Ben Lippen School

Community, Fellowship, and Education

We take a holistic approach to student education with a focus on attitude, academics, arts, and athletics. Ben Lippen seeks to prepare students for God’s call on their life in college and beyond.

Day Students:

Pre-K3 to 12th grade Christian School

We have over 800 students and offer challenging academics, a wide variety of co-curricular activities, and the spiritual and social training required to graduate Christian scholars. In addition to being a college preparatory school, Ben Lippen is a “calling” preparatory school that trains students for God’s call on their life in college and beyond.

The following information gives an overview of the Day Student Admissions criteria and process. If you are interested in the Boarding program, you may visit the Boarding Student Admissions page.

Admissions Criteria

• Family professes faith in Jesus Christ.
• Family is an active member of an evangelical church.
• Family subscribes to and/or supports Ben Lippen’s statement of faith and handbook (Lower School, Middle and High School).
• Student is seeking college entrance as demonstrated by appropriate academic progress.

Interested in Applying?

We encourage interested families to request more information and schedule a visit first so you can learn more about what Ben Lippen has to offer. Learn more about the admission process and the online application below.

How to Apply

Admission Process

Step 1 – Request Information

Learn more about Ben Lippen, ask questions, and let us know more about you.

Step 2 – Plan a Visit

You may schedule a campus tour or, for middle and high school students, schedule a student shadow opportunity.

Step 3 – Apply Online

• Create an Account – To begin the application process, create an online account. Note that a $75 non-refundable application fee is required.
• Complete Online Application – Plan for up to 30 minutes to complete the online application.
• Testing – Once the completed application is processed, an appointment will be scheduled for testing.
• Interview – Every family applying for admission will meet with a school principal. Interviews offer parents and principals the opportunity to ask questions and to determine if Ben Lippen is the best fit for the student.
• Notification of acceptance – An acceptance (or declination) letter is mailed within one week after the interview if the student is applying for the current school year. Notification begins March 1 for students applying for next school year. Students who qualify for Sibling and Legacy admissions (children of alumni) are notified beginning February 15.
• Enroll and Register – To guarantee student placement, families have 15 days following acceptance to enroll and register.

Boarding Students

The Boarding Program at Ben Lippen, open to middle and high school-aged students from the United States and around the world, is an international learning community hosting students in on-campus housing, and additional international students in American homes. On-campus boarding students reside in homes surrounding a lake. Each home is staffed by caring houseparents who balance love, encouragement, and discipline.

How to Apply

Ben Lippen Boarding Program Application Process

The Application Review Committee will finalize a decision for acceptance or denial upon receipt of the following documentation. All application materials should be submitted to Admissions@BenLippen.me.

• Online Application – Click here for the online application. A $100 (USD) non-refundable application fee is required in order to submit the online application, and separate references from an English teacher and Math teacher are required before the application is considered complete. Links to the English and Math teacher reference forms are within the online application.
• Transcripts – Submit transcripts (unofficial is sufficient) documenting the student’s most recent three years of schooling.
• Bank Statement (International Students Only) – Submit a bank statement showing the funds necessary to cover the cost of at least one year’s tuition. This is required for student visa eligibility.
• English Proficiency Testing
  • Applicants for 6th, 7th or 8th grade are asked to submit a TOEFL Junior score of 690 or equivalent.
  • Applicants for 9th or 10th grade must submit an official TOEFL iBT score of 50 or higher or equivalent.
  • Applicants for 11th grade must submit an official TOEFL iBT score of 60 or higher or equivalent.
  • Applicants for 12th grade must submit an official TOEFL iBT score of 70 or higher or equivalent.

English test scores must be submitted to Ben Lippen School before an acceptance will be offered. Ben Lippen School accepts IELTS, SLATE, ELTiS or TOEFL Junior test scores as well as TOEFL iBT.

• Interview – An interview with the boarding program director is required. The interview can be done face to face when possible or using a video chat application such as Skype or WeChat.
• Deposit – A $3,000 deposit is required in order to confirm enrollment before Ben Lippen School will issue the Form I-20.

Ben Lippen Boarding Program Enrollment Process

Should acceptance be issued by the Application Review Committee, the following must be submitted in order to guarantee student placement:

• Enrollment Form -This form will be sent with the acceptance packet.
• Education Agreement – This document will be sent with the acceptance packet.
• Tuition Deposit – $3,000 per student is due within 30 days of the acceptance date.
• Official Transcripts – Transcripts with the official school seal must be submitted before enrollment at Ben Lippen School.
• Emergency Medical Information, Medication/Immunization Consent, Parental Permission, and Handbook Commitment Forms – These four forms are the final pages of the Boarding Student Life Handbook.

For more information on the admissions or enrollment process, please contact.