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International PROGRAM

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Contra Costa Christian Schools (CCCS) welcomes students from around the world to its beautiful 8-acre campus in Walnut Creek, California. We have hosted students from China, Nigeria, Germany, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Brazil, and Colombia. We are registered with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and are authorized to issue I-20s to international students so that they may acquire an F-1 Visa. In addition to the regular application for admission, international students must conduct an online interview with our Principal and/or International Student Coordinator. 

​​Contra Costa Christian Schools partners with
StudentRoomStay Concierge and Twinn Palms to provide to provide an excellent homestay experience. StudentRoomStay Concierge recruits, trains, and provides oversight to CCCS homestay hosts. StudentRoomStay Concierge hosts provide accommodations, transportation, and meals. Hosts also provide guidance, friendship, and assistance during the student’s time at CCCS. 

international applicants should see the How to Apply tab Above


​​APPLY NOW​

If you are a Chinese applicant, please see the About tab for contact information. All other applicants can follow the steps below.

Step 1: Complete Online Application

You can access our online application by clicking "Apply Now" above and choosing the International application. The registration fee is due when the application is submitted.

Step 2: ACADEMIC HISTORY

Please include the last two years of grade reports, translated into English.

Step 3: The Student Statement

The student should submit a 1-page typed document that describes the student,  his/her interests, and why he/she wants to attend CCCS. The student statement will assist the Admissions Committee in making a decision that matches the student’s aptitudes and skills with our curriculum. ​

Step 4: Immunization Records

We must have a copy of the student’s immunization record translated into English.

Step 5: Submit ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES

We prefer students have the following minimum scores:
TOEFL: 60    TOEFL Jr.: 700    iTEP: 3.0    SLEP: 60

Step 6: Admissions Interview

Once Contra Costa Christian Schools has received all above mentioned documents, you will be contacted to participate in an online interview. Admission interviews generally take about 20 minutes and are an informal, get-to-know-you time in which we will also look for English proficiency. This process will take place with a remote interview.

Step 7: Contra Costa Christian Schools Issues I-20 and Financial Contract

Once all paperwork and interviews are complete, the school will issue a letter of acceptance and I-20 form if the student is accepted into our program.

Once an F-1 visa is obtained, we will send you the financial contract.
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If you have additional questions, contact the Admissions Office.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Statement of Faith
    • Core Values
    • 21st Century Learning
    • Outcomes
    • Facilities
    • Work at CCCS
  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Admissions Timeline
    • Request Information/ Schedule a Tour
    • International
    • Assistance, Scholarships & Discounts
    • Continuous Enrollment
    • Referral Program
    • Tuition
  • Academics
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Elementary (K-5)
    • Preschool
  • Performing Arts
  • Athletics
    • Middle School
    • High School
  • Students & Parents
    • School Calendar
    • Tuition Payments
    • RenWeb/Family Portal Login
    • After School Care
    • Buy Uniforms & Gear
    • Forms
    • Student Handbooks
    • Service Hours
    • Choicelunch
    • LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
    • Cougar Pulse
    • Summer Camp
    • CCCS Parent Group
    • Volunteers
  • Donate
    • Case For Support
    • Reasons & Ways to Give
    • Imagination to Reality
    • DONATE TODAY
  • Alumni
  • Contact
  • Transcript Requests
  • 2026 Auction & Crab Feed