Schools Cate School
Cate School
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Available Grades
Type:
Co-Ed
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| Boarding | 9 10 11 |
| Day | 9 10 11 |
Deadlines
Fall 2026
Upcoming Deadline
Boarding
Day
Application Requirements
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| Candidate Profile |
Required
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| Application Fee |
Domestic: $85
International: $125
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| Gateway Fee Waiver |
Accepted,
contact school
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| Testing Information |
For the 2025-2026 admission cycle (2026-2027 applicants), Cate School is requiring standardized admission test scores for 9th and 10th grade applicants (SSAT or ISEE). For 11th grade applicants we will require the PSAT.
All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English. in addition to the SSAT, we are requiring all international applicants to take the TOEFL. We require a minimum TOEFL score of 110, an IELTS score of 7.5, and a Duolingo score of 140. |
| Part 2 | |
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| Required Forms |
Mad Libs, Essays, and Parent Statement
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| Optional Forms | N/A |
| Part 3 | |
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| Required Forms |
Current Academic Year Grades
Previous Grades
Current Principal/Counselor Recommendation
Current English Teacher Recommendation
Current Mathematics Teacher Recommendation
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| Optional Forms |
Special Interest Recommendation
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| Additional Information |
Cate School requires an official grade report from the current school year, complete through at least the first semester. This grade report should also include the student’s previous school year final grade report.
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Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013
School Type
Co-Ed
Phone
805-684-4127 x 217
Fax
805-684-2279