International Students

• International Student Boarding Program (Grades 9-12)
• International Student Vacation Program (Grades 3-6)
• International Student 13th year Program (English Immersion)
• ESL Instruction
• UCA is authorized by the State Department to issue I-20 student visas for study in the US

Facts About Our International Students

Our students have come to UCA from 1-4 years of study. One year students come to learn English and American culture. Longer students usualy come to prepare for American Colleges and Universities. A student must attend UCA for two years and meet all required credits in order to recieve a diploma from our school.

Our international graduates have all gone on to colleges and universities of their choice. We have hosted students from Indonesia, Germany, Spain, Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, and Canada. Colleges include University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Virginia Tech., Johns Hopkins University, Suny State University of New York, University of Buffalo, University of Northern Illinois, Johnson and Whales, Gordon College, Suffolk University, Grove City College, and Eastern University.

Our students live with host families and participate in all school and community activities. We prepare them for their Toefl and J.A.T exams, as well as their college application process.

International student tuition (room and board, school meals, airport pick-up, sports fees, and book fees) total: $34,000.00. Scholarships are available for students with demonstrated need. United Christian Academy is authorized by the United States Government to issue I-20 visas to International students through SEVIS and the Department of Homeland Security.

To obtain information about our International Student Program contact us at:

United Christian Academy
65 School Street
Newport, VT USA 05855
Attn: International Student Coordinator
Phone: (802)334-3112