International Student Program
OUR PROGRAM
College Prep curriculum, AP, Honors and Dual credit classes.
Supportive teachers assist students with individual help.
Caring classmates and peers who will challenge you to do your best, and help you when you need it.
We include a 2-Week Summer Camp in the fall for acclimating to Peoria Christian School’s academic rigors, building procedures, teachers, and homestay family. The camp features English intensives, STEM activites, art and more.
ESL I & II ACT/SAT Training
Up to 3 iTEP tests per year
Guided Study Hall for one-on-one assistance with our Program director and/or ESL teacher
Weekly goal setting meetings with the International Student Director
Monthly student progress reports
Monthly cultural and social outings
Transportation to and from Chicago O'Hare Airport at the beginning and end of every school year
WHO WE ARE
Located in Central Illinois, two and a half hours southwest of Chicago, Peoria Christian School is a non-denominational school celebrating it’s 75th year in existance. We provide individual student attention with big opportunities, all within a Christ-centered environment where students grow academically, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
We are a SEVIS-authorized school with an extensive background in preparing international students for the collegiate path of higher education.
IN THE NEWS
Peoria, Illinois was named the #1 place to live in Illinois by US News and World Report for 2024-2025. In addition, Peoria International Airport (PIA) recently received has been named by the Illinois Department of Transportation as Primary Airport of the Year for 2024.
Karen Hutchins- International Student Program Director
khutchins@peoriachristian.org 309.686.4500 ext. 7
Our International Student Program provides quality, caring and vetted homestay with Christian families. Our families are eager to meet your students and welcome them into their homes.
Our school offers honor classes, AP classes, dual credit courses in partnership with Illinois Central College and a Distinguished Scholar Diploma in addition to our regular diploma. All our students experience the benefit of mini-term classes and community service engagement.
The International Summer Camp is a highlight of our International Program. Students can join us for summer camp even if they are not enrolled for the school year. Students stay with host families and work on course credit, English reading and writing, science and art, team building, and study skills. There are sight seeing activities, lunches together and games. Field trips for service hours, purchasing supplies and college visits round out the weeks.
Be Involved
Students may participate in many activities including IHSA sports and school clubs. There is boys and girls basketball, soccer, track, cross country, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheerleading and scholastic bowl! Choose Key Club, Photography Club, Yearbook, Student Council, Student Outreach or Writing Club to make more friends and have new experiences.
We enjoy monthly outings together as a group and have fun growing in our knowledge of the English language, American culture, historical events and more.