Admission to the International Student Program

Admission to LCS is based on review of your completed application, required supporting documents and your interview. These forms and documents will be review by the International Student Program Coordinator and the LCS Admissions Committee for a final decision.

Lima Christian has an open, rolling application procedure. Applicants are reviewed when LCS has received all of the application materials. LCS will continue to accept International Students until the program is full. International Students should recognize that applications need to be returned to LCS at least 3 months prior to the anticipated enrollment date to allow time to complete the remaining admissions steps.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

There are five steps to completing admissions to the ISP at Lima Christian School. The five steps are detailed in the chart below. Each item that is blue and underlined is a link to the form necessary in that step of the admissions process. You may want to print the chart so that you can track your admissions progress. Use the Contact Us email form if you have any questions or experience any problems with the forms. You will receive a response to your questions very soon.

Instructions for completing the forms:
  1. The first part of both the Student Application and Parent Application can be filled in on the form on your computer screen by placing your cursor in the space or clicking in the box. Please make sure that if your response is longer than what fits on the response line, you must move your cursor to the next line, then, start typing. If you do not move your cursor to the next line, your entire response will not print out.
  2. Some parts of these two forms can not be completed on the computer as they require you to write in your own handwriting. Wait to complete these sections until after you have printed the forms.
  3. When you have completed all of your form that can be completed on the computer, print the form. Complete the rest of the form by hand, sign and mail to Lima Christian School at:
    International Student Coordinator
    Lima Christian School
    1574 Rochester St.
    Lima, NY 14485 USA
  4. Other forms can not be completed on the computer. Print these and follow the directions on the form.
ISP Application Process Steps
Step Student/Family Responsibility ISP LCS
Responsibility
 Date Due
Step 1.
Application Process

Submit the following:

Student must request the following to be completed and sent directly to LCS:

 When all of these documents have been received, a personal interview will be scheduled. It is best to apply by April 30 to complete all steps in a timely manner.

After that date, LCS will continue to accept applications until the program is full.
Step 2.
Personal Interview
 Personal interview with LCS representative (may be by phone) You will receive an email to schedule an interview in person at the school, some other location, or by phone.  
 
  • A student that is accepted will receive a letter of confirmation and a Confirmation Packet with forms to complete and return.
  • Upon acceptance continue with Step 3.
  • A student that is not accepted will also receive notification.
   
Step 3
Items Due Upon Acceptance

From the Confirmation Packet send:

  • Student support statement, school rules and dress code compliance agreement form signed
  • Parent Financial Contract signed
  • Student Injury & Sickness Plan Addendum signed
  • Homestay Information Form

The following are also required upon acceptance:

  • Copy of passport
  • Registration Fee $600 (includes $100 for FMJ fee)
  • After sending these, start completing items in Step 4.
 After these items have been received, LCS will issue the I-20 Immigration Form which is required to apply for a US Visa. Submit Step 3 items as soon as possible once you are accepted.
Step 4
Other Required Documents

Student receives I-20 Immigration Form – Use to apply for a US Visa.
Send to LCS the following:

 If student is not able to obtain a visa, $200 of the registration fee will be refunded. Due by July 10
Step 5
Payments to LCS

You will receive a bill for the following:

  • Tuition, all academic and related fees, agent surcharge fee (if applies)
  • Student Injury & Sickness Insurance Plan
  • Homestay Fee
   Payment Due by July 20

See Tuition and Fees for detail of fees

Note on arrival in Lima, NY: Students must arrive in Lima by August 27, 2007. Arrange arrival at either the Rochester (NY) International Airport or the Buffalo (NY) International Airport. Both airports are easily accessible to the Lima area.
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