International Students

JKCS provides an International Student program which includes ELL (English Language Learning). Our program provides spaces for a maximum of 16 International students.

Our world has become smaller through globalization. At John Knox Christian School we recognize that in this "global village" students need to develop a perspective that helps them understand this world. How do we make good decisions about work and life, what about music, movies and the things we read? At John Knox our mission is to "Equip students for service in God's world through Christ-centred education." We provide more than just an education, we teach students how to view the world from a Christian perspective.

John Knox Christian School takes it's mission seriously. We strive to become effective in cross cultural interaction, to enrich the lives of all of our students. Contact with Christian students from other cultures enables all students to see a different perspective and provides a unique culturally sensitive learning experience.

ISP Curriculum - English Language Learning (ELL)

• The International Student program of John Knox Christian School serves international students of all cultures who desire to learn English.
• Students are scheduled to receive conversational language development for a number of individualized session depending on their ability. This includes written work, grammar and vocabulary building.
• Students are integrated into the regular classroom program with the support of an Educational assistant.
• Students receive orientation and personal support at school throughout the year.

ISP Admissions Process

1. Students with a guardian representing the family: If a student will be staying with a guardian, the guardian will fill out the membership form and go through the admission procedure. The guardian will forward all other forms to the family to be filled out in English by the family. A written pastoral reference translated into English is required from the family applying to enroll a student.
2. When an agent represents a family: If the parent(s) will be accompanying the child(ren) and will be living with the child(ren), the agent will forward all forms to the parent(s) to be filled in. John Knox Christian School does not pay any agent fees.
3. The following forms and documents translated into English along with a non-refundable $1000 payment toward tuition are required:
   • Application for JKCS Community Membership - submitted by guardian or by family
   • Written pastoral reference for the family applying to enroll student
   • Enrollment forms and selected policies
   • Student Pre-Admission Questionnaire
   • International Student Program Participation Agreement
   • Birth certificate
   • Immunization record
   • Recent report card
   • Proof of Guardianship

When the above items are received, the student is accepted on the condition that the balance of the tuition for the year is paid prior to the first day of school.

ISP Tuition

• The 2010/2011 tuition rate for International/Visa student will be $15,000.
• The tuition fee includes all fees related to student activities at JKCS (including busing).
• Tuition fees do not include uniforms.
• The cheque can be made payable to "John Knox Christian School".
• All international students are required to pay a minimum deposit of $1000.00 with their application (this deposit is non-refundable)
• Tuition increases are voted on by members of the John Knox Christian School Community in June of every year up to a maximum increase of 4.9 percent for the following year.
• All tuition must be paid prior to the first day of class.

ISP Forms

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