International Students

Christian Heritage School welcomes international students to grades 7-12 (ages 12 to 18) who desire to have a college-preparatory, Biblically-based education. We hope the following information will help you to understand our program and the requirements needed to apply, be accepted, and enroll at CHS.

Applying to Christian Heritage School

Submit the online Application for International Students and the Application Fee ($100).
Submit the required documents to the admissions office:

Copy of applicant’s passport title page

Copy of bank statement (proof of funds)

Copy of academic records for the last 3 years

Teacher recommendation

Test results from one of the following (within the past 6 months):

TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., iTEP SLATE, ELTiS, or IELTS

Enrolling at Christian Heritage School

If accepted, the student will receive an acceptance letter with enrollment instructions. In order to reserve a space, the following must be received:

Signed Enrollment Agreement
Tuition deposit ($5000 USD)
Completed SMART Tuition form
Health Record and Release Form
Copy of official immunization record, translated into English

Once the required enrollment items are received, original documents and an I-20 will be express mailed to the accepted student's family.

The balance of the tuition is due approximately 3 weeks after the I-20 is issued.

Home stay assignments will be sent to accepted and enrolled students by mid-July.

Tuition and Fees for International Student Program

International Student Program Fees include: tuition, host family fees (room & board),books, iPad lease & insurance fees (for high school students), health insurance, medical exam, annual college visit trip, daily school lunches, overnight retreat and class trip, transportation to and from the airport, and orientation.

High School - $47,000

Middle School - $44,500

If ESL/English Lab is required, there is an additional fee of $2,000.
(Must score 80 or higher on the TOEFL to opt out of ESL)

Summer Reading

New International students are not required to complete summer reading assignments unless they are entering 11th or 12th grades and taking a college-level class.

Visits from Family

We love to meet our students' parents and families! If you are planning a visit to the U.S., please let us know so that we can meet you in person. Since public transportation is limited in the Trumbull area, it is suggested that you rent a car for your visit. Below are some hotel recommendations in the area:

Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway (6 minutes from CHS)

Hampton Inn Shelton (8 minutes from CHS)

Courtyard Marriott Shelton (8 minutes from CHS)

Hyatt House Shelton (10 minutes from CHS)