​TCS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

Timberlake Christian Schools offers two options to International students. >>>

• LANGUAGE PROGRAM
• HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

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PROGRAM

This is a 20 week program designed for those international students who need additional English support to prepare them for a U.S. high school. International students that complete the 20 week program and meet the eligibility requirements are given priority for space in Timberlake Christian Schools’ high school program.

COURSE STUDY

• English
  
• Grammar
  
• English Literature
  
• Conversational English
  
• Math
  
• American History Overview
  
• Christian Culture & the Bible
  
• Creative Arts
  
• Bible

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Prospective international students must have a minimum TOEFL test score of 50 (ITEP/SLATE of 3.0) to apply for the Language Program.

APPLICATION CONTACT

Please contact Carolina Alley at calley@tcs4u.org for further information about our Language Program

TUITION & FEES

>> Full list of Tuition and Fees for the Language Program

CONTACT

Please contact Business Administrator, Carrie Banegas, cbanegas@tcs4u.org with questions about tuition, fees and payment schedules.

PROGRAM

This program is run in conjunction with and integrated into our Christian school environment. International students will participate in classes, athletics, field trips, chapel, Bible classes, etc. with the U.S. students as part of the larger Timberlake Christian School student body. ​

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

International students are required to have the following minimum scores to apply for the High School program:

GRADE	TOEFL	ITEP/SLATE
9th	55	3.5
10th	60	4.0
11th	65	4.5
12th	65	4.5

* 12th grade students are only considered if they are transferring from an American institution and have American high school transcripts

APPLICATION CONTACT

Please contact Carolina Alley at calley@tcs4u.org for more information about our High School Program.

​TUITION & FEES

>> Full list of Tuition and Fees for the International High School Program.

CONTACT

Please contact Business Administrator, Carrie Benagas, cbanegas@tcs4u.org with questions about tuition, fees and payment schedules.

OUR TCS GRADUATES
GET ACCEPTED TO MANY MAJOR USA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Timberlake Christian School has a track record of preparing students for the academic and professional challenges of college and university. TCS's approach to academic excellence trains each student effectively for success in their chosen fields of interest. TCS graduates have been accepted at the following higher learning institutions:

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Timberlake Christian Schools has a six-step process ​for all NEW international students:

STEP ​ONE

Complete the Online Application. 

Along with completion of the Online Application, there is a non-refundable $200 fee for processing new student applications for enrollment.

STEP ​TWO

Submit the required documents translated into English by uploading them to online application.

• Passport
• TOEFL | iTEP scores
• 250 word essay written by the student describing why they would like to attend Timberlake Christian Schools
• Official school transcripts for the last three years to include:  academic scores/grades, attendance records, and any discipline records
• 2 letters of reference from current teachers - 
• Affidavit (certified bank statement) showing sufficient funds
• Note:  documents uploaded in JPEG or PNG format will not be accepted.

STEP ​THREE

Your application documents are reviewed.

STEP ​FOUR

Complete Skype Interview (K-12 students)

You will be contacted by TCS to secure a date and time for the interview. Final decision for acceptance is made following receipt of the application, required documents, and the interview.

STEP FIVE

After the previous steps are completed, the school office will send parents an acceptance email and a link to complete Online Enrollment. Complete Online Enrollment, which includes paying the non-refundable $800 enrollment fee. 

STEP ​SIX

​The business office will contact you when they process your online enrollment forms to make payment arrangements.

I-20 is issued within 24 business hours of receipt of enrollment documents.

Please Note:  Complete Immunization records and proof of international health insurance must be provided upon arrival.  A complete physical exam will be arranged by TCS prior to the start of school. 

FULL ACCREDITATION

TCS is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (AdvancED).