Admissions

International Program

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Welcome and thank you for considering Concord’s International Program to make your study abroad dreams a reality! Our program’s mission is to provide a highly integrated study abroad experience where students can develop their whole person. Our program recognizes that studying abroad can bring great rewards and also great challenges. We help students overcome these challenges by improving the integration process. We do this by offering intentional student support, English language assistance, and cultural learning.

As an International Student at Concord, you can expect:
  • Dedicated International Student Staff
  • ESL Classes & Support
  • Personalized College & Career Planning
  • Sightseeing Trips
  • International Fest
I look forward to walking alongside you and your family as you embark on this adventure.

Mackenzie Snider
Director of International Programs

Application Process

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International Program at a Glance

  • 100

    Long-Term Students Welcomed Since 2014

  • 13

    Countries Represented

  • 2014

    International Program Founded

  • 75

    Host Families
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Homestay Program

Host families provide meals, transportation, and support. Their main role is to provide a welcoming home where a student can feel comfortable during their time at Concord. Host families agree to hosting because they want to get to know the student and share their life with them. Our International Program staff makes regular contact with the student and the host family to ensure the student is safe, happy, and well cared for.

We recruit host families through our school and church community. Host families complete an application, background check, and reference check before being approved to host.

Once a student is accepted, they create a short video introducing themselves that we share with potential host families.

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  • Own Bedroom/Bathroom

    Students will have their own bedroom and a private/ shared bathroom.

  • Connecting with Host Families

    Students and host families are connected 3-4 weeks before arrival.

  • Location / Travel to School

    Families live an average of 20 minutes away from campus, but no more than 45 minutes away.

  • About Our Host Families

    Host families come in all shapes and sizes. Some are retired with no children living at home, some have high school aged children, and others have young children.

Student Testimonials

  • Celia from Spain

    "CCS made the best year of my life. I have loved to spend my year here! Everybody here shows you love in so many different ways. I have loved the games and went to every one of them; you can feel the spirit that only America has in their schools! I have made tons of friends here and loved my host family. They have taught me new things and new values that I will always carry with me. I created a lot of memories that I am never going to forget. I will miss CCS tons! It has been a pleasure to be part of this second home called Tennessee."

  • Dat from Vietnam

    "I studied at CCS until graduation and my experience was wonderful. I've learned so much. I played a lot of sports like tennis, basketball, football, and soccer. I made a lot of friends too; they are so friendly and funny. The teachers and coaches are very kind and fun. They always respect you. My host family was the best. They took care of me like their own kid. I love it here!"

  • Sky from China

    "Concord is a place that has a lot of opportunities! We have a lot of diversity at Concord. If you play sports or want to be in a club - or even start your own club, like I am doing - Concord offers that. If you go to a really big school you might not have the opportunity to do these things because there are too many people. If you really want to experience American life in High School then Concord is the perfect place for you."
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