Grand Rapids Christian High School has state of the art facilities with the most up to date technology.  Each student receives a MacBook Air computer to use for the school year.  A wide selection of classes are offered from a range of subjects, all of our teachers are highly qualified, and our school has an excellent track record of grades, test scores, and university entrance.

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Our international student counselor attends annual conferences on the university trends and acceptance rates for international students.  She meets with the international students regularly one-on-one to help him or her decide which university is a best fit for them, and she walks them through the application process step by step to ensure their success.  

There are many opportunities for students to talk with college representatives who visit the high school. We also provide opportunities for university visits. Students have the opportunity to take day and weekend trips to a variety of well-known universities.

English language support is provided for all international students at Grand Rapids Christian High School for no extra fees!

ENGLISH LAB

• English Lab is a course designed…to help them adjust to a new education system, culture, and to improve their academic English skills, including the ability to read and respond to academic texts. All first year international students take English Lab for one year.
• Students learn essential academic vocabulary based on word lists for the TOEFL, ACT, and SAT.
• Daily and weekly assignments, class discussions, and presentations are aimed at fostering analytical thinking and develop the English skills needed for specific projects and assignments at GRCHS.
• This course also serves as a homeroom for new international students, providing them regular contact with the staff of the International Student Program. 

SMALL CLASS SIZES

• The average class size at GRCHS is 20 students and the teachers are extremely supportive of each individual student.
• The most common feedback we hear from international students is:

SAT/ACT PREPARATION

• A series of Saturday workshops are offered by a highly experienced SAT/ACT expert.
• SAT/ACT workshops are provided regularly for international students, and students have consistently improved their test scores after attending these workshops.  International students at GRCS on average improve their SAT English score by 117 points and their ACT English score by 6 points after 2 full years at GRCS.”

It is our vision to educate the whole student, so in addition to supporting each student academically we invest in his or her social, emotional, spiritual, and character development.  

This happens through small group lunch meetings, intentional mentoring, host family care, and partnerships with local churches.  

Teachers also incorporate character development in their daily lessons.  Honesty and trustworthiness are essential qualities for a successful student at Grand Rapids Christian High School and in higher education.

During our extensive two-week orientation program new students get to know our community and feel prepared for the first day of school.  

It’s not easy being away from home so we provide many opportunities for students to get together and get involved.

We celebrate major cultural events, organize a three-day retreat for International Students in the fall, provide a Spring Break trip, and promote other school retreats and activities such as football games and school dances.  

Through getting involved in these activities the students really become a part of our community, feel at home, and build lasting relationships.