Study in Jersey City, The United States

About Jersey City

Jersey City, New Jersey, is a commuter city with a dense public transport network: according to the City of Jersey City, close to 50% of residents use public transit to get to work, one of the highest rates in the United States.

For international students, Jersey City is mainly a place for secondary school and English courses rather than university study. The schools in our directory are two Catholic college-preparatory high schools and an English language programme for adults, and teaching is in English.

Studying in Jersey City

Our directory lists three schools in Jersey City:

• Saint Dominic Academy is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school for girls in grades 7 to 12, founded in 1878 and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. It is in a historic building on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, with an annex, Siena Hall, on Fairmount Avenue. Students can join in grade 7 or 8 or follow the usual high school route from grade 9. The programme includes honors and advanced placement courses and MEDQUEST, a course of study for students interested in medical and healthcare careers. The school has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 14, and it has an admissions page for international students.
• Hudson Catholic Regional High School is a co-ed Catholic college-preparatory high school.
• The Chiron Training Center - English Language Program offers English as a second language courses for adult non-native speakers.

The Hudson Catholic and Chiron websites could not be reached when we checked, so contact the schools directly for current courses and admission.

Visas and admission

For a full-time course at an accredited school, international students usually need an F student visa; according to EducationUSA, it also covers study at an English language institute. After admission, the school sends a Form I-20, which you present when applying for the visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Check with each school that it can enrol international students before you apply.

Costs for students

At Saint Dominic Academy, tuition and fees for grades 9 to 12 are $19,500 for the 2026-27 school year, plus a non-refundable $500 registration fee. The school offers a limited number of merit scholarships and need-based tuition assistance.

Getting around and daily life

Jersey City is served by PATH trains, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NJ Transit buses and NY Waterway ferries, and the city has more than 50 Citi Bike stations and an on-demand microtransit service, Via JC. Saint Dominic Academy provides bus transportation throughout Hudson, Bergen and Essex counties and from the NJ Transit terminal in Hoboken. The city's Division of Immigrant Affairs offers free help to residents with immigration forms and points to English classes run by non-profit agencies.

The climate has four seasons. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for nearby Newark airport give an average of 32.8 °F (about 0 °C) in January and 78.2 °F (about 26 °C) in July.

Frequently asked questions

Does the directory list any universities in Jersey City?

No. Our directory currently lists two Catholic high schools and an English language programme in Jersey City.

How much does Saint Dominic Academy cost?

For 2026-27, tuition and fees for grades 9 to 12 are $19,500 a year, plus a $500 registration fee.

Is Saint Dominic Academy only for girls?

Yes. It is a Catholic college-preparatory school for girls in grades 7 to 12.

Is public transport good in Jersey City?

Yes. The city has PATH trains, light rail, buses, ferries and Citi Bike, and close to 50% of residents commute by public transit, according to the city.