International Students - Lipscomb Academy

As an intentionally Christian community, connecting students from a variety of backgrounds is at the heart of Lipscomb Academy's mission. We welcome international students to inquire and apply for admission in the 8th-12th grades.

Lipscomb Academy is a faith-infused academic community ranked at the top of the state for academics, arts, and athletics. Located on the campus of Lipscomb University, Lipscomb Academy students have a rigorous academic experience that is the unique opportunity to benefit from the resources of one of the leading Christian universities in the nation as part of the learning community.

Lipscomb Academy is the only school in Middle Tennessee connected to a university, allowing our students countless opportunities to learn from college professors and to also take college courses with college students.

What is the Lipscomb Academy Global Student Program?

What's life like for a Global Student at Lipscomb Academy?

Global Students are encouraged and supported in taking full advantage of both academic and extracurricular opportunities. From taking part in clubs and athletic teams to meeting together weekly for chapel, our team will work diligently to ensure that students take full advantage of both our campus and the Nashville community. The countries and cultures of our Global Students are celebrated throughout the year with special events.

Host Families

Earn University Credit and Gain Unique University Experiences

Not only do we offer nearly 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, but our unique relationship with Lipscomb University allows students to enroll in more than 45 dual-credit courses while still in high school. Additionally, sharing a university campus allows students unparalleled opportunities while still in high school. Lipscomb Academy students have access to state-of-the art university facilities and events, as well as the ability to hear from university professors and nationally recognized speakers.

University Preparation

Through intensive academic and college advising, our team works closely with our Global Students to help students create and work towards long-term academic goals.

100% of our students go on to higher education institutions.

Lipscomb Academy students have been accepted into many prestigious universities, including Cornell University, Georgetown University, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins University, The Juilliard School, New York University, Pepperdine University, Rice University, University of California Irvine, University of California San Diego, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and Yale University.

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Lipscomb Academy is a member of Study Tennessee, an international student recruiting consortium. Among the 21 member education institutions across the state, Lipscomb Academy is proud to be Study Tennessee's first K-12 member!

Academic Support

What are the admissions requirements?

Student Visa Process

What is the cost?

Global Students pay a comprehensive international price, which includes all tuition, fees, and all homestay costs. This all-inclusive package also covers comprehensive medical insurance, textbooks, daily lunch, monthly activities, and access to all school events.

The 2023-2024 comprehensive international price for Global Students in our homestay program is $42,172.

Contact Elizabeth Williams for information on Global Student scholarships and financial aid at elizabeth.williams@lipscomb.edu or 615.966.1953.

Short-Term Experiences and Global Partnerships

Students interested in learning more about Lipscomb Academy have the opportunity to shadow in classes, tour our campus, and meet with teachers and students.

LA Experience day camps are a great way to get to know our school and interact with American students. It is also a great introduction to American family life, as students have the opportunity to live with a host family for a week or two. We offer camps that cater to a variety of interests including academics, arts, and athletics. For more information, visit the LA Experience website.

Lipscomb Academy has partnerships around the world, including a wonderful friendship with the Haiwang School in Shenzhen, China. We are also pleased to work with Faces and Our Cultures in Guatemala.

How can I start?

To request information and get started, please contact Global Student Director/ PDSO Elizabeth Williams at elizabeth.williams@lipscomb.edu or 615.966.1953.

Lipscomb Academy is not only an enjoyable environment and a comprehensive community but also a family filled with love and respect. Going through the difficult transition from one culture to another, the teachers and students at the academy welcomed me with warm hugs and offered me so much help. Despite my family far from home, they embrace me into the school and make me feel like I have an even bigger family here at Lipscomb.”

— YAN L., CLASS OF 2020, GUANGZHOU, CHINA