International Students and Families
The International Student Program supports all international students and families as they transition to life in Brookline.  It consists of a comprehensive English Language Learner (ELL) Program and a part-time International Student Advisor.

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Betsy Davis, International Student Advisor
617-713-5007  (every weekday except Thursday)
betsy_davis@psbma.org

ELL (English Language Learners) Department 

The role of the International Student Advisor (ISA)
The ISA works closely with all international students and their families as they transition to living and studying in Brookline.   She provides a variety of services as advocate and resource.  This support includes, but is not limited to: helping families access the wide range of school services offered, planning social activities, supporting students in need, advising students and families, assisting with course selection and post-secondary planning.


General Information
Each year Brookline High School welcomes approximately 65 new international students from around the world.  Some students are here for a temporary stay, while others plan to live in the United States permanently.  The majority of students live with their own families.  A much smaller,select group of students attend BHS on an F-1 (student) visa and live with host families in Brookline. Please contact Betsy Davis for more information about the current I-20/ F-1 visa process*.  

Most international students have an English Language Assessment upon registration.  We offer a highly successful  English Language Learner Program to students who require these services.  

Students have a home base in the International Student Center, next to Ms. Davis' office.  

*Deadline to request I-20 for fall registration: 
*Deadline to request I-20 for spring registration: