NDA appreciates you investigating our school for your daughter. We currently have/or have had students enrolled from Belgium, China, France, Korea, Thailand, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Guatemala and Spain. We are confident that after reviewing all that we have to offer you will see NDA is the choice for her!
Applications Welcome
NDA is currently welcoming international student applications for grades 8 - 12. To complete an application, please email Ms. Angela Joseph, Director of International Students at ajoseph@nda.org, (419) 475-9359 ext. 1253, or Fax Number (419) 724-2640 A face to face virtual interview is required of all applicants.
Enrollment Deadlines
First Day of School: August 16, 2023
First Day of Second Semester: January 09, 2024
Last Day of School (Grades 7-11): May 24, 2024
Graduation: May 21, 2024
Do you accept senior students and allow them to graduate? Graduation diplomas may be obtained as long as NDA and the State of Ohio graduation requirements are met. Transcripts must be translated to English and sent to the Director of International Students at ajoseph@nda.org for individual assessment.
Are uniforms required? Yes, associated uniform costs range from $200-$300 hundred dollars and gently worn uniforms are available upon request.
NDA accepts students from all agencies. If you are not presently represented. NDA currently partners with FLAG / ASSE to ensure that students have health insurance and helps coordinate travel, visa and I-20, and an advocate for the student.
NDA does not have an ESL instructor or class. Any extra ESL tutoring outside of school would require an extra cost at the student's expense.
NDA has an on-campus Director to assist international students daily. Your daughter will meet weekly one-on-one when she arrives to ensure she transitions well with her host family and school. She will be part of a support group for international students to learn and share experiences about studying abroad. Teachers work with the Director and students to assess how to best support her to learn and grow as a person, and in academics. There is a volunteer Sister of Notre Dame who helps with homework and projects. NDA has school counselors, a college counselor, and a career counselor who serve all students. NDA offers many other options for academic support to all students.
We are well-known and have a strong reputation among colleges and universities as a rigorous college preparatory academy. Our students perform well in higher education and in most cases are over-prepared based on our past graduate feedback. This allows former students to advance in college coursework and be eligible, and chosen, for special programs. internships, and awards.
Notre Dame Academy's international students have been accepted to prestigiously selective collages and universities such as: Pratt University, Parsons, The New School: NYC, The Savannah College of Art and Design, NYU, Northeastern University, Boston University, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Davis, University of California-Irvine, University of Chicago, Case Western University, Villanova University, Penn State University, The Ohio State University, University of Washington, Seattle University, University of British Columbia, University of Minnesota, University of Miami (Florida), and Loyola University-Chicago.
Notre Dame Academy has the MOST ways to achieve college credit in Northwest Ohio. Click here for more information on college credit opportunities.
NDA is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma World School in Northwest Ohio and is recognized nationally and internationally by colleges and universities. NDA offers the IB Diploma or an IB Certificate of Coursework. Click here for more information on NDA’s IB program and at the Higher Level, Standard Level, Diploma, and individual courses offered in the following areas: Biology, Business Management, English, French, History, Latin, Math AA, Math AI, Music, Physics, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
International Baccalaureate Diploma
The IB Diploma Program is a two-year, college-level curriculum. Students will take six core college level courses, Theory of Knowledge course, research and write an Extended Essay (4,000 words), and create a Creativity, Action, Service project.
International Baccalaureate Certificate
The IB Certificate Program is taken as a two year college level curriculum for juniors and seniors who want to take IB only in particular subjects. NDA students who do not select IB Diploma often take a mix of college credit courses.
Year-long college level classes that conclude with a test taken in the spring.
Dual Enrollment Courses taught on campus by NDA teachers approved by Lourdes University.
The members of the Class of 2023:
Our student body of over 600 girls from grades 7 - 12 are from a wide range of economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We currently have/or have had students enrolled from Belgium, China, France, Korea, Thailand, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Guatemala, and Spain.
Block/Student Centered Schedule
NDA offers a block schedule that is modeled after American colleges and universities making transition to higher education easier. The classes are longer allowing faculty to go deeper into coursework with output interruption, more time to do homework and time to meet one on one with faculty.
Service Trips
During a week-long summer trip, NDA students can nationally and internationally travel to serve the needs of those in poverty. This relational ministry immerses them in another country's language and culture. Every December since 1989, NDA juniors and seniors have traveled to Harlan, Kentucky, to provide 400 residents with thousands of presents, dinner, and a visit from Santa.
Clubs & Activities
All students are encouraged to participate in at least one club or activity. NDA clubs and activities include:
African-American, American Sign Language, Current Events, Film Studies, French, Latin, Math, Spanish, Knitting for Charity, Pep, Faith in Action Team, Student Council, Fall Musical, Spring Play, Rowing, and many more.
Athletics
Our athletic programs build athletes who are actively recruited for collegiate play. Every year multiple NDA athletes commit to playing sports for colleges and universities in the United States as well as globally. F-1/J-1 students are eligible to play sports. Students must arrive early enough before the season starts to try out for sports. (Cross Country, Crew and Track do not have tryouts) NDA has freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels. Learn more about NDA Athletics!
Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, educates in the tradition, vision, and principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame. We empower students to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, and socially responsible servant leaders.
In the spirit of the Gospel, we foster globally minded women of vision who are bold, brilliant, beautiful, and blessed.
One of the Midwest’s best kept secrets, Toledo, Ohio, is located on the western tip of Lake Erie and is centrally located between Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. Toledo’s zoo was voted best in the U.S. and the Toledo Museum of Art is ranked in the top 20 in the nation. Thanks to its Metroparks and bike trails, Toledo has been ranked the top city in the northern U.S. for access to the outdoors. This city is known for its glass production and its art scene. You can get lost in the Renaissance and modern art displays at the Toledo Museum of Art. Explore the Glass Pavilion where you can discover a beautiful glass sculpture garden or watch the work being made. World-famous Jeep vehicles are created and manufactured in Toledo. Detroit is only 45 minutes away, home of R&B music and automakers such as GM and Ford. It has an international airport connecting to major cities around the world.
For current international tuition rates, please contact Ms. Angie Joseph, NDA Director of International Students (cost includes registration/ composite fee, lunch, Toledo Diocesan fee for International Students, IPAD). Additional items may include: (new uniform/shoes: $350 USD, AP courses: $95 USD each, IB courses: $119.00 USD each)
Notre Dame Academy Contact Information:
3535 W. Sylvania Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43623
United States
Phone Number: (419) 475-9359
Fax Number: (419) 724-2640
Primary Contact: Ms. Angela Joseph, Director of International Students
Email: ajoseph@nda.org
Phone Number: (419) 475-9359 ext 1253
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