FAQ

We offer classes for grades Prekindergarten-4 through 12^th. However new enrollment is only open to students through 11^th Grade. We do not accept new students in 12^th grade.

Yes, but our students are only on campus two to three days a week and follow teacher assigned, parent directed lesson plans on Mondays and Wednesdays.

No, our program is full academic classes with home instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Yes, we offer several choices at the high school level.

The Academic Team has chosen from several different publishers to create what we feel works best for our accelerated program. For more information, please contact the registrar at 407-645-2343 ext. 1109.

Most graduates get into the school of their choice, however most attend Florida colleges and universities to use their Bright Futures Scholarships. We have had many students attend the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Auburn University, the University of Alabama, etc.

While paying full time tuition your 11^th through 12^th grade student can enroll in one to two classes per semester. Your student may enroll at one of the colleges we have an articulation agreement with. Those institutions are the University of Central Florida, Seminole State College, Valencia College, Daytona State College, and Lake Sumter State College.

No, only one parent needs to attend the Informational Meeting. The only events that both parents must attend are the family interview and the required parenting course.

Please contact the Registrar at 407-645-2343 ext. 1109 for more information.

No, International Community School is not certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue a Form I-20 to international students seeking an education using a F-1 visa.

All registration fees are non-refundable or transferable. Tuition is non-refundable after the withdrawal deadline.

Payments are processed through the FACTS tuition program, and families have the flexibility to choose between different payment schedules- annually, semester, quarterly, or monthly. All families are required to sign up for a FACTS account to manage their payments. If you need any assistance with the sign-up process or setting up a payment plan, please contact Lisa Shaw, Financial Administrator at lshaw@icsfla.org. 

Annual payments are due in July. Semester payments are due in July and January. 

ICS is an approved PEP Hybrid school through the Florida Step Up for Students scholarship program. The 2025-2026 scholarship application submission window for PEP will open on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and close on Tuesday, April 30, 2025. In addition, ICS does have a scholarship fund for current families in need, that is supported by the generosity of other families in the school. Funding is not guaranteed year to year, so it is important for families to apply early or stay in touch with the school about availability of funds. 

If your child is in PK – 5th grade, you will need to take either Parenting From the Tree of Life or Shepherding A Child’s Heart. These are 12-15 week parenting courses and you need to have completed or at least be enrolled in one of them within the first semester at ICS. If your child is in 6th – 12th grade, you are required to read and answer 8-10 questions per chapter from one of two parenting books. The choices are Reaching the Heart of Your Teen or Age of Opportunity. This needs to be completed within the first semester at ICS. After completing these requirements, please let the Registrar know so that we can record it in our files.

You are required to earn 5 FEUs per school year. Each hour of instruction equals one FEU. You may take FEUs outside of the school, but they will need to be approved for credit by the Registrar. FEUs can also be earned during Parent Orientation week in August.

No, E-Zone is not available as an a-la-carte option. Pre-K through 3^rd grade ICS students have the option of attending E-Zone on Friday, however it is mandatory for 4^th through 8^th grade students. There is no discount for those who choose not to go to the Genesis Health Club.

E-Zone is only available to students enrolled at ICS for Pre-K through 8^th grade.

Please contact the Athletic Director for more information.

At this time, we are offering the following sports.

Archery (Boys & Girls) 6^th– 12^th grades

Basketball (Boys & Girls) Pre K – 12^th grades

Cross Country (Boys & Girls) 6^th – 12^th grades

Soccer (Boys & Girls) K – 12^th grades

Track & Field (Boys & Girls) K – 12^th grades

Volleyball (Girls) 4^th – 12^th grades