Norfolk Christian Schools

Norfolk Christian was founded in 1952 by the Reverend John Dunlap, pastor of  Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, to offer families a place where children would receive an impeccable education that brought the truth of Scripture into every class and mirrored the biblical foundation they received from home and church. At the time, only five Christian schools existed throughout Virginia. Gene Garrick was the original superintendent and worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Dr. Dunlap to create the thriving school Norfolk Christian would become. Their focus was on academic excellence, spiritual formation and Christian service to others, with a heavy emphasis on reaching the ends of the earth for Christ.

Starting as a K-5 Grammar School, NCS grew to encompass all grade levels in two buildings on Thole Street by 1959, and saw its first Class of 10 graduates receive diplomas in June of 1963. In 1982, a small K-3 campus was added in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach which continues to serve students in PK3 – 5th grade today as our Virginia Beach Lower School.

While Norfolk Christian has added many facilities and programs in the last 69 years, Dr. Dunlap’s vision of a school that taught every subject with a biblical worldview and partnered with Christian parents to raise up Ambassadors for Christ still guides everything we do

A completed application packet submitted to the International Program Director initiates the admissions process and should include:

International Student Application fee ($200)

Application for admission with applicant, current school, writing sample, and parent or official guardian information completed.  

Passport copy

Bank statement showing the funds necessary to cover the cost of at least one year’s tuition.      This is required for student visa eligibility.  

Official English language proficiency test scores (iTEP SLATE, TOEFL Jr. or SLEP preferred) 

Full records to include transcripts, grade reports, behavioral records

Confidential English and math reference forms 

International Student English Recommendation Form

International Student Math Recommendation Form

AFTER ACCEPTANCE STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT:

Housing survey 

Travel permit form 

Official immunization records/Health and emergency/medication form Medical physical/sports physical form

Signed financial agreement