INTERNATIONAL

ADMISSION

Thank you for your interest in attending Christian Unified Schools. We are excited to get to know you and help you through the application process. We begin accepting international student applications in October of each school year for all grades.

STEP 1 - GET TO KNOW US

REVIEW OUR WEBSITE

Check out our website and find out more about Christian Unified Schools! Be sure to review our International Tuition & Fees and Minimum English Requirements.

STEP 2 - apply

submit & complete your application & pay the $475 application fee

STEP 3 - virtual interview

Following review of application and qualifications, a virtual interview will be scheduled with the student and International Director. Admissions decisions are communicated within 48 hours of interview.

STEP 4 - pay international fee

Upon acceptance, pay the International Fee. The International Fee is non-refundable unless government verification of denial of visa is submitted by July 1.

STEP 5 - i-20 issued

Upon receipt of International Fee and signed Commitment to Attend, an I-20 will be issued to student.

STEP 6 - apply for and secure the f1 visa

See the Study in the States Homeland Security website for more details.

STEP 7 - once the visa has been issued:

STEP 8 - arrive in the united states

Students may arrive in the United States up to 30 days before the start of school. We recommend at least one week in advance of the first day to adjust to the time change, attend new student orientation, and arrange for school uniforms. Please refer to the academic calendar here

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Choose from two great ways to learn more about our schools:

CAMPUS TOURS are scheduled throughout the school year and summer. Observe our environment and determine if Christian Unified is the right fit for your family.

At the junior and senior high school level, SHADOW DAYS are available throughout the school year. We recommend a Shadow Day for students going into 7th–12th grade. 

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY MINIMUMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GradeTOEFL JrTOEFLiTEPDuolingo
6700NA3NA
7750NA3NA
8800503.380-85
985050-603.385-90
10NA60-703.590-95
11NA70+3.895+

research links & INformation

Web Research Links:

Grolier Online (includes Encyclopedia Americana)
User ID: christianhs
Password: patriot

EBSCO Host Research Databases – Full-text Periodical and Reference Articles Online
User ID: christianhs
Password: patriot2019!

SIRS Knowledge Source – Periodical articles online
User ID: CA3906
Password: PATRIOT

San Diego County Library Website
Enter library card number; enter last four digits or phone number for PIN or, for newer users, make your own PIN.