Cretin-Derham Hall

Founded in 1871, Cretin-Derham Hall is a top high school in the Twin Cities. A winner of the esteemed National Blue Ribbon School award, Cretin-Derham hall provides students with an academically rigorous, affordable option in Minnesota.

Key Info

St. Paul, Minnesota

Accepting Grades 9-12

August/September, November, March Intakes

Language Requirement:

Not Required

Cost of Attendance

$20k-$45k

Off-Campus Boarding and Homestay

Amerigo Select School

Amerigo Signature School

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Why Study at Cretin-Derham Hall?

Affordable High School Program

Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin Derham Hall offers international high school students an affordable boarding program and a world-class education.

Strong Academic Curriculum

Cretin-Derham Hall offers students a robust academic curriculum, with 40+ STEM courses, an Accounting Mentorship program and a unique Leadership Academy.

Dual Credit Course Offerings

Cretin-Derham Hall offers students 10 dual enrollment courses with the University of Minnesota and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, giving students the chance to earn college credit in high school.

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Study in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Cretin-Derham Hall is located in the Minnesota Twin Cities, a nickname for the St. Paul/Minneapolis Metro Area. The Twin Cities are safe and peaceful, known for its diversity, friendly locals, natural beauty and thriving arts scene.The Twin Cities are home to 15 Fortune 500 Companies, including Target, General Mills, 3M and more.

St. Paul has a population of 307,193 people

Easy access to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

Close to top-ranked colleges and universities, including Carleton College (#9 - Liberal Arts College), Macalester College (#27 - Liberal Arts College), St. Olaf College (#51 - Liberal Arts College) and the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (#53)