Bishop Montgomery High School is a private boarding school for teenagers aged 14–18 (grades 9–12). International students can choose to live in a residence or with a host family.
Tuition Costs (2026–2027, International Students)
With residence accommodation — $87,800 USD; with host family accommodation — $66,100 USD. For more detailed pricing, please contact our managers.
About the School
Bishop Montgomery High School was founded in 1957 in Torrance, California, just a mile from the Pacific coast. The school is named after George Thomas Montgomery, the first American bishop of Monterey–Los Angeles, and today it enrols around 860 students, of whom approximately 25–67 are international students from various countries. The 24-acre campus features modern laboratories and unique equipment: an Anatomage virtual anatomy table, which exists in only 40 US schools. The school's motto is "Justice, Truth, and Honor."
The school offers Honors and Advanced Placement courses, the AP Capstone programme, and new Academic Pathways starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. The multinational community receives support from faculty, counsellors, and upperclassmen. The extracurricular programme has existed for over 40 years and is constantly evolving: sports, creative arts, science clubs, and volunteering. Academic results are consistently high — the school regularly ranks in California rankings and holds WCEA and WASC accreditations. Graduates go on to leading universities in the US and around the world.
Accommodation, Meals, and Pricing
International students can choose a residence or a host family. The residence offers double rooms with personal beds, wardrobes, and desks, shared bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. On site there is a fitness centre, tennis courts, a basketball court, self-study rooms, and a clubhouse. Meals include breakfast, dinner, and lunches on weekends and holidays. A shuttle bus runs to the school. In host families, the student receives a private bedroom with a workspace, access to common areas, and balanced meals. All families undergo regular checks by the school.
Admission
To be admitted, applicants must take an English language test, provide references, and attend an interview. The minimum GPA is 2.0. The school assists with visa processing and transfers from Los Angeles airports.