International Students
Welcome to our International Student Program, where we foster a diverse and enriching educational environment. Our commitment to provide an excellent education goes far beyond academics, preparing students to build a broad global perspective.
Each year, Vacaville Christian Schools welcomes international students from around the world. Our school has had applicants from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Germany, Ukraine, and South Korea. Our program offers a comphrensive curriculum that includes 19 advanced placement (AP) courses, that ensures exemplary preparation for future university life. We emphasize a well rounded experience, featuring robust offerings in athletics, the arts, math, science, and technology.
Our application period opens each year on January 1, and closes on May 31. All applications will be reviewed and we will select candidates for consideration from the pool of applicants. We will schedule an interview with students under consideration via WeChat, phone, or Zoom. Upon admittance to VCS, students will be issued a letter of acceptance, an I-20 and students will be required to pay a non-refundable $275 registration fee. A $5000 tuition deposit will be due by June 1. The balance of a student’s tuition is due, in total, by July 1. Students must confirm with the International Program Director, Maylene.Ripley@go-vcs.com, that they have received an F-1 student visa before we can finalize admission.
Vacaville Christian Schools encourages students from a variety of countries, in grades seven through ten, who intend to graduate from VCS, to apply for admissions. Students from other grades may apply, however priority is given to applicants in grades seven through ten. We do not accept applications for twelfth grade.
Join us to embark on a transformative journey that cultivates not only knowledge but also builds lifelong friendships and cultural understanding. Let us help to prepare you for success in an interconnected world.
International Student Five Pillar Program
Vacaville Christian’s international program is solidly based on five pillars.
International Orientation: All new incoming international students are required to complete a mandatory international orientation, on our campus, prior to the start of school in August. This orientation is designed to enhance the student’s language skills in the classroom, expand his or her knowledge of world and American history, and expose the student to American culture. Our yearly tuition covers the cost of attending International Orientation. It does not cover the cost of home stay or travel expenses.
Summer Immersion: Our Summer Immersion Institute is crafted to significantly enhance a student’s written and spoken English while boosting their language proficiency scores (TOEFL Junior, Duolingo, IELTS, ITEP Slate etc…. Through a dynamic blend of carefully selected reading materials, vocabulary building exercises, tech-integrated learning, writing projects, and listening practice, students develop their language skills both in and out of the classroom.
Our program introduces you to the uniquely interactive, western style teaching that moves beyond rote memorization, engaging students in meaningful, hands-on learning. Plus, you’ll gain a practical understanding of Western culture teaching with commonly spoken English (colloquial English). We’ll explore idioms, formal and informal speech and commonly used SAT words. Come and learn! Come and grow! Come and develop friendships with other students from around the world.
Summer Camp: Discover a Summer of Adventure and Learning
Our summer camp is a unique blend of academic enrichment and unforgettable fun designed especially for students ages 8–12. Explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities—from outdoor adventures and creative arts to water games and sports.
What’s in Store for You?
- STEAM-Focused Learning: Dive into hands-on projects and experiments that ignite curiosity and creativity.
- Outdoor Adventures: Experience nature through hikes, treasure hunts, and exploration activities that build confidence and teamwork.
- Creative Arts & Crafts: Unleash your imagination with a variety of art projects and craft sessions.
- Water Games & Sports: Beat the heat with water games, team sports, and exciting challenges that keep you active and engaged.
- Culinary Arts: Explore your inner chef with fun cooking classes and tasty creations.
- Carnival Day: Enjoy a festive day of games, rides, and surprises—a true celebration of summer fun.
- Beach Trips: Soak up the sun, build sandcastles, and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze.
- The Glow Room: Enter a magical space of lights and music for a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience.
Customize Your Experience
With options to attend anywhere from one to nine weeks, you have the freedom to tailor your summer camp adventure to fit your schedule and interests. Whether you’re looking to make lifelong friends, experience new cultures, or dive deep into STEAM activities, our camp has something special just for you.
Ready for an Unforgettable Summer?
Explore our full range of activities and learn more about the camp schedule, accommodations, and registration details in our 2025 Brochure.
Join us for a summer where every day is a new adventure and every moment is a chance to learn, grow, and have fu
Preparing for and applying to college can be complicated. At Vacaville Christian, high school and college counseling begins as early as eighth grade. We assist students with designing high school schedules that qualify them for application to all of the top schools in the US. They are administered college board tests in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Students also receive training in college essay.
Students who study at VCS not only have a better understanding and command of the English language, they are also exposed to American style teaching, which tends to be more participatory than schools in many other countries. Students who do well on placement or standardized achievement tests may still struggle because of the fast pace of the classroom. Our focus is on preparing international students for the level of classroom interaction that will be required on the college level.
While academic performance is extremely important, many things learned by international students happen outside of the classroom. Relationships built with other students, host families, sports team members, and people in the community are important contributors to each student’s future success in university. We want students to succeed in and out of the classroom.
Colleges and universities are interested in every aspect of a student when making an admissions determination. They explore grades, the student’s course of study throughout high school, his or her extracurricular activities, and who he or she is as a person. Universities look for men and women of strong character who develop themselves as leaders and concerned citizens on their way to college. Vacaville Christian offers many opportunities for students to develop in these areas through clubs, student government, ambassador programs, sports, community activities, the arts, etc. Once again, we are here to encourage the student to develop and grow in every area of his or her life.
International Admissions Criteria
Applicants should have the following:
- A high degree of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- A preference is given to students with a TOEFL Junior minimum score of 750 or higher, a minimum TOEFL score of 70, ITEP Slate score of 4.4 or higher, IELTS score of 6.5+ or Duolingo above 90
- Representatives of a variety of countries
- Open to studying and participating in a Christian environment
- A willingness to immerse themselves in the community and culture at VCS
- A desire to live and positively interact with an American host family. Students are also welcome to live locally with a biological parent(s).
Required Documents
To initiate the admissions process, applicants must submit the following documents to the Vacaville Christian Schools Director of Admissions:
- International students enrollment application
- Educators recommendation form completed by a current teacher
- Official academic transcripts
- A copy of the student’s current passport
- A non-refundable application fee of $275