Global Student Program

Thank you for your interest in Prestonwood Christian Academy’s Global 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 Global 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 – Global 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 Global 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 Home Stay or Boarding?

PCA does offer Home Stay 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 Global 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?

Global Student Program Profile

Global Student Program Handbook

Homestay

What is a Homestay?

When a high school student from another country comes to Prestonwood Christian Academy to study, many of them need a place to live. PCA desires for our students to stay in a safe, loving Christian home with a host family. When yoiu become a Host Family for an International Student at PCA, you provide not only a caring environment but also the opportunity to experience and demonstrate God's love as never before!

Welcoming a student from another culture is an experience that everyone in the family will benefit from. It is an opportunity to learn more about the world and the chance to understand another culture and life experiences. As a Host Family, you can experience the pleasure of offering Biblical hospitality as. you share God's love through everyday life.

Frequently Asked Questions about Homestays

What is the time commitment?

As a full-time Host Family, the time frame for hosting an International Student is one academic year or 10 months.

PCA's Global Student Program is also in need of respite Host Families who will be an emergency backup for fill in if a Host Family has another commitment or emergency. This time commitment could be from one night to a month.

What are the expectations?

Provide a caring and safe environment for an International Student while they are in the US to get a strong education. This means a bedroom in your home and a bathroom (shared or private). Daily meals should also be provided. The student is expected to clean up after themselves and do their own laundry. You may need to help your International Student as they navigate American customs and culture.

Invite your International Student to become a special member of your family and encourage them to participate in your family life and activities. Sometimes the students may need advice or help with homework. Host Parents are encouraged to offer these, if able.

What about transportation?

Host families are expected to provide transportation to and from school every day and to reasonable school and social activities. We do not allow our students to use Uber or other ride sharing companies.

What about the student's expenses?

Host families receive a stipend from the Homestay Agency to cover most living expenses for the student. Any special requests (makeup, social activities with friends, etc.) are the student's responsibility.

Blessings of being a Host Family

Bring Christ to the world without leaving home
Expand your family's worldview
Expose your family to other cultures
A special connection with families around the world
Cultivate life-long friendships

How do I learn more or apply to be a host family?

Contact Joy Hwang at jhwang@prestonwoodchristian.org

Winter English Classroom Immersion Program

Prestonwood Christian Academy may require additional application information and may have specific testing needs for students applying directly to our school. Please contact our Global Student Program at isp@prestonwoodchristian.org before completing our application.

All International Students who are not living with their immediate family must work with one of our approved homestay partners. Opportunity America is one of our partners that secures a safe, loving homestay experience for International Students NOT using a full-service partner.

Prestonwood Christian Academy currently partners with these approved agencies 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

Other prospective International Students are encouraged to contact isp@prestonwoodchristian.org for assistance.