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, including the $545 non-refundable application fee (for 2023/2024).  Agency representation is required unless the student will be living with an immediate relative while in the US.  New agencies that have not previously worked with Grace Brethren, please complete this form prior to submitting applications on behalf of students.
2. Upload all supporting documents in the online application. If you have additional document you would like to submit, you may email them to Carissa Wilburn at cwilburn@gracebrethren.com
3. Admissions office contacts you to schedule a Skype interview
4. Skype interview with an administrator
5. Receive a decision from admissions office (Early applications will receive a decision in mid-February; standard applications will typically receive a decision within 2-4 business days after the interview is complete)
6. Complete online enrollment, including a $825 non-refundable enrollment fee (for 2023/2024)
7. Receive I-20

Supporting Documents Needed

1. English Test Results (See the "Additional Information & Requirements section for a full list of accepted tests and minimum scores)
2. Officially translated transcripts
3. Immunization record translated by doctor’s office
4. Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport

*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.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

• We currently have 340 students on our Junior/Senior High campus, grades 7-12
• We currently have 10 international students hailing from China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Germany.
• We offer a rigorous, college prep program, including 15 AP classes and honors options.
• 98% of our seniors attend college or university upon graduating.
• 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.
• We provide I-20s for our international students.
• Grace does not offer ESL classes.
• College Acceptance List

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants are required to apply through an agency unless they will be living with an immediate relative while in the US.  New agencies that have not previously worked with Grace Brethren, please complete this form prior to submitting applications on behalf of students.
• 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. English test score 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
  • Duolingo:  95 or higher
  • TOEFL JR: 800 or higher
  • iTEP SLATE (preferred test): 3.5 or higher
  • SSAT – 85%
• 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 elementary (K-6) applicants only if they plan to live with an immediate relative while in the US. Elementary international students are not permitted to live with a host family.
• We will consider applicants entering for the spring semester if there are openings.
• We will accept applicants until enrollment is full. We do not have an application deadline. Applications open in November 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 Zoom interview. An I-20 is issued after the applicant is accepted and has enrolled.

annual Fees are non-refundable

2023/2024 Tuition (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024)

• International Students - 1st through 6th - $16,424
• International Students - 7th and 8th Grade - $20,529
• International Students - 9th through 12th Grade - $23,850

Grace Brethren School is a Christian college preparatory school located in Simi Valley, CA. Grace Brethren is certified to accept F-1 Visa students in grades Kindergarten through 12th. We seek to partner with international agencies for recruitment and placement services of qualified applicants to our school. New agencies who have not previously enrolled a student at Grace Brethren are required to complete a brief application, linked below. Once your application is received, our Head of School will contact you via phone for a brief, get-to-know-you conversation. The application must be received, reviewed, and accepted by Grace Brethren before the agency can begin submitting student applications.

Please note that Grace Brethren operates in partnership with multiple international agencies. This application is not a contract and acceptance on the part of Grace Brethren does not constitute an exclusive arrangement with the agency, nor does it guarantee acceptance of any students who apply through the agency. Grace Brethren does not pay commissions for the recruitment of students.

New International Agency Application