International Students

We welcome international applicants and we accept students from all over the world. We have had students from Barbados, Bermuda, Burundi, China, Curacao, India, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, and many other countries.

The application is the same for all students; you may either use the Purnell application or the SSAT application. There is a $100 application fee for international students. Once your application and interview are complete, the Admissions Office will notify you about the committee’s decision. 

There are four options for completing an application for Purnell School:

1.  Complete the Purnell online application. You will be prompted to create a username and password. Once you are logged in, you can follow the instructions provided.  Use the link below to go to the Purnell online application.
   Purnell Online Application 
   
   
2.  Download the PDF version of our application and follow the instructions of what is required for your application to be complete.  

   Your application can be sent through mail, fax or email.  Please use this address:
   

   Purnell School
   Attn: Admissions Office
   51 Pottersville Road
   P.O. Box 500
   Pottersville, NJ 07979

   Download Purnell School application in PDF format.

3. Use the common application provided on the SSAT or TABS website. Please use the link below.  

   Apply online with Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
   School code: 5944  

    Download The Association of Boarding Schools common application
4. Request a paper application by calling the Admissions Office at (908) 439-2154