International Students

Friendship Christian School began is International Student Program (ISP) in 2011, and has hosted nearly 50 international students from numerous countries like China, Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil, Korea, Japan, the UAE, and the Congo.

The ISP allows qualified international students to study at FCS while allowing local students to experience diverse cultures. The program aims to promote cross-cultural learning and understanding of global missions, encouraging students to recognize God’s work worldwide.

International Students

If you’re interested in sending your international student to Friendship Christian School, see the instructions below or contact ISP Director Grace Meng and the FCS Office. For international student tuition information, see our Tuition and Fees page.

Important Information Regarding I-20s: All prospective students are required to complete the online enrollment forms and submit a $200 non-refundable application fee and a $295 non-refundable registration fee to hold a space in the entering class. If you are currently attending a school in the US and need to have your I-20 transferred, please give your school official the SEVIS code, ATL214F94549000, for Friendship Christian School in Raleigh, NC.

Host Families – Join the Adventure!

Host families provide international students with a “home away from home,” offering a wonderful opportunity to minister to and mutually learn from each other’s cultures. FCS screens, trains, and supports international students, preferably placing them with Christian host families for the academic year.

Interested in hosting an international student? Read more about the application process, responsibilities, and FAQs in our International Student Brochure.

“It honestly was one of the best things for our family and we now have a ‘bonus’ kid! Maria not only came to FCS, but she was able to hear the Gospel, accept Christ, and is now in her senior year in college. Hosting an international student will be life changing in the BEST ways possible.”
-The Huskey Family

“After some time of warming up to each other, we are so thankful we said ‘yes!’ Rebecca became our bonus daughter, our son’s sister, and her parents an extension of our family across the globe in China. She’s in college now and is still a blessing to us as part of our family!”
-The Baldwin Family