International Agents
We have established partnerships with agencies in many countries to assist prospective students with the application process, transition, and time in Maharishi School. All interested parents, agencies, and students seeking more information of their services should contact these agents using the information below:
Korea
Guardian EDU
82.02.567-0309 – Seoul office
Peter Jang (913) 226-2149 – Kansas City office
peterjang3469@gmail.com
Cambridge Network (CIIE)
82.2.597.1089 – Seoul office
jungyoun.park@tciie.org
China
Cambridge Network (CIIE)
781-996-0400 – Walthom, MA office
Lujia.Chen@cambridgenetwork.com
Xiaosa.Jing@cambridgenetwork.com
CJR Shenzhen
86-0755-26690618
lwjliang@126.com
China Continued…
Deep Springs Education
0086-25-52257788 – Nanjing office
majing@deepsprings.org
Jolly Noble Education
+86 21 64878596 – Shanghai office
services2@jolly-noble.org
Lijuan Cai – Transcendental Meditation China
WeChat ID: LifeIsBliss
jchrllc@yahoo.com
Vietnam
Cambridge Network (CIIE)
84-903-003-519 – Ho Chi Ming City office
Hang.Nguyen@cambridgenetwork.com
Admissions Process
Maharishi School does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program and activity.
An offer of admission is conditioned on Maharishi School being able to meet any necessary or reasonable accommodations. If you have such needs, please contact our Admissions Office after you have received an offer of admission. We will need this in writing, and may require additional documentation, in order to make this determination.
Maharishi School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Who We Are Looking For
If you care deeply about becoming the best version of yourself and are ready to maximize your self-confidence, maturity, and resilience…
If you prefer strong, lifelong friendships and want the individual attention that comes with a small school…
If you’re ready to take full advantage of a variety of academic, creative, fitness, and interpersonal opportunities…
If you think the idea of starting each school day with meditation and yoga sounds intriguing…
If you’re longing to stretch yourself, pursue your passion, and discover abilities you didn’t know you had…
If you long for a happy, balanced life and you still want to get into your best-fit college…
If you recognize yourself in the above list – we have a place for you! Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, an artist or a scientist, on a clear path or still searching for your direction – we are ready with the environment, the experiences, and the tools to grow your life.
1. Visit Us
The best way to know whether you and Maharishi School are a great fit is to visit. You’ll want to meet our teachers, our administrators, spend time in the classrooms, and meet your peers.
Visits to the Maharishi Upper School are arranged by appointment. We request a two-week notice of all visits. Open Houses are also scheduled several times each year. Local students are invited to spend a day in their age-appropriate classroom and out of town students are invited to spend 2 days in their age-appropriate classroom. After a student visits and is accepted, Upper School students must defer enrollment until the start of the following semester.
To plan a visit, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
2. Apply Online
There is a $30 application fee and you will need to provide an official school transcript from your most recent school. As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
The following documents will be needed to complete the application:
- Official School transcript from most recent school
- Personal Recommendation letter
- Student essay
- SSAT, PSAT, or other standardized test scores (email admissions@maharishischool.org with questions)
3. Interview
Interviews are a required part of the application process. This can be an in-person or a Skype interview. After receipt of a completed application, a Maharishi School Admissions officer will contact you to schedule a student interview after the transcripts are received and application including the student essay is completed.
4. Receive Letter of Acceptance from the Director of Admissions.
Say “Yes”. Pay the enrollment deposit and complete the registration process with our Registrar.
In order to complete the enrollment process, you will need to provide:
- Official immunization record or notarized waiver
- Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
- Consent for Release of Educational Records
- Dental screening (entering 9th graders only)
If you would like to apply for financial aid, please visit our Financial Aid page and submit your application.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For Fall Semester entry
- Priority application: Priority consideration is given to all applications completed by April 1. Once all first-round decisions are made, the admissions process then transitions into a rolling format. New students are accepted until classes are full.
- Notification of admissions decision: April 15
For Spring Semester entry
- Application deadline: December 1 (US students)
- Notification of admissions decision: within 2 weeks.
Upon admission to Maharishi School, boarding families are issued an enrollment contract which should be submitted with the deposit within three weeks. Tuition must be fully paid before the start of student orientation.
Maharishi School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.
1. Visit Us (optional)
The best way to know whether you and Maharishi School are a great fit is to visit. You’ll want to meet our teachers, our administrators, spend time in the classrooms, and meet your peers.
Visits to the Maharishi Middle School are arranged by appointment. We request a two-week notice of all visits. Open Houses are also scheduled several times each year.
International students may visit for up to 1 week. After a student visits and is accepted, Upper School students must defer enrollment until the start of the following semester.
To plan a visit, contact admissions@maharishischool.org or call (641) 472-9400 ext.5076.
2. Apply Online
There is a $30 application fee and you will need to provide an official school transcript from your most recent school. As you navigate the application requirements, remember that the Maharishi Admissions team is here to be your partner every step of the way. Access our online application.
The following documents will be needed to complete the application:
- Official School transcript from the most recent school
- SSAT (preferred),TOEFL or TOEFL Jr. test scores, ITEP, SLEP
- Visit the SSAT website to find a testing site in your area. Maharishi School’s SSAT school code is 4770.
- Personal Recommendation letter
- Student essay
3. Interview
Interviews are a required part of the application process. This can be an in-person or a Skype interview. After receipt of a completed application, a Maharishi School Admissions officer will contact you to schedule a student interview after the transcripts are received and application including the student essay is completed.
4. Receive Letter of Acceptance from the Director of Admissions.
Say “Yes”. After you have been accepted and have made your decision to enroll, sign the enrollment contract and send in the required deposit within 3 weeks.
5. Obtain Visa
After we receive the following items, Maharishi School will start the process for issuing an I-20 visa.
- Signed International Student Enrollment Contract and nonrefundable deposit
- Confidential Financial Statement Form or verification of funds
- Scanned copy of student’s Passport ID page
6. Complete the enrollment process by sending in the following forms:
- Official immunization record or notarized waiver
- Physical and Health records (completed by your doctor within the last 12 months)
- Signed Liability and Travel Waiver
- Signed Statement of Temporary Guardianship
- Consent for Release of Educational Records
- Dental screening (entering 9th graders only)
Tuition must be fully paid before the start of student orientation.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For Fall Semester entry
- Priority application: Priority consideration is given to all applications completed by April 1. Once all first-round decisions are made, the admissions process then transitions into a rolling format. New students are accepted until classes are full.
- Notification of admissions decision: April 15
For Spring Semester entry
- Application deadline: November 15
- Notification of admissions decision: within 2 weeks.
Upon admission to Maharishi School, boarding families are issued an enrollment contract which should be submitted with the deposit within three weeks. Tuition must be fully paid before the start of student orientation.
Maharishi School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.
Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
We know the decision to send your child to a boarding school far from home is not easy and you are doing this as an investment in their future. We also understand you are making this decision out of love for your child. Because we believe that the world is our family, we take seriously our role as their extended family in the United States.
The Maharishi School boarding program is available to students in grades 8-12. Boarding students entering 9-12th grade are placed in the dormitory while space is available, then in a host family when space in the dormitory is full. Students entering 8th grade are placed with host families.
Each Boarding student’s admissions process is unique. Please contact Admissions@maharishischool.org and speak with our Director of Admissions for guidance on the application process and requirements.
Admission Schedule
| Fall Semester | April 1st (Registration Deadline) |
| Fall Semester | April 15th (Notification of Acceptence) |
| Spring Semester | November 15 (Registraton Deadline) |
| Spring Semester | November 30 (Notification of Acceptence) |