International Students

Greenwood Christian Academy welcomes international students to our high school. We accept diploma-seeking students (F-1) as well as one year study-abroad students (J-1).

 

International Boarding Philosophy

  • Greenwood Christian Academy has a unique feature of our boarding program. We believe that international students living with American families creates a much better educational environment and provides more social and emotional support than an impersonal boarding dorm.
  • Host families are carefully chosen by Greenwood Christian Academy after a background and reference check along with personal interviews.
  • Orientation and ongoing support is provided for both host families and international students.

Accreditation/Credentials

  • GCA is accredited by the state of Indiana.
  • GCA also belongs to the IHSAA.

School Calendar

  • The school calendar is available within the website, and a student also needs to follow the USA exchange program training and dates.

Arts

  • State-of-the-Art facility for performing and visual arts.
  • Performing arts facilities include-350-seat theater, drama productions, choir room, and a TV broadcast studio.

Graduation Requirements

  • GCA works with each international student to build a personalized graduation plan according to previous academic background and preparation.
  • GCA requires 40 semester credit hours to graduate and will work with previous classes that might transfer over into a required field.
  • The courses offered by GCA are college preparatory classes that would challenge each student within their subject matter.

Faculty

  • Greenwood Christian Academy has attracted an excellent faculty from around the country.  The staff offers an excellent educational and spiritual foundation for our students.  They offer extra help as students adapt to the new culture around them.
  • The staff at GCA are licensed teachers within the state of Indiana and have had extensive backgrounds checks.

University and College Counseling

  • GCA offers an extensive college counseling program to insure that all GCA graduates find the perfect fit for their university experience.
  • 100% of our 4 year exchange students have graduated and have been accepted into a four year college.  They have passed all state required testing, and have greatly enjoyed their experience at GCA.
  • 100% of our present students graduate with 90% attending a 4 year university and 10% attending a 2 year program. Our students are well equipped to handle the rigorous standards of college.
  • Please see our college counseling webpage for more information.

 

Tuition and Fees:         $15,500

  • Tuition and Fees include: Tuition, lunches, room and board, enrollment and orientation fees, college counseling, college application assistance, English tutoring, and international processing services.