Admissions Process

Application Process

We welcome your interest in Bethany Christian Schools. Bethany Christian Schools admits qualified students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. Our goal is to make the admissions process simple and straightforward. Below are the steps in the process and links to required forms.

Step 1: Get to know us

We look forward to learning to know your family, and invite you to learn to know our community. Learn about our academic and extracurricular programming through our website. Call our admissions director to get more information. Schedule a visit, attend an open house, or come to a prospective student visit day. See scheduled opportunities to visit Bethany.

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Step 2: Apply online

Complete an admissions application online

You will be redirected to TADS, Bethany's partner for admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and billing accounts. Note that an application fee of $50 per student or $75 per family when applying together will be needed in order to complete the online application.

Step 3: Request items

These items are necessary in order to complete the application process. Contact your current school and request the following items be sent to Bethany's admissions office:

Recent Report Card (minimum of four semesters)
Behavior Record (if applicable)
Individualized Educational Plan (if applicable)
Academic and Personal References
Students Applying for Grades 1-4: standardized test scores (NWEA, ILEARN and IREAD-3 when available)
Students Applying for Grades 5-9: most recent ILEARN or other standardized test scores

Students Applying for Grades 10-11: complete high school transcript

Submit to:

Admissions Director Bethany Christian Schools 2904 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526-5499

email: [email protected]

Step 4: Submit References

References from a teacher and a close acquaintance are required in order to complete the application process. The online admissions process through TADS will prompt you to print reference forms (or you may do so from the PDFs below) to give to those filling out reference forms on your behalf. Printed forms should be submitted to Bethany's admissions office (see contact information above) or via TADS.

Step 5: Further Questions or Notification of Admissions Status

After the above items have all been received and processed, the admissions office will contact you regarding next steps. The admissions director may request further school records or references, or set a time to meet parents and applicants. If you have any questions, call or email the admissions office at 574 534-2567 or [email protected]

Step 6: Tuition questions or Financial Aid application

See Variable Tuition at Bethany, Indiana Choice Scholarship Income Guidelines, and Applying for Financial Aid for more information.

Step 7: Enrollment

Upon acceptance for admission, you will receive an email inviting you to enroll online at TADS.com. Contact the admissions office if you have questions. Here are two documents you will need after you enroll your student:

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