file is under way, we'll reach out to schedule a conversation — on campus during your visit, or online via Zoom, WeChat, or Skype. Think of it as a friendly chat, not a test.
💬 30 minutes · we contact youTesting, if it helps
Optional — and only when it strengthens your application. Choose whichever fits you best: the SSAT, TOEFL, the Duolingo English Test, or iTEP.
Take the Duolingo English Test →
Stuck on a step? That's what we're here for.
Our admissions team answers real questions from real people — usually within one school day.
