Overview

The Fairfax Christian School welcomes international students from across the globe. We accepted our first international student in 1963. In the 1970s, we added our Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program. In the 1980s, we began taking students into our homestay boarding program. The Fairfax Christian School is the premiere school for international students studying in the Washington, D.C., area. We accept students from Washington–based embassies and consulates, IMF, World Bank, international organizations, and businesses with employees in the Washington, D.C., area, and F–1 visa students.

Our international students are fully integrated into our student body. English language classes (ESL) are taught by our faculty during the school day, and all international students attend some classes without local students.

In 2018, the Fairfax Christian School moved to a new larger campus located in Dulles, Virginia, which provides students with exceptional facilities in a tranquil environment. Just a five-minute drive from Washington-Dulles International Airport and a thirty-five minute drive from downtown Washington, D.C., the Fairfax Christian School is nestled in the safe Washington suburbs of northern Virginia.

Fast Facts About Fairfax Christian:

• Rolling admissions for international students
• Intensive English Institute program with over 23 daily classes (No TOEFL score needed)
• International F–1 transfer students currently enrolled in other US schools accepted
• 12th grade and Year 13 students accepted
• Short term stays available
• Students from 30 different counties
• 80% of students are local students from the United States
• 100% of students are accepted at four-year universities
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Why Choose The Fairfax Christian School

• Over 58 years of experience working with international students and preparing them for top universities
• University–prep Intensive English Institute (IEI) program includes multiple levels of Reading with Phonics, Grammar & Writing, Speech & Debate, United States and World History, Science, United States Culture, Foundations in Western Civilization and TOEFL Prep
• Exceptional athletic, music, theater and art programs
• 18 miles west of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. It is also a center for technology, international business, art, and tourism. Near Washington-Dulles International Airport
• Northern Virginia is the wealthiest region in the United States. Students live in affluent homes with access to beautiful parks, top museums, superb restaurants, and luxury shopping

Fairfax Christian School Curriculum

At the Fairfax Christian School, students receive an intensive, comprehensive curriculum that ensures students read, write, and speak at a university level. All curriculum at the Fairfax Christian School is selected to best prepare students to attend top universities.

The Fairfax Christian School offers an Intensive English Institute (IEI) program using a university–prep curriculum for students who are not yet literate in English. IEI offers a vast array of English classes, through TOEFL Prep, which allows each student to have a customized program that ensures students master all necessary skills. Once students complete or place out of the IEI classes, they take honors and Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment classes with our American students.

Additional classes for international students include an Introduction to American Science, Introduction to American History, Introduction to Christianity, American Culture (including etiquette), and American Economic Freedom.

Student Housing

International students live with our American families with access to top amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, museums, sporting events, theaters, parks, and historic landmarks. Each family is carefully selected and matched to each student based on their interests. Many families also have their own children in the Fairfax Christian School. There is a strong network of support, so students won't feel alone.

On weekends, students stay with their host families. They can get together with friends or explore the Washington, D.C., area. There is always something fun to do in Washington!

Extra Activities

International students have a range of after school and extracurricular activities to choose from including music, drama, competitive sports and clubs. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

Academic Success is available to our international students. This after school academic program, allows students to meet with teachers to get additional academic help or to work ahead.

International students take comprehensive placement tests when they arrive at the Fairfax Christian School. Then they are placed in the appropriate classes for their IEI courses in reading, writing, grammar, phonics, and speech.

Mathematics placement tests are also given. Students take their mathematics classes with our American students. These classes include basic arithmetic, Pre–Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics (Pre–Calculus, Functions, Analytical Geometry), AP Calculus BC, and Linear Algebra.

Fairfax Christian School’s international students receive a foundation that makes them well prepared to enter and compete in America’s top universities.