International Student Program

Thank you for your interest in Prestonwood Christian Academy’s International Student Program.

Prestonwood Christian Academy offers a traditional college preparatory curriculum with a distinctively Christian Worldview. Located in a suburb of Dallas, PCA offers a unique experience with exceptional academics.

Prestonwood Christian Academy looks for students who are:

Representative of a variety of countries
Academically motivated and successful, with a strong proficiency of the English language
Emotionally and socially mature
Desires to be an active member of our community by being involved in clubs and activities
Respectful of world cultures and values, particularly the Christian faith

The International Student Program of Prestonwood Christian Academy provides many services to create a successful experience for students including:

Specialized Academic Support
Quarterly cross-cultural events and training
Counseling for transitional challenges
Faculty/Staff Mentoring
Designated International Staffing
I-20 processing
Host family support

Click here for PCA's tuition and fees.

Note – International Student Program fees do not include the costs of tuition, school fees, activities, clubs, organizations, athletics, uniforms or home-stay arrangements. International students are not eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program.

A student is considered an International Student if an I-20 is required for eligibility for student status, the student will require housing with an approved family during the school year and/or the student is an English Language Learner and requires additional academic support in order to be successful at PCA. Students meeting these criteria will be required to participate in our International Student Program and will be able to receive all of the benefits and extra services this program offers. Prestonwood Christian Academy hosts International Students in Grades 7 through 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades are offered by the school?

Does PCA offer Homestay or Boarding?

PCA does offer Homestay but does not offer boarding. A priority of our program is a safe and nurturing home for all our International Students. All Host Families undergo a rigorous interview process which includes a background check. PCA is committed to providing a caring home environment to help foster cultural adaptation, social and emotional support and accelerated English acquisition.

Is testing required for admission?

What countries have been represented in PCA's International Program?

How many AP and Honors classes does PCA have?

Does PCA have an ESL program?

No. We have an English Immersion Program and provide a special academic support class that is required for all first-year International Students. This class provides content-based support as well as paper editing, study skills, and school culture education. Students may graduate from this class depending upon grades, practice English Proficiency Test scores and teacher recommendations.

Is there a school lunch program?

What extra-curricular activities are offered at PCA?

Can I play sports at PCA?

International Student Program Profile

International Student Program Handbook

Winter English Classroom Immersion Program

Prestonwood Christian Academy is pleased to offer an English Language Classroom Immersion opportunity for international students lasting up to 8 weeks. It generally begins in the middle of January each year. During this immersion experience students will:

Audit their current grade level
Attend all scheduled classes
Adhere to all school rules and regulations
Participate in all classroom assignments activities
Wear the PCA uniform

No cumulative grades will be given to the students at the end of their time at PCA.

Visit the link below for more information about the program.

Please continue reading below for instructions on how to apply.

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Apply Directly

We may require additional application information and may have specific testing needs for students applying directly to our school. Please contact us at:

jhwang@prestonwoodchristian.org or isp@prestonwoodchristian.org before completing our application.

Apply Through Agency

Prestonwood Christian Academy currently partners with the approved agencies listed below for all International Students. When completing the application, please be sure to indicate Prestonwood Christian Academy as your school of choice.

Carrollton Elite Academy
Attn: Frank Li
frank@ceatx.org

Opportunity America
Attn: Kevin Herbert
kevin@oafamily.org