International Students

APPLYING TO GRACE – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We are pleased that you are exploring Grace Brethren Schools for your student’s education. International applicants follow the admissions process below:

1. Submit the online application. Agency representation is required
2. Email all supporting documents to Amy Henderson at ahenderson@gracebrethren.com
3. Admissions office contacts you to schedule a Skype interview
4. Skype interview with an administrator
5. Receive decision from admissions office (typically within 2-4 days)
6. Complete online enrollment
7. Receive I-20

Supporting Documents Needed

 

1. English Test Results
2. Officially translated transcripts
3. Immunization record translated by doctor’s office
4. Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport
5. Two Reference Letters

 

*Grace Brethren Schools does not coordinate housing or provide health insurance for students. Agencies are required to coordinate housing and submit proof of health insurance upon arrival.
 

2019/2020 School Year Application Fee: $1000 non-refundable
2020/2021 School Year Application Fee:  $495 non-refundable - *REDUCED FOR 20/21*

 

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

• We currently have 420 students on campus, grades 7-12
• Our number of international students is 49
• We have students from China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Tonga, and Australia
• We offer a rigorous, college prep program, including 15 AP classes and honors options
• 97% of our seniors attend college or university upon graduating
• We offer ESL English class to new international students
• All students are required to take Bible courses and attend weekly chapels
• Teachers offer free, limited tutoring after school in all subjects
• We limit the number of international students to approximately 10-12% of our total student population
• Fees/Costs that are not included in tuition are textbooks, uniform shirts, sports fees, and field trip fees
• We provide I-20s for our international students
• English test scores guidelines are as follows:

• SLEP: We do not accept SLEP scores
• ELTis: 225 or higher
• IELTS: 7 or higher on the academic module
• TOEFL: The paper based TOEFL (PBT) - 550 or higher. Internet based TOEFL
• (iBT) – 80 or higher
• TOEFL JR: 800 or higher
• iTEP SLATE (preferred test): 3.5 or higher
• SSAT – 85%
• College Acceptance List

ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS

• Applicants are required to apply through an agency
• Requirements for admission include a 3.0 GPA and strong English skills
• Documents for admissions can be scanned or faxed. Originals are not needed
• We require an English proficiency test for admissions
• We accept applications for grades 7-11 for students attending in the US for the first time. We will consider senior transfers if they are currently studying in the US.
• We will consider applicants entering for spring semester, if there are openings.
• We will accept applicants until enrollment is full. We do not have an application deadline. Applications open in October for the following year
• We anticipate being at full capacity every year. Early applications are encouraged
• Once the application and supporting documents are received, we will conduct a Skype interview. An I-20 is issued after applicant is accepted

• 2019/2020 School Year Application Fee: $1000 non-refundable
• 2020/2021 School Year Application Fee:  $495 non-refundable - *REDUCED FOR 20/21*

2019-2020 Tuition

• International Students - 1st through 6th - $13,626
• International Students - 7th and 8th Grade - $17,181
• International Students - 9th through 12th Grade - $19,524