International Students

Holland Christian High School offers a large variety of courses including English, Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Latin, Spanish, as well as numerous electives in different areas. Additionally, eleven Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment classes are offered in Art, Calculus, US History, World History, Psychology, Chemistry, Statistics, Literature, Drawing, Principles of Business, and Business Management.

It is an honor and privilege at Holland Christian Schools to partner with parents and churches to encourage the unique faith development of each student. We seek to honor the whole child in an integrated way. The teachers at Holland Christian are uniquely equipped to encourage student growth and maturity in every dimension of their being, including their faith.

In addition, Holland Christian offers more than 50 award winning co- and extra-curricular programs including band, orchestra, drama, and choir, and 78% of our student body participates in one or more of these co- or extra-curricular programs. Holland Christian has received 21 state championships in our athletics programs and seven state championships in in our theatre program.

Holland Christian High School has a one-to-one technology program so that each student has his or her own Apple laptop computer during the school year. As a result, Holland Christian has been recognized repeatedly as an Apple Distinguished Program for our innovative use of technology in education.

Holland Christian High School is designed around 21st century spaces for learning; the school recently completed a $25 million renovation to implement design that best reflects the variety of ways that students learn and function in today’s educational world.

We currently have 16 international students from four different countries and have had a formal international program in place since 2006. Over the years, we’ve developed a special program specifically for our international students. The international program includes specialized student support services, a dedicated guidance counselor to assist with the college entrance process, as well as exciting special activities through our International Club extra-curricular program.

Boarding for international students is available through host families recruited and supported by Holland Christian Schools.

Holland Christian Schools enrolls international students for credit into 9th, 10th and 11th grades. Students who attend for at least two years including their 12th grade year and meet graduation requirements will graduate with a diploma from Holland Christian Schools.

Listed below are the criteria for admission:

• At least one parent or guardian has a credible personal testimony of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• There is membership in, or regular attendance at, a church in which the Bible is sincerely believed to be the inspired word of God and is therefore the basis for all life and learning.
• There is an understanding of and agreement with the mission of Holland Christian Schools to provide children with a God-centered education in which Jesus Christ is acknowledged in every area of life.
• Each student gives evidence of a commitment to the learning process based on past records and entrance interviews.
• Each student gives evidence of or potential for emotional stability, a satisfactory behavior record, and adequate social adjustment.
• The student will live in a home stay environment provided by the school or another agreement determined with the school.
• The student must be proficient in English, as determined by the school, in order to enroll and receive credit.
• We also expect that parents agree with the Mission and Belief Statements, linked here, of the school.

A completed application must include the following completed documents, in English:

• General application linked here, and at the bottom of this page
• Student essay
• Medical Authority Release and General Release Form, given here
• Health appraisal
• Immunization records (Students are required to meet Michigan’s immunization requirements, available here.)
• iTEP SLATE-plus Score or equivalent
• Official school transcript
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Photocopy of passport

Based on the completed application, a student interview will be scheduled.

Based on the completed application and interview, enrollment opportunities will be determined by Holland Christian personnel.

Tuition payment is due to finalize enrollment. After payment is received the school will issue the I-20. Failure to pay tuition results in a forfeit of enrollment.

An I-20 will be issued for the student once the tuition payment has been received.

The student will be paired with a host family once the student is approved for enrollment.

After the I-20 is issued, the student must obtain a Visa in his or her home country.

Students must plan to arrive in Holland, Michigan one week prior to school beginning in the fall of 2022; see the school calendar here.

• Students must let their host parents know when they will be arriving.
• New students are required to attend all orientations.
• The registrar will meet with the student once they arrive to set up a class schedule.