Our School Spirit Lasts An Eternity
"We'd like to send a special thank you to the morning GAP workers, Mrs. Stanley and Mr. Lee. This is our first year at SCA . . ."
Ulysia Castleberry
".This school has some awesome high school students. They worked diligently at Beaumont Baptist Church...cleaning, brush removal...Thanks is such a small word... I saw the hands and . . ."
Lee Watkins
"The teachers and staff of Summit Christian Academy (LSCCS when I was there) will never know how much they impacted my life. I moved . . ."
Steven Smith
Our world is connected through technology, global business, frequent travel, and collaborative education. Today’s students are tomorrow’s global citizens.jpg)
and leaders. Summit Christian Academy (SCA) wishes to extend a welcoming hand to students around the world who are interested in a world-class education, not just academically, but also through the exchange of perspectives, cultures, ideas, and friendships.
SCA is a college preparatory high school with a challenging academic program. International students are selected based on their academic record, English proficiency, maturity, character, and teacher recommendations. SCA has educated students from South Korea, China, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Norway, Russia, Uganda, Brazil, and Venezuela.
Whether your goal is to attend an American high school all four years, prepare for U.S. college or university, experience the American culture firsthand, or improve your English, Summit Christian Academy invites you to explore the possibilities of an international education that will prepare you to live and work in a global environment.
"The opportunity to have students from around the world be a part of our student body is such a rich blessing to our students, faculty, and families just as much as it is for them! As we at SCA continue our mission to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential, we are able to do so in a way that truly enhances that potential not only locally, but across the world and making lifelong connections doing it!"
Joe Hesman, Secondary Principal
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. For more information, email International Program Director Kathy Tharp.
Admissions Process International Student Tuition
Fast Facts About Summit Christian Academy
Student Support and Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions - Chinese Translation - Korean Translation
Testimonials
International Program Brochure
Have You Considered Being a Host Family to an International Student?
Host Family Brochure Host Family Application
Take a look at a year in the life of an SCA international student!
SCA Celebrates International Education Week
International Teaching Candidates Visit SCA
SCA Hosts English Immersion Camp
International Students at Lee's Summit Rotary Club
SCA International Director Selected to Tour China
SCA International Student Publishes Memoir
Learn About SCA's Annual International Festival Hosted Each February.