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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Placentia, CA

Public school

A public school district programme that enrols international students on F-1 visas in grades 9-12 at the district's comprehensive high schools. Immigration rules allow a one-year programme of study.

Your yearly costs

Includes class fees, Chromebook, textbooks and registration. Homestay, required health insurance and optional activities are extra. The district has not yet published 2027–28 tuition.

$18,500USD · per academic year

Tuition & included school fees

2026–27 full school year; includes the $500 application fee. Published costs: 2026–27.

Official cost source · checked 7 Oct 2026

These are school or college costs, not our advisory fees. A budget estimate is not an all-inclusive invoice. Confirm your course load, housing, insurance and required extras before paying.

Programmes

Length

One year of study allowed under US immigration rules

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

I-20 timing

Form I-20 issued after full tuition payment

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Cost

Non-refundable application fee

US$500, included in tuition rate

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Dates and deadlines

Spring 2027 intake

4 Jan 2027 — Spring semester 4 Jan to 27 May 2027; application link open for Spring 2027

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Good to know

Requirement: Grades

Grades 9-12 on an F-1 student visa

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Cost: Health insurance

Not included in tuition but required

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Housing: Homestay

Students live with host families arranged via partner international agencies; agency and homestay fees are in addition to tuition; no amount published

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Requirement: Application documents

Passport copy, transcript, translated immunization records, teacher/administrator recommendation, English proficiency test score, proof of funds

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

Visa limit

Maximum 12 months across all public schools; must pay full unsubsidized per capita cost before applying for visa

Source · checked 3 Oct 2026

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