BCS International Student Program Booklet

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE

“Academic excellence in
DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE
CAFETERIA
GYMNASIUM
STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
TRACK AND FIELD

Nestled in the heart of Bellevue, Bellevue Christian School is conveniently situated minutes away from the downtown area, where students often walk together after class.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the vibrant downtown Seattle metropolitan area are also only a short drive away from campus. BCS offers students the best of the Pacific Northwest, including the vast and stunning views of the Puget Sound, and the comfortable ambiance of Bellevue. You will find a wealth of options for shopping, dining, business, tech opportunities, and family activities, making it an ideal location for both academic pursuits and recreational exploration.

Average Temperatures

Spring | 57°F/ 14°C

Summer | 79°F/ 26°C

Fall | 60°F/ 15°C

Winter| 41°F/ 5°C

3-hour drive to Vancouver, Canada

THE CITY OF SEATTLE

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

BELLEVUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Puget Sound

20 minutes from Seattle 35 minutes from airport

2-hour drive to Mount

Life in Life in BELLEVUE BELLEVUE

BCS is located within walking distance of Downtown Bellevue and is a short drive from Pike Place market, Seattle, Mt. Rainier, hiking trails, and a wide variety of restuarants and cuisine- all waiting to be explored.

In addition to the vibrant city life, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Costco, Starbucks, and other world-class professional opportunities are also minutes away, offering close proximity to professional connections.

Explore the Puget Sound by ferry
Downtown Seattle
Discover the Cascade and Olympic mountains
Pike Place Market

A day in the Life of a Viking

MORNING

6:30 am 8:20 am 10:05 am

M

Wake up

Classes start

AP US History

AFTERNOON

11:35 pm

12:20 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

M M

Have lunch with friends

AP English

AP Chemistry

Baseball practice

EVENING

6:00 pm

7:30 pm 10:00 pm

Dinner with host family

Study for Conceptual Statistics

Bedtime

College Prepared

Bellevue Christian School Students have been accepted into a wide variety of exceptional colleges and universities. This list is a snapshot of where BCS students have been accepted over the last five years.

ISP Program

2 dedicated International Program advisors

1 International Program counselor

Academic monitoring and guidance

1:1 mentoring with an advisor

Home stay oversight

Monthly activities to celebrate American holidays and student heritage

College advising seminars and in-state college tour

Bible study for International parents to learn English and to build relationship

Advanced ELL class focused on TOEFL and college essay writing

CHOIR AND BAND PERFORMANCE

ART CLASS
AP US HISTORY CLASS
FIELD TRIP UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Alumni Features

International students at BCS have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the American experience, while preparing academically for college in the U.S.

Each student at Bellevue Christian School will have the chance to cultivate lasting friendships, partake in enriching outings, and receive the necessary care and support needed to thrive throughout their journey - both academically, relationally, and spiritually.

Leah Kang ‘23

Kevin Li ‘23

CHINA

Attending:

Time at BCS:

Major:

Aerospace Engineering

“As an undergraduate of Aerospace Engineering in UC Berkeley, I have found that much of my education in the S.T.E.M and humanity courses received at BCS have proven to be of the utmost value.”

KOREA

Attending: Time at BCS:

Major: University of Washington 4 Years Environmental Science

“My educational journey at BCS has truly been a transformative experience. Dedicated teachers... fostered an environment that encouraged intellectual curiosity, [and] the personalized attention I received opened opportunities for indepth academic exploration ”

Political Science (Pre-law) 8 Years

THAILAND

Attending: Time at BCS:

5 Years

Major:

“My role in the Senate, the Varsity Volleyball team, ISP, and Chamber Strings at BCS taught me the importance of servant- leadership and advocacy BCS compels me to transcend my comfort zone and become more deeply rooted in my faith”

Rachel

rachel.lee@bellevuechristian.org

Peter

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