International registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

Welcome to Covenant!  If you are an international student looking for strong academics, meaningful community, and a deeper understanding of American culture, CCA is the place for you. Covenant has been dedicated to providing high-quality Christian education just north of Boston for over 30 years. With our low student-to-teacher ratio, students receive the attention and time they need to achieve their academic goals. 

 

CCA offers international students:

  • An academically rigorous program designed to prepare students for college in the US
  • Close proximity to Boston, the academic hub of the Northeast
  • Homestay with caring, involved host families
  • Faculty and staff who support, challenge, and encourage international students to succeed

We have worked with students from all over the world, and have seen firsthand how a CCA education prepares them to excel in college, interact across cultures, and think critically and compassionately about their role in the world. It is our privilege to introduce you to all our school has to offer. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

The Upper School at Covenant Christian Academy welcomes a limited number of international boarding students in grades 7 – 12, from various countries around the world. Established in 1991 as a rigorous college-preparatory school guided and informed by a Christian worldview, we are characterized by high academic standards, small class sizes and a variety of co-curricular programs, all housed in a beautiful 60,000 square foot facility.

 

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What We Offer

 

CCA OFFERS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

 
A Safe, Exciting American Experience

Our campus is just north of Boston, so students get to experience living in a suburban community with the ease of access to a world-class city. By reviewing and updating our safety procedures, we ensure that our campus is a safe and fun place to learn.

 

High Academic Standards

Our Classical approach to education prepares students to enter American colleges and universities by honing critical thinking skills and giving students the tools to engage in the global conversation. Our Roundtable discussions help students present evidence in debates, and this feeds into students’ Senior Thesis projects in 12th grade. We offer AP courses alongside our standard Honors courses, and students are able to explore what they love while striving for the best academically.

 

In order to be prepared for the rigorous academics at CCA, new students are required to attend a week-long orientation before the fall semester (or a week-long orientation before the spring semester if entering in January).

 

Community and Academic Support
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio
  • A trained ESL teacher works with students to ensure success.
  • Our homestay program is a distinctive part of the CCA experience. Our Host Families are dedicated to getting to know their international student, supporting him or her in their academic and social goals, and incorporating their student into their family.
  • Monthly Activities with all international students. Examples include Boston day, movie nights, Museum of Fine Arts, beach day, Red Sox games, etc.
Community and Academic Support

Students work closely with our College Guidance Counselor to complete college applications. This partnership can begin as early as 9th grade, but officially begins with the 11th grade College Readiness Class. Read more about our college guidance program and where our students go on to college and university.

 

A Strong Co-curricular Program
  • Coda Trip: Every year, students go on a class trip to integrate what they learn in the classroom with hands-on learning. Read more here
  • Fine Arts: Band, String Ensemble, Chorale, Theater, Art, etc. Read more here
  • Athletics: Basketball, Soccer, Track, Ultimate Frisbee, etc. Read more here
  • Clubs and Leadership: Global Community, Student Activities, Robotics, etc. Read more here

Homestay

Testimonials

Admission Requirements & Procedure