Members of the International Club

Morris Catholic High School welcomes international students as “Global Scholars."

The objective of our Global Scholars Program is to increase the English fluency of limited-English speakers so that they can be successful in mainstream high school classes in preparation for college.An integral part of the program are the host families. Information for both International Students and Host Families can be found on this page.

Morris Catholic works with two student exchange programs: International Exchange Alliance for Asian students and CIEE for European and South American students. Information for both programs can be found on this page. 

Program Information

The ESL Program at Morris Catholic bridges the English and World Languages Departments. Students who are non-English or limited-English speakers are provided with a transitional language program. On average, students spend two to three years in the ESL program, progressing through beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. The ESL program has courses in English language development and academic preparation as well as courses in the mainstream, which have been modified to meet the needs of the ESL students.

Student who will be successful in our ESL Program are identified through the admissions process. Morris Catholic will assist international students in the student visa application process. Prospective ESL students wishing to enroll at MCHS are required to take an assessment test that centers on reading, writing, and speaking. A student’s previous school system, his/her past school records, and teachers’ comments, if available, will also be part of the criteria for admissions. There is an additional annual fee for ESL students. 

Picnic for International Students and Host Families, June 2012