ADMISSIONS
Admissions
Few decisions have a greater impact on your child as that of school choice. It is during their school days that life-long friendships will be made, spiritual formation will take place, and values will be instilled. As a private school in Brandon, Florida, Grace Christian School is here to partner with you in making those days the very best that they can be. GCS exists today because parents like you found it important to educate their children in a safe, secure, college-preparatory environment that instills values, helps develop character, and cultivates wisdom manifested through academic excellence.
Our families made an eternal investment in their children by choosing Christian education. At all grade levels, the curriculum and classroom instruction is focused on maximizing individual student achievement and developing strength of character. Your child will benefit from state-of-the-art technology-enhanced learning, an outstanding athletic facility, modern classrooms and labs, and comprehensive sports, fine arts, and service programs.
We hope you find the information on this website helpful. We'd love the opportunity to welcome you to our campus and answer any questions you may have about Grace Christian School.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!
International Students
- Grace Christian School welcomes international applicants of all ages into our dynamic educational environment. Our community prides itself on its welcoming nature and its commitment to helping students and families from all backgrounds transition smoothly to Grace Christian School. Some of our international students reside with their families, while others live with a host family. There are two admissions options for International students. VISITING STUDENTS are applicants seeking to spend one year or less at GCS. FULL-TIME STUDENTS enroll for at least two years with the goal of earning a GCS diploma. Admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage international families to contact us with questions. Students applying for grades 9-12 should provide: 3 years of academic transcripts, both in original language and with official notarized English translations TOEFL scores, for proof of English proficiency High school applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient proficiency in English to be successful in our college-preparatory curriculum. In lieu of a personal visit, the school may request a video conference with the student prior to making an admissions decision. F-1 Visa/I-20 Form In most cases, international students will need an I-20 form in order to obtain an F-1 visa to enter the United States. Grace Christian School is authorized by the United States Department of Homeland Security to issue an I-20 form after a student has been accepted for enrollment. International students must pay tuition fees in two equal payments (Aug 1 and January 1).