INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Bloomington Christian welcomes students from all around the world. Over the years, students from China, Spain, Vietnam, Thailand, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Korea have become part of the Raven family.
We offer an academically challenging program that prepares students for success in universities across the globe. Students complete A-G curriculum requirements that American universities expect their applicants to have mastered.
Learn more about our quality academics.
Bloomington Christian uses an online grade reporting system called ParentsWEB so families can easily access homework, attendance, and grades. The ParentsWEB system also allows families to communicate with teachers via email and stay up-to-date on their student's progress.
Through strong academic curriculum and stimulating extracurricular activities, Bloomington Christian international students are prepared to enter the world of higher education and competitive career markets. College prep courses, resource programs, and after school enrichment help students adjust to American coursework taught in English while social activities like clubs, dances, and sports help students connect with American students.
2018 Graduates of our international program have gone on to study at: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of California, Berkeley
University of Iowa
2019 Graduates of our international program have gone on to study at:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of California, Davis
University of California, Riverside
University of Pennsylvania
Hong Kong University
In addition to academics, Bloomington Christian's international program is full of activities that allow students to experience authentic American culture. Fully integrated into traditional classes alongside American students, international students have the opportunity to participate in sports, dances, and after school activities. Students also develop camaraderie within the international student community at Bloomington Christian through field trips and regular group lunches with administration.
Previous Field Trips
Malibu Beach
Disneyland
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
Cabazon
Universal Studios
Knott's Berry Farm
Round 1 Bowling
KTV
66er's Professional Baseball Game
Los Angeles Historic Chinatown
Koreatown
Students will also participate in class field trips that are relevant to their particular subject.
Educational Travel
At Bloomington Christian, we believe a student should use his or her education to learn about the world and glorify God in all areas of life. We offer students the opportunity to go on mission trips and educational excursions to broaden their experiences and give them a better understanding of the diverse world God has created. Many of our international students have participated on these trips and gained valuable experiences,
Previous Trips:
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12 students went to Mexico to build houses.
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5 students went to Washington D.C. to tour the nation's capital.
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9 students went to China to visit Bloomington Christian sister schools.
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18 students went to England and France for a WWII tour.
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Previous trips have also included locations like New York, Philadelphia, and Sacramento.
Athletics
International students are welcome to try out for our award winning teams. Joining a sport is a great chance for international students to develop themselves physically and mentally. Athletes at Bloomington Christian are held to high standards and international students would benefit from the friendship and camaraderie that sports teams nurture.
We offer CIF football, volleyball, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, and cheerleading.
Host Families
Bloomington Christian is always looking to build a network of loving Christian homes. Our international students stay with host families to fully immerse themselves in the American experience. Our host families are compensated monthly. We also have options for short term hosting for groups that come throughout the year for 2 to 6 week visits.
If hosting is something that is interesting to you, please email Kim Smith, our international director to complete an application and schedule a home visit.
Mrs. Kim Smith
International Director
Inquiries
If you are interested in studying at Bloomington Christian School, please complete the contact information below. Please indicate if you are currently with an agency that we can work with or if you are an independent student. Our international director will be in touch to discuss your options.