International Students – Cornerstone Christian School

Welcome, International Students!

Cornerstone Christian School views the CCS International Program as highly valuable and mutually beneficial both to the visiting student as well as the native student. Young people need experiences in their lives that enhance classroom learning and that help them to develop an awareness of their role as not only world citizens but citizens in the Kingdom of God. The direct exchange of experience between international and native students allows students to become acquainted with another country, its heritage, and its values.

Those interested in furthering their education at Cornerstone Christian School, please contact:

Mrs. Shalone McCarthy
International Coordinator
(951)-674-9381, ext. 2074
smccarthy@ccs-w.org

Applying to CCS as an International Student

Applying to our school as an international student is easy. We are here to assist you with your application, and we will do our best to make it a pleasant experience for you. We look forward to meeting each new student.

Please remember that all documents submitted must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation and should be clearly legible. All documents must be submitted to the attention of the International Coordinator.

International Testimonials

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SHU (CARLO) HAO

Country: China

“I like the fact that Cornerstone offers tutors to help us when a subject is hard.”

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MYSEONG (FRANK) KIM

Country: South Korea

“What I like about Cornerstone is how easy it is to make friends here. We have the nicest teachers. They really help the international students keep up with the American students.”

Step 1: Apply

Submit the New international Student Enrollment Application 2024-2025 or Intl Re-enrollment Student Application 2024-2025 along with your $450 non-refundable Application Fee to the CCS registrar.

Step 2: Submit Score

Submit the original TOEFL score report. International students applying to CCS are required to submit scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). These test scores will help our admission counselor place you in the right ESL I or ESL II course, which all international students are required to take.

Contact Educational Testing Service (ETS) and make an appointment for the TOEFL.

ETS Contact Information:

In the U.S.: 1-800-468-6335

Outside the U.S.: Refer to the ETS website

ETS website: www.ets.org/toefl

ESL Level	TOELF-Internet	TOELF-Computer	TOELF-Paper
ESL I	58	170	500
ESL II	68	186	500

Step 3: Submit Documents

Step 3:

While steps one and two are in progress, you will need to gather and submit the following documents:

Transcripts from the previous 2 years of academic work. All forms must be officially translated into English.
Parental Acknowledgement
Student Profile (grades 4-12 only)
Academic Reference
Personal Reference
Record of Grades or Marks
Immunization Record (Including TDAP Test)
Passport, Visa and I-94 (Departure Record)
Proof of Insurance
I-20 Form from previous school (if applicable)

Download these Documents Below in the International Supplemental Document Packet

Step 4: Deliver Forms

Deliver the Student Recommendations forms to your student’s Pastor, Teacher, and School Administrator

Request that the forms be returned directly to CCS as soon as possible.

For students currently in the United States:

Schedule a placement test.

When CCS has received your application, you will receive a confirmation letter with placement test details.

Step 6:

Student/Parent Interview

When CCS has received your application, you will receive a confirmation letter. Upon receipt of this letter, please call to schedule an interview appointment.

For students currently out of the country:

Step 5:

Contact Mrs. McCarthy to set up enrollment.

Step 6:

Parent or Guardian Information:

Guardian Requirements:

-must live in the same residence with the student

-must be at least 25 years of age

Driver’s License, Passport, or permanent resident card

Utility Bill (must show the parent of guardian’s name and address)

Acceptance, Payment and I-20 Information

When we have received all the required documents, the Admissions Committee will make a decision on your application. Notification will be emailed to you at that time.

Upon acceptance, the following steps, in the order listed below, are required in order for the student to attend classes:

– Pay the enrollment fee and annual tuition in full (non-refundable)

– Complete enrollment forms

– CCS will prepare the I-20 and will give it to the parent or guardian. The student is to submit the I-20 to the Embassy and obtain an F-1 visa (student visa).

– Upon arrival in the United States, the student must bring their passport, visa and I-94 to the International Student Advisor’s Office.

For more information, please feel free to call the admissions office at (951-674-9381 Ext. 2077).