International Admissions
Welcome to St. Paul’s Lutheran School
We are honored that you are considering St. Paul’s Lutheran School from your corner of the world. Whether your family is exploring a full-time educational experience or a short-term academic opportunity, we look forward to getting to know you and walking alongside you throughout the admissions process.
At St. Paul’s, international students are welcomed as members of our school family. They learn alongside their classmates and participate in chapel, athletics, fine arts, leadership opportunities, and school traditions while growing academically, spiritually, and socially in a Christ-centered environment.
From your first inquiry through your student’s arrival on campus, our Admissions Team is committed to helping your family feel informed, supported, and welcomed.
Why St. Paul's?
For more than 118 years, St. Paul's has partnered with families to provide an academically excellent, Christ-centered education where students are known, valued, and encouraged to discover their God-given purpose.
Our international students become an important part of the Panther family through meaningful relationships, daily English immersion, and opportunities to participate fully in school life.
Students benefit from:
- Christ-centered education
- Small class sizes and personalized instruction
- Daily English language immersion
- Strong academic preparation
- Athletics, Fine Arts, Band, Choir, and leadership opportunities
- Safe, welcoming campus in Orange County
- Caring teachers who know every student by name
International Student Opportunities
Full-Time Enrollment (F-1 Students)
St. Paul's Lutheran School is certified through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and is authorized to enroll F-1 international students in grades TK–8.
Our Admissions Office will assist your family throughout the admissions process, including Form I-20 issuance, enrollment requirements, and guidance before your student's arrival.
*Be sure to select the I-20 International Student Application*
Short-Term International Student Program
Students may also attend St. Paul's through our Short-Term International Student Program, with a minimum enrollment of four consecutive weeks.
This program allows students to experience American school life while strengthening their English through daily classroom immersion and participating in chapel, academics, athletics, fine arts, and school activities alongside their peers.
How to Apply
- Submit an International Student Application.
- Provide the required documents.
- Complete the admissions review.
- Receive an admissions decision.
- Complete enrollment requirements.
- Receive Form I-20 (F-1 students).
- Prepare for your arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can St. Paul's issue Form I-20?
- Does my child need to be fluent in English?
- How early should we apply?
- Can international students participate in extracurricular activities?