International Students - Greater Atlanta Christian School
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International Students - Greater Atlanta Christian School
International Students
Greater Atlanta Christian School is a faith-infused academic community ranked at the top of the state for academics, arts, and athletics.
We welcome international students to inquire and apply for admission in 8th-12th grades. For students in grades 9-12 who require housing, we offer a homestay experience with an American host family.
The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each child grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Therefore, we provide a distinctively Christian Worldview in an academically rich, well-rounded, and supportive environment.
Please note: A student is considered an international student if an I-20 is required for residency. Students are expected to be proficient in English.
Application Steps
Step 1:
Register and create a profile for each of your students in
Ravenna
. Sign up for admissions events, including Open Houses. One application per student. If a student requires an I-20, you must complete the international student application.
Step 2:
Complete the GAC application form in
Ravenna
which includes a non-refundable $90 application fee.
Step 3:
Request records from current school using the Transcript Request form available in
Ravenna
. GAC requires 3 years of records including grades, discipline and standardized testing. Please print, complete and give it to your child’s current school. Transcripts must be translated to English and converted to Carnegie units if students have received high school credit.
Step 4:
Request teacher references electronically through
Ravenna
.
GAC requires references from a principal or counselor and two academic teachers, at least one of which must be an English or Math teacher.
Step 5:
Schedule testing. GAC requires SSAT, SAT, PSAT, or ISEE test scores
AND
an English Proficiency Test such as TOEFL or Duolingo (TOEFL preferred).
The journey of studying abroad is more than just academics. Our Homestay program is designed to provide international students in grades 9-12 with a warm, welcoming environment that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. To learn more about the Homestay program, please contact GAC's International Program Coordinator,
Dr. Oksana Gomas
General International Enrollment Fees
Homestay International Enrollment Fees
New Student Application Fee
Due at the time of application
$90
New Student Enrollment Deposit
Due upon contract acceptance
100% of deposit goes toward tuition
$5,000
International Program Fee
Includes:
I-20 initial processing and ongoing management
Specialized courses to help students acclimate culturally, linguistically, academically
Ongoing Support and service of International Student Coordinator
Academic and College Counselor
Quarterly events specifically designed and provided to our international students
Uniforms, co-curricular fees, extra trips, cell phone service, calls, personal spending money, Spartan Store account, and personal belongings are not included in tuition. Rates may vary and are subject to a 3-5% annual increase.
$6,000
Tuition Cost
Includes MacBook, textbooks, daily meals, yearbook, and school picture.
$33,230
Total Cost
$39,230
New Student Enrollment Deposit
May be part of overall agency contract. 100% of the fee goes towards tuition and residential services.
$10,000
School Tuition, Fees & Residential Services
Due 4 weeks before student arrival.
Includes:
Macbook, textbooks, yearbook, and school picture
Daily meals at school and home
Homestay placement with GAC-approved family
Transportation to and from school and activities
I-20 initial processing and ongoing management
Ongoing Support and service of International Student Coordinator
Academic and College Counselor
Initial enrollment in co-curricular activities
Average cost of uniforms, Spartan Store account, class trips
Quarterly events specifically designed and provided to our international students
Extra trips, cell phone service, calls, personal spending money, personal belongings, first year orientation, and agency fees are not included in these rates. Rates may vary and are subject to a 5-10% annual increase.
$81,895*
College Acceptances
Demographics
The University of Alabama
Bard College
Belmont University
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston University
California College of the Arts
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Riverside
University of California-San Diego
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Connecticut
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
University of Denver
DePaul University
Drexel University
Emerson College
Emory University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Furman University
George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia State University
University of Georgia
High Point University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indiana University-Bloomington
University of Iowa. Lipscomb University
University of Maryland-College Park
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Miami
Michigan State University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Northeastern University
Oberlin College
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pepperdine University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pomona College
Pratt Institute-Main
Purdue University-Main Campus
Queen's University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Rochester
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Savannah College of Art & Design - SCAD
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Seattle University
University of Southern California
Southern Methodist University
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
The New School (Parsons School of Design)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Toronto
Tulane University of Louisiana
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Our international students have previously come from the following countries:
Denmark
China
Vietnam
Thailand
South Korea
Japan
Costa Rica
Nigeria
United Kingdom
Russia
Ukraine
Mexico
Argentina
Bolivia
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
Chile
I-20 Issuance
Due to the importance of completing the entire student admission package, I-20s will not be issued until ALL of the application paperwork is complete and student has been accepted to the school. This includes the following:
All required paperwork has been submitted. (i.e. passport, guardianship, immunization)
A live interview has been completed.
Enrollment paperwork complete and deposit has been received.
An approved residential placement has been arranged and US address confirmed.
Apply
Why Atlanta?
Convenient access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.
Moderate climate with four very distinct seasons.
Gwinnett County, a suburb of Atlanta where GAC is located, is the most ethnically diverse county in the Southeastern United States.
Expansive outdoor recreation offerings including The Atlanta Beltline, Stone Mountain Park, Piedmont Park, the Chattahoochee River, plus many trails and greenways for hiking and biking.
21st century city with vast research and STEM opportunities.
Home to innovative organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, CDC, The Coca-Cola Company, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mailchimp, Pinewood Studios (Avengers filming location), and more.
Contact
Dr. Oksana Gomas
Program Coordinator, Principal Designated School Official
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International Students
Greater Atlanta Christian School is a faith-infused academic community ranked at the top of the state for academics, arts, and athletics.
We welcome international students to inquire and apply for admission in 8th-12th grades. For students in grades 9-12 who require housing, we offer a homestay experience with an American host family.
The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each child grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Therefore, we provide a distinctively Christian Worldview in an academically rich, well-rounded, and supportive environment.
Please note: A student is considered an international student if an I-20 is required for residency. Students are expected to be proficient in English.
Application Steps
Step 1:
Register and create a profile for each of your students in
Ravenna
. Sign up for admissions events, including Open Houses. One application per student. If a student requires an I-20, you must complete the international student application.
Step 2:
Complete the GAC application form in
Ravenna
which includes a non-refundable $90 application fee.
Step 3:
Request records from current school using the Transcript Request form available in
Ravenna
. GAC requires 3 years of records including grades, discipline and standardized testing. Please print, complete and give it to your child’s current school. Transcripts must be translated to English and converted to Carnegie units if students have received high school credit.
Step 4:
Request teacher references electronically through
Ravenna
.
GAC requires references from a principal or counselor and two academic teachers, at least one of which must be an English or Math teacher.
Step 5:
Schedule testing. GAC requires SSAT, SAT, PSAT, or ISEE test scores
AND
an English Proficiency Test such as TOEFL or Duolingo (TOEFL preferred).
The journey of studying abroad is more than just academics. Our Homestay program is designed to provide international students in grades 9-12 with a warm, welcoming environment that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. To learn more about the Homestay program, please contact GAC's International Program Coordinator,
Dr. Oksana Gomas
General International Enrollment Fees
Homestay International Enrollment Fees
New Student Application Fee
Due at the time of application
$90
New Student Enrollment Deposit
Due upon contract acceptance
100% of deposit goes toward tuition
$5,000
International Program Fee
Includes:
I-20 initial processing and ongoing management
Specialized courses to help students acclimate culturally, linguistically, academically
Ongoing Support and service of International Student Coordinator
Academic and College Counselor
Quarterly events specifically designed and provided to our international students
Uniforms, co-curricular fees, extra trips, cell phone service, calls, personal spending money, Spartan Store account, and personal belongings are not included in tuition. Rates may vary and are subject to a 3-5% annual increase.
$6,000
Tuition Cost
Includes MacBook, textbooks, daily meals, yearbook, and school picture.
$33,230
Total Cost
$39,230
New Student Enrollment Deposit
May be part of overall agency contract. 100% of the fee goes towards tuition and residential services.
$10,000
School Tuition, Fees & Residential Services
Due 4 weeks before student arrival.
Includes:
Macbook, textbooks, yearbook, and school picture
Daily meals at school and home
Homestay placement with GAC-approved family
Transportation to and from school and activities
I-20 initial processing and ongoing management
Ongoing Support and service of International Student Coordinator
Academic and College Counselor
Initial enrollment in co-curricular activities
Average cost of uniforms, Spartan Store account, class trips
Quarterly events specifically designed and provided to our international students
Extra trips, cell phone service, calls, personal spending money, personal belongings, first year orientation, and agency fees are not included in these rates. Rates may vary and are subject to a 5-10% annual increase.
$81,895*
College Acceptances
Demographics
The University of Alabama
Bard College
Belmont University
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston University
California College of the Arts
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Riverside
University of California-San Diego
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Connecticut
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
University of Denver
DePaul University
Drexel University
Emerson College
Emory University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Furman University
George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia State University
University of Georgia
High Point University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indiana University-Bloomington
University of Iowa. Lipscomb University
University of Maryland-College Park
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Miami
Michigan State University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Northeastern University
Oberlin College
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pepperdine University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pomona College
Pratt Institute-Main
Purdue University-Main Campus
Queen's University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Rochester
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Savannah College of Art & Design - SCAD
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Seattle University
University of Southern California
Southern Methodist University
Stetson University
Stony Brook University
Syracuse University
The New School (Parsons School of Design)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Toronto
Tulane University of Louisiana
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Our international students have previously come from the following countries:
Denmark
China
Vietnam
Thailand
South Korea
Japan
Costa Rica
Nigeria
United Kingdom
Russia
Ukraine
Mexico
Argentina
Bolivia
Puerto Rico
US Virgin Islands
Chile
I-20 Issuance
Due to the importance of completing the entire student admission package, I-20s will not be issued until ALL of the application paperwork is complete and student has been accepted to the school. This includes the following:
All required paperwork has been submitted. (i.e. passport, guardianship, immunization)
A live interview has been completed.
Enrollment paperwork complete and deposit has been received.
An approved residential placement has been arranged and US address confirmed.
Apply
Why Atlanta?
Convenient access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.
Moderate climate with four very distinct seasons.
Gwinnett County, a suburb of Atlanta where GAC is located, is the most ethnically diverse county in the Southeastern United States.
Expansive outdoor recreation offerings including The Atlanta Beltline, Stone Mountain Park, Piedmont Park, the Chattahoochee River, plus many trails and greenways for hiking and biking.
21st century city with vast research and STEM opportunities.
Home to innovative organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, CDC, The Coca-Cola Company, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mailchimp, Pinewood Studios (Avengers filming location), and more.
Contact
Dr. Oksana Gomas
Program Coordinator, Principal Designated School Official
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