DEVELOP INTELLECT

Hillcrest is a discipleship school utilizing a classical Christian approach to education. That means teachers at Hillcrest build important mentorship relationships with students and propel them using logic, reason, and strong instruction in communication.

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STRENGTHEN CHARACTER

As much as we don’t like to admit it, bad things will happen in our students' lives. However, students can form important virtues to carry them through hard times when they're young. The places we do this at Hillcrest are countless; from athletics to the student community to dorm living to classroom instruction, students strengthen character in our halls.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Hillcrest is one of the most powerful learning environments for international students. Because Hillcrest bases our program on the Bible, we see every person as a divine expression of the character of God. We understand each person is made in the image of God, and every person at Hillcrest is on equal footing because they bear God’s divine imprint.

With this, we celebrate the various cultures and backgrounds as they align to a Biblical understanding of humanity. Each question and cultural difference is an opportunity to teach history, language, logic, and expression. As students engage in classroom disciplines, they see the form and function in God’s creative design. They are no longer simply learning facts and concepts; rather, they understand stories and cultural expressions as they engage in mathematics, language, history, and the arts. Their exploration in academia is an exploration of identity.

With this foundation for learning in place, students engage in the culture of Hillcrest. Over fourteen different cultures are present in the 180+ student body. Students see that cultural differences and backgrounds are listening, sharing, and communication opportunities. Because students come from countries with various economic practices, government systems, and cultural ideals, the classrooms at Hillcrest hold a diversity of thought and expression. Hillcrest unites students under the banner of Christ, teaching them to express their viewpoints logically, honestly, and respectfully.

Students from foreign countries will see their English comprehension and expression improve dramatically as they engage in Hillcrest's small and close-knit community. International students will room with students from other cultures, most often with students from the United States. This opens opportunities for aid in school work and navigating culture. We desire that each student who attends Hillcrest will develop a personal, vibrant, and committed following of Jesus Christ.

TO BRAZIL

DEBBY DEVELOPED PRACTICE FOR A CALLING TO LIVE A MISSIONAL LIFE AT HILLCREST

Debby found Hillcrest a natural place to build community. But more than community, Debby developed a love for missions at Hillcrest, something her family has been involved in throughout the years. Still, Hillcrest’s purposed program gave Debby opportunities to develop this call on her own.

FROM SOUTH KOREA

LYDIA SPENT FOUR YEARS AT HILLCREST AND DEVELOPED A STRONG CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY

Lydia visited Hillcrest as a shy thirteen-year-old from South Korea. She graduated a confident 18-year-old with five college offers before her and is deciding where to go. Her passions have developed under Hillcrest’s mentorship, and she leaves Hillcrest’s halls with leadership skills, the ability to present confidently, and a love for Jesus and prayer.

TO NORWAY

BENJAMIN IS LEADING IN HIS CHURCH IN NORWAY AFTER DEVELOPING SKILLS AT HILLCREST

Benjamin’s dad attended Hillcrest Academy twenty years ago as part of the Danielsen-Hillcrest partnership. After his year as a worship intern, a part of the student life at Hillcrest, he now leads small groups and worship times in his church in Norway with confidence and passion.