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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

We love welcoming new international families into our school community! City of Life Christian Academy is a SEVP Certified School and is approved to enroll students with an F-1 visa. Our Admissions Department is committed to making your family’s experience individualized, relaxed and personal. Take time to carefully review the steps listed below to aid you through the International Admissions process.

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Step 1

Complete our online Inquiry Form to let us know of your interest, or contact our Admissions Office so we can answer your specific questions and help you to learn more about City of Life Christian Academy. We encourage international families to explore our website and social media pages to see our programs and educational opportunities in action. And, if you are in town, you are welcome schedule a tour to visit our beautiful campus. 

Step 2

Complete the International Admissions Application. By completing the application form and submitting the non-refundable $150 application fee*, you will be assigned an admissions checklist outlining supporting documents to submit in consideration for admission. After we receive your application, your child will be added to our candidate pool for the grade in which they have applied.

Step 3

Submit the following international admission requirements: 

  • Kindergarten $9,282
    This includes the following:
  • 1st Grade $9,247
    This includes the following:
  • 2nd Grade $9,247
    This includes the following:
  • 3rd Grade $9,247
    This includes the following:
  • 4th Grade $8,573
    This includes the following:
  • 5th Grade $8,608
    This includes the following:
  • 6th Grade. $8,878
    This includes the following:
  • 7th Grade. $8,878
    This includes the following:
  • 8th Grade $8,918
    This includes the following:
  • 9th Grade $9,016
    This includes the following:
  • 10th Grade $9,016
    This includes the following:
  • 11th Grade $9,016
    This includes the following:
  • 12th Grade $9,116
    This includes the following:
Step 4

Our Admissions Office will review all submitted materials and will contact you to schedule a Student & Family Interview with a School Administrator (virtual appointments available). This interview is required and part of the admissions process. Once a decision is made, we will send you an email correspondence regarding your admissions status and next steps. 

INTERNATIONAL TUITION & FEES

Below are the 2025 - 2026 estimated annual expenses for all international students.

Supporting bank documentation must total the amount listed below.

Application ..................................................... $ 150

Tuition & Fees ................................................ $ 13,000*

Enrollment/Registration Fees ....................... $ 500

Curriculum Fee ............................................... $ 450

Student Life Fees:

       -  Extracurricular Fees...............................$ 1,000

       -  Field Trip Fee.........................................$ 100

       -  Technology Fee.....................................$ 100

       -  School Lunch*........................................$ 1,000

       -  Uniforms**..............................................$ 500

Total Estimated Expenses - $16,800

*Tuition & fees are subject to change at any time.

**Some fees are optional.

Additional fees may be assessed for extracurricular activities and mandatory school sponsored events.

Financial Assistance

City of Life Christian Academy offers limited options for financial assistance to qualifying international students. Students with an F-1 visa are not eligible for federal aid, but may be available for some state scholarships.

For more information, please visit our Financial Assistance webpage.

HOUSING INFORMATION

City of Life Christian Academy does not offer boarding. International students are required

to reside with a parent legally living in the Central Florida community.

If you are interested in hosting international students, please contact us at info@colca.education

Please contact our admissions office with any questions, admissions@colca.education.
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