California · Bakersfield · SCS Private School

Overview

This Bakersfield school grew from local families’ shared commitment to children’s education. It values academic foundations, consideration for others and applying classroom learning in everyday life. Over time, music has become an enduring part of the school community, providing another setting for expression and cooperation.

The school has years of experience welcoming international students and connects language development with classroom participation and cultural exchange. International students study subjects in English while contributing different cultural perspectives to the community. Some live with local relatives; others experience everyday life beyond school through separately arranged homestays.

Curriculum

Regular subjects include mathematics, science, history, English and reading. Textbook-based learning is accompanied by encouragement to connect knowledge with daily life. International students study through English, encountering the vocabulary, reading material and communication demands of different subjects as they participate in class.

Elementary music combines singing, rhythm and melody instruments, notation and music appreciation. The wider school also offers bands at different levels and performance opportunities. This provides a progression from listening and basic practice towards ensemble work. A short visitor’s music access depends on grade and timetable; auditioned ensembles are not automatically included.

The international program also offers after-school tutoring in course understanding and spoken or written English. This provides supplementary support for classroom learning; availability and any additional cost for short visitors depend on individual needs and enrollment arrangements.

Highlights

• Foundations in mathematics, science, history, English and reading
• Singing, instruments and music appreciation in elementary learning
• Enquire about academic-English tutoring and host-family cultural exchange

Grades & eligibility

Eligible grades

Grades 3–8; for Chinese students

Placement depends on grade, age, English readiness and available places.

Entry requirements

• For Chinese students in grades 3–8, subject to age, English readiness, dates and available places.
• The timetable, minimum attendance and tuition for two weeks need an individual arrangement.
• Tutoring, music activities, host placement and supervision are arranged individually; admission or a reserved place is not guaranteed.

Dates & fees

Duration

Two weeks may be discussed; ask about minimum attendance and timetable

Dates

January–February; contact an advisor for dates and places

Fees

Contact an advisor

Housing & documents

Attendance options

Day attendance / Homestay (on request)

Host family, supervision and transfers are arranged individually; placement is not guaranteed. Homestay and round-trip Los Angeles international airport transfers may be requested. Host placement, supervision and travel dates remain subject to individual arrangements.

Application documents

• Contact an advisor for the application checklist and submission arrangements.

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