Elementary/Middle School International ESL Program

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Eligibility Requirements:
To apply for enrollment at Western Christian School’s international ESL program, you must meet the following minimum requirements.

• A student must be school age, 9- 14 years of age
• Your academic grade point average (GPA) must be 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the school year programs and 2.0 or above for the summer and winter programs.
• Students need to demonstrate qualities that are essential to intercultural adjustment such as flexibility, open-mindedness, curiosity, tolerance for personal error, and a sense of humor.
• An ability to adapt to an unfamiliar environment is necessary.

Contact us:
Greg Letherer, Western Christian Schools Elementary/Middle School International Director
gletherer@westernchristian.org or jlentner@westernchristian.org
3105 Padua Ave.
Claremont, CA  91711
909 624-8291     fax- 909 624-0651

The Global Challenge
In today’s global economy, the international emphasis is the interconnected world. The best way to succeed in the fast pace of change is to get an international education. As a student at Western Christian School, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and insights that will make you competitive in your choices for your student’s academic future.

Every day, you will have many opportunities to learn about the American culture in Southern California. Multiple experiences abound in the application of the English language through art, music, literature, religion, science, business and politics. Most important, you will be able to learn about your own abilities and potential.

If meeting exciting challenges in a new country and learning the fine points of the American culture is appealing to you, then it is time for you to attend Western Christian School in Claremont, California, less than 40 miles east of Los Angeles.

A Legacy of Excellence
Established in 1920, Western Christian School is a private, non-denominational school. WCS provides an excellent education for students living in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California, and students from all around the world. With a total enrollment of less than 400 students, we are able to keep our teacher to student ratio low.

Western Christian School has the reputation of being a safe, balanced, inclusive school that values quality education for every student. Our international students have the opportunity to participate in many activities that will dramatically enhance their English, as well as occasions for making special friendships. Students are encouraged to be active in competitive team sports for boys and girls, participate in electives in the areas of drama, music, community service, or serve in student government.

Fluency in the English language, knowledge of the American culture, increased maturity, enhanced opportunities for the future, and lifelong friendships are just some of the benefits of attending our Western Christian School international ESL program.

Western Christian Schools Elementary/ Middle School Program serves students from ages 9 to 14.  Students attend classes throughout the day in their appropriate grade level.  Students will attend an ESL class each day, which will further their English development.