F-1 Visa Program
International Students
Welcome! We are privileged to partner with families committed to Christian education and academic excellence — in a nurturing environment focused on spiritual growth.
First Step
Contact Our School Administrator
Interested international students should first read this page and then contact Dr. Joshua Boyd, School Administrator. Parents seeking consideration for children younger than 7th grade must receive special permission.
About the I-20 Program
Upon acceptance, FBCS will issue an I-20 form, which allows the student to apply for a visa from their home country. A limited number of international students are accepted each year.
Accepted students are required to take ESL classes during the school day, become part of their host family, and attend the family's church services and activities throughout the week.
There is often a Skype or phone interview with the student and the Head of School prior to acceptance.
Eligibility Questions
Before applying, please confirm your family meets these criteria:
- Does your family regularly attend a Protestant Bible-believing church?
- Do you agree with our FBCS Statement of Faith?
- Do you agree with the Mission Statement and Purpose, and are you willing to support its policies and guidelines?
- Does your child have a good academic and disciplinary record?
Ready to Begin?
Start Here with Our Enrollment Link
Application Fee for international students is $100. Begin your enrollment through Gradelink:
2026-27 Financial Schedule
International Applicants seeking I-20 status directly from our school. Please contact the School Administrator at (763) 417-8240 with any questions.
NEW International Students
RETURNING International Students
Additional Fees
Application Fee (NEW students)
Non-refundable, non-transferable
Registration Fee
Yearly fee per student — reserves enrollment position. Not refundable.
Building & Grounds Maintenance Fee
Yearly fee per family
Daily Hot Lunch Program
Per year
Sports Fees
Per JH / High School sport per season
Returning students pay a $50 commitment fee per student by the end of the re-enrollment period in February, and the remaining balance per student by June 15.
Required Documents
All documents must be completed in English.
Includes student's testimony and references
Actual course names must be listed (e.g. Algebra 1, not just 'Math')
Signature indicates agreement with handbook standards
Copy of Passport
Showing F-1 stamp if student is transferring
Required to participate in sports
Health Insurance Card
Athletes must provide proof of insurance before participating
Tell us your primary spoken language
Host Families
Student acceptance is contingent upon finding Christian host families in our area. FBCS parents who desire to become a host family are encouraged to contact our School Administrator.
International students must abide by our standards of conduct and dress as described in our Student Handbook.
Helpful Resources
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
Fourth Baptist Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. FBCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.