Scholarships are available.

* Tuition rate includes tuition, text books, sports fees & transportation.  It does not include school supplies, Chromebook, field trips, testing fees, yearbooks, school apparel, or any other incidental costs. It does not include the cost of the STEM Academy.

**Housing fee includes room, board, and meals while at home.  It does not include lunch at school.

School lunch is approximately $700 for the entire year.  Students should have money with them to pay throughout the year.

Health insurance is required, but not included in these fees and must be obtained by the student before attending.  

Payment is to be made in U.S. currency in the form of a bank draft or a wire transfer.

Upon receiving notification of acceptance, the family must pay the 3,000 USD enrollment fee to hold the student’s place at Shoreland.

The remaining fee of 34,900 USD must be paid in full by August 1

*** Please do not send personal funds through Shoreland’s account.

Students stay with host parents who are paid a stipend.  We feel this provides the best immersion experience.  There is a school-owned residence on campus that provides housing for some of our students.

All international students work with Mrs. Uher, their academic advisor.  She teaches them valuable study skills and tutors them in subjects with high academic language.

American students at Shoreland serve as mentors for the international students.  They help them acclimate to life at our school and in our culture.  Group activities encourage integration and friendships blossom from these relationships.

The Student Services department advises with college and career planning.  Regular meetings are held throughout the school year so that students stay on top of planning for the future.

Mrs. Uher serves as the English as a Second Language teacher.  She is certified by the American TESOL Institute.  When new students arrive at Shoreland, their Reading and Language skills are tested.  Then they are placed in either the ESL class or are mainstreamed.  Transfer students are tested and placed based on transcripts.

At Shoreland, you won’t get lost in the crowd or stuck on the sidelines. Instead, you will have the opportunity to explore and enjoy a wide variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, while achieving your true potential as a student, friend, leader, and valuable member of the community. More than 95% of students participate in two or more activities.

Extracurricular programs improve academic performance, explore interests, broaden perspective, build life skills, and enhance college applications.  We are proud to offer these varied opportunities:

• Athletic programs
• Clubs
• Fine Arts
• Leadership training
• Service opportunities 
• Student activities

We offer a number of athletic programs to both the girls and boys:  basketball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, wrestling, volleyball, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer.  Coaches not only teach the fundamentals and strategy at practice to their athletes, but also many life lessons about time management, teamwork, and leadership skills.

The Shoreland Lutheran High School offers several learning and activity centers including a host of classrooms, a new state-of-the-art STEM wing, an ever-evolving Trades Academy, a gymnasium with stage for drama productions and concerts, a weight room, soccer and football fields, baseball and softball diamonds, a track, and other practice fields.

International students should apply here.  Create a TADS account>Submit>Finally. Apply as 9-12 International.
● Upon receipt of the application, the SLHS director will interview the student.
● Upon acceptance of the student, SLHS will email the student the following items as one PDF:
○ Acceptance letter
○ Requirements after acceptance document
○ Wire transfer instructions
○ Authorization forms for medical treatment
● The family then sends these documents:
○ Shoreland supplied Medical Treatment Authorization
○ Immunization Record
○ Proof of Health Insurance
○ Proof of financial family support
○ $3000 Nonrefundable Deposit within 30 days of acceptance
● Then SLHS sends these:
○ a hard copy of the acceptance letter
○ I-20 (If transferring, we will send directions to the transferring school.)

Located between Milwaukee and Chicago, Shoreland offers the safety of a rural community and the convenience and excitement of big cities.  We have excellent proximity to two international airports and are just a short train ride away from Chicago.

Shoreland’s academic programs are designed to empower all students to reach their full potential.  Students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects, discover what they love, and apply their knowledge in new and meaningful ways.  

College-bound students are thoroughly prepared with classes of rigor including a host of AP classes.  To learn more about all of our classes, please explore our class offerings here.

Students enrolled in the STEM Academy at Shoreland develop in-demand skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration and communication – while experiencing the wonders of God’s creation.

Through our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum pathways in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, students engage in hands-on activates, projects, and problems; solve challenges, and reimagine how they see themselves.

The PLTW Computer Science interdisciplinary courses engage students in compelling computer science challenges. As students work together to design solutions, they learn more than just how to code, developing computational thinking and communication skills for our increasingly technology-based economy. Learn More

PLTW Biomedical Science introduces high school students to medicine and human body systems, as well as the wide array of biomedical science careers. Throughout the program, students take on the same challenges as biomedical
science professionals, preparing them for careers in medical and health-related fields. Learn More

PLTW Engineering empowers high school students to step into the role of an engineer and adopt a problem-solving mindset. Students engage in collaborative activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices or robotic arms, and exploring algae as a biofuel source. Learn More

LTW’s instructional design centers on hands-on, real-world activities, projects, and challenges that help students apply the knowledge and skills they develop in the classroom to everyday life. This approach provides students with unique opportunities to work collaboratively, build communications skills, persevere through challenges, and find unique solutions.  The PLTW program empowers students to explore career paths and lead their own learning.

The Skilled Trades Academy: Experience interactive classes, new technology, and the fun and energy of our growing program. Our curriculum and community partnerships provide students with tremendous opportunities to participate in hands-on learning, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training before graduating from high school. Students can even earn certifications while at Shoreland and, in some cases, receive job offers.

Highly skilled and well-trained workers are in great demand, and Shoreland’s top-notch Skilled Trades Academy helps students find their passion, kickstart their careers, and make a positive impact in their school, homes, churches, and workplaces. Our teachers know each student by name, and our classroom environments are ideal places to build lifelong friendships.

The Fine Arts Program is a fundamental part of a well-rounded education. Engage your ability to listen, create, reason, imagine, feel and express your faith through classes, private lessons, and numerous groups.  Students are offered opportunities to participate in band, choral groups, and a string ensemble.