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Admission to Whittier Christian High School involves an application, recommendations from your student’s school and church, a placement test (incoming 9th graders only) and an interview. To get started on the application process, complete Step 1 first, then submit all other documents as soon as possible.

Complete the application and submit a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Submit a copy of your student’s report cards/transcripts, immunization records and birth certificate.
 (For incoming 9th graders, submit 7th and 8th grade report cards; for incoming 10th, 11th or 12th graders, submit a transcript from the previous two years of academic work.)

Deliver recommendation forms (attached here as links) to your student’s pastor, teacher, and school administrator.
 Request that the forms be returned directly to WCHS as soon as possible.

Schedule a placement test (incoming 9th graders only). When WCHS has received your application, you will receive a confirmation letter with placement test details.

Student/parent interview. When WCHS has received your application, you will receive a confirmation letter. Upon receipt of this letter, please call to schedule an interview with an administrator.

Acceptance and Enrollment

When we have received all the required documents and the interview has been completed, the Admissions Committee will make a decision on your application. Notification will be mailed to you at that time.

If accepted, you will need to officially enroll to secure your student’s spot at Whittier Christian High School. To do so, just complete and return the Enrollment Agreement Form and the required fees. Upon receipt of these forms and payment, an appointment will be made for the parent and student to attend an orientation meeting and select classes.

For more information on the admissions process, please call the admissions office at (562) 694-3803 ext. 311.

Whittier Christian High School is a diverse learning community that is pleased to welcome international students from around the world.

Complete the application and submit a $100 non-refundable application fee.

Currently we will accept two English proficiency tests, TOEFL and SLATE.TOEFL:  Submit your original TOEFL score report.  A minimum score of 28, minus the speaking section, is required to be considered for acceptance.  Contact Educational Testing Service (ETS) and make an appointment for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
ETS Contact Information:  WCHS TOEFL code: 8162

In the U.S.: 1 (800) 468-6335

Outside the U.S.: Refer to the ETS website: www.ets.org/toefl

SLATE:  iTEP SLATE can be taken at WCHS or an approved test center. An Intermediate score of 3.0 is required for admission.

To schedule an appointment to take the SLATE at WCHS, please call 562-694-3803 x311. There is a fee of $75 to take the test.

Submit the following:

Transcripts from the previous two years of academic work- must be translated into English and officially notarized.

Immunization record - must be officially translated into English and officially notarized.

Birth certificate (certificate of personal information); this document
 must show student’s name, birth date and birth place, and must be officially translated into English
.

Passport and Visa.

Documentation showing proof of Financial means of support.

I-20 Form from previous school (if applicable).

Deliver recommendation forms (attached here as links) to your student’s pastor, teacher, and school administrator.
 Request that the forms be returned directly to WCHS as soon as possible.

For students currently in the United States:Schedule a placement test (incoming 9th graders only). When WCHS has received your application, you will receive a confirmation letter with placement details. Upon receipt of this letter, please call to schedule an interview appointment with the student and guardian.

For students currently out of the country:Once we receive the necessary paperwork to start your admission file, your guardian or agent will receive a letter. Upon receipt of that letter we will need to set up a Skype interview and need you to provide us with your Skype ID. One of our administrators will conduct the Skype interview, which lasts approximately 30 minutes.

For students currently out of the country:Submit the following information for a parent or guardian:

Driver’s license, passport, or permanent resident card

Utility Bill (must show the parent or guardian's name and address)

Guardian or Homestay must live in the same residence with the student and must be at least 25 years of age.

Acceptance, Payment, and I-20 Information

When we have received all the required documents, the Admissions Committee will make a decision on your application. Notification will be mailed to you at that time.

Upon acceptance, the following steps, in the order listed below, are required in order for the student to attend classes:

Pay the enrollment fee and annual tuition in full (non-refundable)

Complete enrollment forms.

WCHS will prepare the I-20 and will give it to the parent or guardian. The student is to submit the I-20 to the Embassy and obtain an F-1 visa (student visa).

Upon arrival in the United States, the student must bring their passport and visa to the Admissions Office.