Overview
In 1940, Columbia International University founded a Christian high school in Asheville, North Carolina. It was named Ben Lippen, a Scottish Phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust.” In 1988, Ben Lippen School moved to Columbia, SC. Today, it has more than 800 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade. Ben Lippen High School is an independent, rigorous, college preparatory Christian school which includes Honors, AP, Dual Credit, and a diverse selection of electives and co-curricular activities. This culturally rich student body is taught by a strong faculty, most of whom hold advanced degrees. To prepare students to lead and work in the 21st century, the curriculum incorporates critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaborative skills.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$40,000
# of Students:
930
Teacher:Student:
1:14
International Student:
10%
AP Courses:
9
Endowment:
N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
75%
SAT:
1359/1600
#168 USA Boarding School
School Videos (2)
Matriculation
| All graduates (2020) | ||
| 23 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| 30 | University of Florida | 1 |
| 35 | University of California: San Diego | 3 |
| 47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 |
| 53 | Purdue University | 2 |
| 58 | University of Washington | 1 |
| 66 | George Washington University | 1 |
| 74 | Clemson University | 6 |
| 80 | Michigan State University | 1 |
| 80 | North Carolina State University | 1 |
| 97 | Auburn University | 1 |
| 103 | Arizona State University | 1 |
| 118 | University of South Carolina: Columbia | 16 |
| Chinese graduates (2015-2020) | ||
| 12 | Duke University | 1 + |
| 13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| 16 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
| 20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| 23 | Georgetown University | 1 + |
| 24 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
| 24 | University of Southern California | 1 + |
| 30 | New York University | 1 + |
| 35 | Boston College | 1 + |
| 35 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| 35 | University of California: Irvine | 1 + |
| 42 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 + |
| 49 | Northeastern University | 1 + |
| 53 | Purdue University | 1 + |
| 57 | Penn State University Park | 1 + |
AP Courses
Total 9
| Statistics | Calculus AB | Calculus BC |
| English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition | United States History |
| European History | United States Government and Politics | Computer Science A |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2022, 110 students took
a total of 213 AP exams,
70% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
9
| Band | Choir | Guitar |
| Music | Music Theory | Theater |
| Drawing | Photography | Art |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
20
| Choir | Yearbook | Art Club |
| Badminton Club | Band | Bible Studies |
| Bowling Club | Math Team | Improv Club |
| Prayer Groups | Robotics Team | Science Team |
| Student Leadership | Super Fans | Theater |
| Young Life Discipleship | Sailing | Model United Nations |
| National Honor Society |
Data Source
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Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.benlippen.com |
| Address |
| 7401 Monticello Rd. Columbia, SC 29203 |
| Phone Number |
| 803-807-4113 |
| Steve.Sark@BenLippen.com |
| State/Provience |
| South Carolina |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1940 |
| Campus Size |
| 400 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 10% |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| Rolling |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:3307 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Others, Zoom or WeChat |
| Pre Interview |
| Updating |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| IELTS, Duolingo, iTEP-Slate, ELTiS |
| Year of Accepting Chinese Students |
| 1996 |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 9 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 6 -12 |
Toefl
Brief Reviews
Total 43
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4.6
/ 5
-
Detailed Reviews
Total 4
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Overall
5.0 / 5 -
Academics
5.0 / 5 -
Campus
5.0 / 5 -
Student Life
4.5 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 -
Transportation
5.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 9
