For years, Faith Christian School has enrolled international students worldwide. We value and appreciate the diversity and culture these students bring to our campus. FCS offers a comprehensive International Program that provides students with the support they need to be successful. Our staff and faculty seek to immerse students in American education and the surrounding culture to create a more enriching experience.
Admissions Standards
At least a “C” average
Minimum language test scores:
- ELTiS - 175
- TOEFL Jr. - 730
- Reading - 15
- Listening - 15
- Speaking - 18
- Writing - 17
- No behavior issues in the last year
2023-2024 International Student Tuition and Fees
Application Fee - $349
Tuition and Fees (9th-11th) - $8,250
Includes tuition, activity fee, curriculum fee, processing fee, class trip
Tuition and Fees (12th) - $9,500
Includes tuition, activity fee, curriculum fee, processing fee, class trip
*All trips are part of the international program and must be attended.
Application Process
*Chinese applicants, please get in touch with Mr. Allan Li at aeecdongguan@foxmail.com
1. STEP ONE: INITIAL APPLICATION
The application must be completed and paid for online at www.faithchristiansc.net (Go to the admissions tab and click “International Students”). You will be asked to enter information and set up a profile to complete your application online.
Apply Online
- Please email the agency packet with the following documents to Maggie Todd (mtodd@faithchristiansc.com) with the student’s name in the subject line.
- Translated, certified copies of transcripts
- Proof of medical insurance
- Immunization Records
- Skype ID name (for interview)
- Copy of passport
- Copy of birth certificate
- TOEFL/TOEFL Jr./ELTiS Scores
- Teacher recommendation and student questionnaire completed and signed (found on the Application website)
- Personal Reference Form (2)--One should be completed by a friend of the host family and one by a friend of the home family.
2. STEP TWO--ACADEMIC RECORDS REVIEW
The high school guidance counselor and/or school administrator will review the student’s academic records.
3. STEP THREE--INTERVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE
The high school guidance counselor and/or school administrator will arrange an interview with the prospective student in person or via Skype. After this meeting, the prospective student and his/her family will receive notification of the student’s acceptance to FCS by the registrar in writing or by phone call.
4. STEP FOUR--I-20
After the student has been accepted, FCS will provide the I-20 form needed for the student to obtain their F-1 student visa.
5. STEP FIVE--PAYMENT
After the student has been accepted to FCS, payment of all tuition and fees is required. Price may be in the form of a local check from the host family or a wire transfer from the home family. The tuition amount paid will be refunded if the student does not come to FCS. Faith Christian School will not refund the $349 registration fee or the international student processing fee.