Navigating The Awty International School Admissions: A Guide for Asian American Families
Navigating a Houston school where students come from roughly 50 countries
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About the School
Awty Upper School Admissions: An Asian American Family Guide
The Awty International School does not publish a current, specific Asian American enrollment percentage, though the school reports drawing students from approximately 50 countries, alongside local Houston families. Awty describes itself as celebrating cultural, national, and linguistic diversity, and its Upper School offers a genuine choice between the International Baccalaureate (IB) track, which requires no French, and the French Baccalauréat track. Founded in 1956, Awty is a nonsectarian, coeducational school serving PK3 through Grade 12.
Fast Facts
Location
7455 Awty School Lane, Houston, TX 77055
Type
Private, co-ed, day school, nonsectarian, Grades PK3–12 (Upper School: Grades 9–12)
Enrollment
Students represent approximately 50 countries; current Asian American enrollment percentage not published
Language Requirement for IB Track
None required
Testing Required
ISEE
Community & Admissions Snapshot
Countries Represented
~50
Diploma Tracks
International Baccalaureate (IB) or French Baccalauréat (FB)
Demographic Data
Not independently verified for Asian American students specifically; confirm directly with the school
Testing Required
ISEE
Interview
Required, scheduled through Ravenna
Because Awty doesn’t publish a specific Asian American enrollment percentage, families weighing fit should ask directly during a visit.
Want a Full Picture?
For full admissions requirements and student life details that apply to every applicant, see our How to Get Into The Awty International Upper School: Best Admissions Guide.
What Families Should Ask About Community Life
Because Awty’s demographic reporting isn’t broken out by specific ethnicity, families interested in the Asian American community specifically should ask direct questions during a visit: what current student clubs or affinity spaces exist, how the school’s stated commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity shows up day to day, and what current Asian American students and families say about their experience.
Key Admissions Dates & Events
Application Portal Opens
September 1, 2026
Preliminary Application Deadline
November 20, 2026
All Application Requirements Due
January 14, 2027
Campus Tours
September 2026 – January 2027 (schedule through Ravenna)
Student Interviews
October 2026 – January 2027 (schedule through Ravenna)
Secondary School Open House
November 8, 2026 (2:00 – 4:00 pm)
On-Campus ISEE Exam
December 5, 2026
What the Awty Upper School Application Requires
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01Student Statement
Submitted via Ravenna for all Upper School applicants (Grades 9–12). Candidates complete student statements detailing their academic interests, extracurricular passions, personal background, and reasons for applying to Awty.
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02Parent/Guardian Statement
Submitted via Ravenna for all Upper School grade levels (Grades 9–12). Parents provide insight into their child’s personal development, academic trajectory, unique strengths, and alignment with Awty’s international mission through the parent/guardian statement.
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03Teacher & Administrator Recommendations
Awty requires confidential recommendation forms from the student’s current English teacher, math teacher, and a second language teacher, alongside an official reference form from a school administrator or counselor.
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04Transcript & School Records
Requested electronically via Ravenna using Awty’s official Transcript Release Form. Applicants for Grades 9–12 must submit official transcripts covering the previous two full school years along with all grade reports from the current academic year.
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05Student Interview
Scheduled via Ravenna after submitting the application. All Grade 9–12 applicants complete an interview with an Awty admissions officer, conducted either in person during a campus visit or virtually for out-of-region families.
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06ISEE Testing
Applicants entering Grades 9–12 for the International Baccalaureate track submit official ISEE results. French Baccalauréat track candidates take Awty’s internal French entrance evaluation (Test d’entrée).
Partner with Educational Consultants for Your Awty Application
Cardinal Education has worked with Asian American families across Houston, navigating Awty’s ISEE-based process and helping them ask informed questions about community fit during a visit. Our consultants also help students prepare for testing and choose the right diploma track.
For the general Awty Upper School admissions timeline and requirements that apply to every applicant, see our Upper School Admissions Consulting for The Awty International School.
“Awty gave our son a genuinely international education and a real choice between the IB and French Baccalauréat tracks. Cardinal Education helped him prepare for the ISEE and put together a strong application.”— Awty Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know French to attend Awty’s Upper School?
Does Awty require standardized testing?
Is Awty a religious school?
Is an interview required for Upper School admission?
When are application requirements due for Upper School?
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