Legacy of Excellence
Learn more about Wheaton Academy’s elite awards and hear testimonies from past international students and parents.
Awards, Recognitions, and Accomplishments
National Blue Ribbon Award
Awarded by the Department of Education to schools
excelling in curriculum development, student culture, and
co-curricular offerings
Niche Best Schools Ranking
Ranked as one of the Best Christian High Schools in
Illinois, receiving a grade A from Niche’s review
CAPE Nomination
Nominated as one of the highest performing private
schools in the nation
AP GOLD Honor Roll School
Recognized by the College Board for our students’
achievements on the Advanced Placement (AP)
examinations as they earn college credit in high school
Recognized by ACSI
Earned exemplary accreditation, the highest honor
awarded by the Association for Christian Schools
International
Commissioned the Wheaton Academy Institute
Served and collaborated with schools across the country
to advance Christian education
Charter Member of CESA
Founded the Council on Educational Standards &
Accountability with other exemplary Christian schools
Best Christian Workplace Certified
Received high marks from the Best Christian Workplace
review for over twenty years, most recently ranking as a
“Flourishing” workplace
Hear from one of our international parents
Watch this video to hear from Kate and Mickey’s dad, Tan, about his family’s experience at Wheaton Academy. Tan shares, “The teachers and host parents in the Wheaton Academy community love my daughter Kate and help her to overcome the difficulties of living far from home!”
Student Testimony
Zoe Xu
“My teachers, my host family, and the academic environment at Wheaton Academy all had a huge impact on my academic life and pushed me to pursue excellence. I discovered my potential through involvement in the community and interactions with teachers and friends.”
After graduating from Wheaton Academy, Zoe got her undergraduate degree at Ohio State University and her Masters at Northwestern University. Her host family attended both of her collegiate graduations, displaying the significant bond Zoe and her host family created during her time as a student at Wheaton Academy.
Additional Intl Student Testimonies
our college counseling
At Wheaton Academy, we are committed to helping you begin with the end in mind. We have multiple college counselors on site and available all four years of schooling.
Our Academics
Wheaton Academy’s outstanding academic programs are designed to support your student in their pursuit of excellence in all areas of life.
Questions?
Start your application today
A student is considered an international student if an I-20 is required for residency AND the student will require housing with an approved Wheaton Academy family during the school year.
There are several steps to the admission process, and families are required to complete all of the steps before they can be considered for admission.
Wheaton Academy will be happy to provide a tour to any international student AFTER the family has completed the application process. Upon completion of the application process, our Admission Office will offer a tour date that works with your schedule.