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RCA Logo covered in different flags

International Students & Global Community

Redemption Christian Academy is home to a truly global learning community. RCA has enrolled international students from 36 countries, with more than 90% of graduates continuing on to college. Students from around the world are welcomed into a structured, family-oriented boarding environment where learning is immersive, personal, and purposeful.

International students at RCA benefit from:

  • A supportive residential community grounded in shared responsibility
  • Cultural immersion that accelerates English-language development
  • Academic pathways that may include Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level courses for qualified students
  • Individualized academic and personal support within a close-knit environment


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Cultural Learning Immersion Program (CLIP)

Support for Students with Limited English Proficiency (Low TOEFL Scores)

Since 1994, Redemption Christian Academy has supported international students with limited English proficiency (LEP) through its Cultural Learning Immersion Program (CLIP) - an intentional, immersion-based model designed to develop both academic and conversational English fluency.

Through structured daily immersion, targeted academic support, and full participation in campus life, students rapidly build the language skills necessary to succeed in the classroom and within our residential community. This integrated approach ensures measurable progress, with most students achieving functional, grade-level English proficiency within their first year.

CLIP reflects RCA's commitment to meeting students where they are and guiding them - through discipline, consistency, and community - toward confidence, independence, and long-term academic success.

International students at RCA benefit from:

  • A structured, family-centered boarding environment where responsibility and belonging are part of daily life
  • Full cultural immersion that supports rapid English-language development
  • Rigorous academic pathways, including Advanced Placement and college-level coursework for qualified students
  • Personalized academic and personal support within a close, relationship-driven community
Teachers continuously monitor language acquisition and academic progress, providing targeted ESL support as needed. Historically, students reach functional English proficiency within a short period and transition into grade-level instruction by the end of the academic year.

I-20 Forms & Student Visas

Once an international student is accepted, Redemption Christian Academy will issue a Form I-20, which is required to apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy.

After receiving the Form I-20, students are required to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and present proof of payment when applying for the F-1 visa and upon entry to the United States.

Refund Policy for International Students
  • Cancellations made prior to the student’s scheduled start date are non-refundable.
  • Withdrawals or cancellations after the program start date, or dismissal due to violation of program rules, are not eligible for refunds or credits.

Student Voices

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RCA logo half covered with international flags

"Redemption Christian Academy gave me the opportunity to earn a full college scholarship. More than academically and athletically, I am now prepared spiritually and mentally to pursue my goals."
 - Bastien, Brussels, Belgium

"Redemption Christian Academy is not just a school to me - it is my home, my family, and the place that gave purpose to my life."
 - Ondrej, Brno,Czech Republic

Studying in the United States

Families seeking official information about studying in the United States and the student visa process are encouraged to consult Study in the States, a trusted resource provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Visit Study in the States, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security resource providing trusted information for international students planning to study in the United States.

Visit Study in the States website