International Students
First Baptist Christian Academy Requirements
Students must have written and spoken English proficiency. A Skype conversation between a school administrator and the international student applicant will be conducted to ensure spoken English proficiency.
International students are required to live with a host family unless the parents reside in the Houston area. Students may NOT live on their own.
Upon acceptance, tuition must be paid in full or in 2 installments per year. Tuition will not be billed until the Visa has been approved.
Please note: FBCA does not help students find host families.
FBCA is a SEVP-Certified school, welcoming international students who wish to study in the United States.
Prospective international students who wish to study in the United States must be able to prove their ability to pay for their educational program, a place to stay and other applicable living expenses while in the United States.
Visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students for helpful information on DHS requirements.
Applications are accepted for international students
entering grades 9th - 11th
Students must supply the results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to FBCA
Accepted Test Versions – TOEFL Essentials or TOEFL IBT
FBCA – TOEFL Code B741
- TOEFL result from Step 2
- high school transcript (original and translation)
- report cards – 2 years (original and translation)
- immunization record (original and translation)
- passport – photo copy
- financial affidavit
- supporting documents
- host family power of attorney, and birth certificate
- Students must meet Texas Department of Health guidelines on immunizations
