- Print out the Document Checklist to keep track of your documents.
- Completed International Student Application with signatures
- Signed Parent-Student Participation Agreement
- Original plus officially translated copies of transcripts and/or report cards
- Signed International Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
- Completed and signed International Student Home-Stay Information and Agreement
- Copy of Passport (identification page)
- Application Fee (payable to Lynden Christian Schools)
- International Student's Spiritual Life Form
- International Student Emergency Numbers form
- Certificate of Immunization Status School policy and state law require proof of immunization. The Certificate of Immunization must be completed and signed by a medical professional and returned with all application materials.
Applicants who have been selected for admission will be provided the I-20 immigration document. This will allow the student to apply for the student Visa.
Credit Transfers
Qualifying courses presented on transcripts will be accepted for credit transfer.
The number and types of transferable course credits, as well as English and Math proficiency (determined by entrance testing), will decide the final grade level and class placement of the student at admission.
Host Families
Lynden Christian School is a family oriented school, and each student is required to live with a family. International students who are not living with their families are placed with Christian host families who are screened and approved by the school. The Program Director makes the final decision on where students are placed. Students and host families are matched as closely as possible in interest, temperaments and specific requests. However, often placement is based upon availability of families. Students will not always be placed in the exact situation they would like to be in. Sometimes students may have to live in a home where another international student lives. The best effort will be made to ensure a student gets to live in his or her own room. Students and families need to talk to the Program Director about any change in host family placement. Students do not get to make arrangements for a living situation on their own. Outside of Lynden Christian host families, students may only live with blood relatives. After the placement, the Program Director meets regularly with students and hosts to ensure the best possible experience for both. Students are encouraged to participate in as many family activities as possible and respect host parents as if they were the student's own parents.
As we are a Christian school, our students, their families, and host families must acknowledge and be willing to work within the school's Statement of Faith. Students are expected to attend church with their host family.
Host Family FAQ - Questions and Answers
Host Family Agreement Form
Host Family Application Form
The host family fee covers food (including lunches when they are made at home), lodging, and transportation to and from school.
Robb Ellis
International Program Director
Lynden Christian Schools
417 Lyncs Drive
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-3221 or
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