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Welcome ​International Students!

Pius XI has welcomed international students wishing to study abroad for anywhere between one year and all four years of high school.  Students have come from all across the globe, including Spain, China, Vietnam, Germany, Brazil and Saudi Arabia. We partner with various agencies and exchange programs, including Wisconsin International Academy (WIA). WIA is an innovative, residential program for Chinese students studying at American high schools. By partnering with Pius XI Catholic High School, WIA provides opportunities for students to develop their English skills and to learn about American culture through both classroom learning and interactive extra-curricular activities.

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International students who are interested in applying to Pius XI Catholic High School are required to submit a complete an International Student Portfolio which includes: 

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  • Completed Pius XI Admissions Application (click Apply Now button below)

  •  (Note: How to set up a Ravenna account is laid out at the bottom of this page)

  • English Proficiency Test

  • Transcript from last three years of school

  • Financial Statement

  • Copy of Passport

  • Student Interview 

  • Students not applying through the Wisconsin International Academy must secure housing/host family and provide that information to Pius XI Catholic High School. ​

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How to Create a Ravenna Account (Freshman, Transfer & International Applications)

 We advise using a computer, laptop or iPad for Ravenna. Cell phones do not offer full functionality.

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  • Click the "Apply Now" button above.  You will be redirected to Ravenna where you will create an account using an email address and password.  (Note - If you are a returning family with an existing Ravenna account, you can log in using your email and existing password.  If you need to add a new student to your account, you are able to do so.)
     

  • You will be asked some simple demographic and school history questions.  When completed, you will be directed to the Ravenna Dashboard. 
     

  • From the Dashboard screen, choose the green button that says ‘Apply to a School’.  Choose Milwaukee as your region, and Pius XI Catholic High School will be one of the school options.
     

  • Once you have chosen Pius XI Catholic High School, you will choose the "Apply’" button.  
     

  • You will then complete the admissions steps (as found above)

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Questions? Contact Admissions at admissions@piusxi.org.

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