International Student Guidelines and Requirements
2012 - 2013 School Year
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Prince of Peace Christian School fills out the I-17 or F1 form after the $1,000.00 application fee is paid. (The application fee is non-refundable.) Student takes form to embassy.
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It is recommended that applications be submitted by February 1, for the next school year.
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Upon acceptance, tuition and annual registration fee ($1,000) must be paid in full, in one payment. 2012-2013 rates are $9,400 for Preschool; $11,000 for K-5th grades; $12,000 for 6th-8th grades; 13,000 for 9th-12th grades. Tuition is non-refundable; however, tuition insurance may be purchased.
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Tuition must be paid for a full year, even if the student leaves for a period of time and then returns to school.
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Each I-17 or F1 student, grades 6-12, must live with his/her family, family member or a host family (to be arranged by the student’s family). Students, K-5th, must live with a family member.
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Each student’s family is responsible for transportation to and from school.
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Each I-17 or F1 student must be a full-time student while enrolled at Prince of Peace Christian School.
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The student must complete an English Language Proficiency exam and have results sent to Prince of Peace. The test choices and websites to gain information are listed below:
Academic Requirements:
An International Student must complete entry level classes and may have to take two study halls and/or two or more elective classes before moving on to upper level core curriculum classes. When his/her English skills are deemed proficient for academic success, he/she can be mainstreamed into core curriculum and required courses. Once mainstreamed, the student must fulfill the requirements for graduation as set in the Student/Parent Handbook.
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An interview with the student may be required before acceptance.
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It is strongly encouraged that English is the preferred language in the family/host home.
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An outside tutor may be required if the student is not English-proficient. The tutor must be arranged by the student and family/host family.
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If the student lacks English-proficiency, he/she will audit classes until proficient (able to receive credit). Each class will be judged individually. An outside tutor may be required.
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The student can receive a “Pass” grade for up to one semester in each of the following subject areas: English, Math, Religion, Science, and Social Science.
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Homework, tests, and overall performance will be graded, even in audited classes.
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The decision to audit will come from a meeting with subject teacher and counselor, with input from student and guardian.
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Factors to be considered in audit/credit/pass-fail: current grade, ability to understand an oral lesson given by teacher (evaluated by teacher), and English proficiency in reading.
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Credits from home country can go toward graduation requirements, with transcript translated into English and containing credit/unit and grade, as long as the student takes at least six classes required for graduation while enrolled at Prince of Peace Christian School.
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High School Students must inform Prince of Peace Christian School about graduation and post-high school plans.
Application Materials and Check List:
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School enrollment application, with $1,000.00 application fee.
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Proof of guardian relationship.
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Academic Transcript for all high school classes (students in grades 9-12) or report cards and achievement test scores (students in K-8th), with certified English translations, including units or credits earned for each class and a grading scale.
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Copy of valid passport.
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English Language Proficiency test results
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Personal interview, either done in person, internet, or via the phone with the Principal
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Letter or reference from a Math and an English teacher, translated into English
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All application materials, including application fee, must be received prior to consideration.
Re-enrollment of International students should take place in January of each year for the following school year. The annual registration fee for International Students is $1,000.00, plus tuition, which must be paid in full upon re-enrollment.
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