Rio Lindo Adventist Academy

Apply

We are glad that you are considering joining the Rio family. Follow the steps below to apply as a student at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy.

Fill Out the Online Application

To begin the Admissions process, click here to “Create an Account.” Then log in to your account and “Create A New Student Application” for your child. You will have the flexibility to log in and out of your account while you work on your application. The following items are included with the Online Application:

• Parent Questions
• Student Questions & Essay
• Online Recommendation forms will need to be emailed
• Current school’s Principal/Vice-Principal/or School Counselor
• A current teacher
• A family friend/neighbor/pastor/etc

Submit Application

Submit the completed application. There is a $75 application fee. You will be able to print the completed application and monitor when Rio receives the student’s recommendation forms. If applying for financial aid, an online financial aid application must be completed. A link will be emailed to you.

Send Other Required Documents

Email the following to admissions@riolindo.org

• Most recent Grades/Transcript
• Immunization records

Additional requirements for International students: (Please see the International Student Page for more information about attending Rio.)

• International Sponsor Form
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL Jr. or ITEP)
• Skype interview

Our Admissions office will contact you to help you throughout the application process, then update you on your Admission status. Download the Admission Checklist to keep track of what is needed to apply.

Get Accepted

After all documents are received and reviewed by the admission committee, a decision regarding acceptance will be made. Once you’re accepted, you’ll receive an acceptance letter and a packet of information to help you prepare for your transition to Rio.

Make Financial Arrangements

Check out our Financial Page for more information about scholarships or financial help. The Financial Office will contact you to make financial arrangements. Contact Norman Barnhart (nbarnhart@riolindo.org) for more information.

For more information or questions about applying to Rio, do not hesitate to contact us at (707) 431-5100 ext. 112 or by email at admissions@riolindo.org

International Student Application Deadlines

• Fall semester (August) enrollment (Limited space please email: admissions@riolindo.org to inquire about availability)
• Spring semester (January) enrollment (Please email: admissions@riolindo.orgto inquire about availability)

Space in our international program is limited. Late applications will be evaluated only if space is still available.

• All application documents must be received before a student’s name will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for consideration.
• The student will receive notification of his/her admission status upon receipt of the completed application and skype interview. Once a student has been accepted, an official acceptance letter and I-20 form will be sent to the student (or agency) via international express mail. The student should then make an appointment with a U.S. consulate for an interview to apply for an F-1 student visa.
• View Frequently Asked Questions
• Download International Student Brochure
• Download International Student Brochure (Chinese)

Note: It is not our standard practice to accept incoming seniors into our program.

Arrival Information

New international students are encouraged to arrive on campus for New Student Orientation, the Wednesday before registration to rest and get settled into the dormitories before classes begin. If any new international students need transportation to Rio Lindo Adventist Academy from the airport at the beginning of the school year, parents should e-mail the school with the airline, flight number, and arrival time. Rio provides airport transportation for all new international students in August. At all other times, students should take the Sonoma County Airport Express bus to the Sonoma County Airport, where a Rio staff member will pick them up and bring them to Rio.

Schedule a Tour

Now that you know a little bit about Rio’s campus, come see Rio’s campus! Seeing Rio and meeting our Rio family is a vital factor in the decision making process. If you would like more information about overnight stays and meals, please see our Visitor Information page.

When you come to see the campus, we will answer any questions you may have about our school program. We encourage you to think of questions ahead of time so that you can make an informed decision about high school. Tours typically take between 60-90 minutes and include a view of classrooms, teacher introductions, a view of the dorms, and a look inside the cafeteria.