International Admissions Process

Interviews

After all application documents have been submitted, interviews are scheduled. Whenever possible, the prospective student is interviewed. It is required that the sponsoring family be interviewed before the decision to accept a student will be granted.

Final Acceptance

Following the submission of all the application requirements and the interview, the Admissions Committee makes a decision regarding the applicant, typically within 2 weeks. Upon approval, a letter of acceptance is sent.

Issuing the I-20

Upon acceptance to Valley Christian High School, and after receipt of the International Student Administration Fee, the I-20 will be issued to the student. This document is the basis for receiving an F-1 visa status from the United States Department of Homeland Security. Within two weeks of starting school, the student is expected to secure medical insurance in the U.S.

Athletic Eligibility

Valley Christian Schools is required to meet policy requirements of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the Central Coast Section (CCS). Valley Christian High School must meet all athletic eligibility requirements of the CIF and the CCS. International student applicants should request an athletic eligibility determination before a final decision to seek admission to Valley Christian Schools if school sports team participation is desired.