Q. How much does it cost?
A. The tuition fee for nine months is $6,000. Payment plans are also available. Further details are available upon application.
Q. What about housing?
A. Living Light will assist students in finding accommodation, the cost of which is the responsibility of the student.
Further details are available upon application.
Further details are available upon application.
Q. What kind of housing is available for the students?
A. Students are offered nine month housing with families of Living Light Christian Church. The cost of housing is $300.00 a month,
which includes rent, food and utilities. Students are free to look for housing on their own, but we encourage them to stay with people
in the church. We believe this can be of huge benefit both for the students and to the hosts. Also, this amount per month is very
reasonable and would be hard to match anywhere else.
which includes rent, food and utilities. Students are free to look for housing on their own, but we encourage them to stay with people
in the church. We believe this can be of huge benefit both for the students and to the hosts. Also, this amount per month is very
reasonable and would be hard to match anywhere else.
Q. Is food an additional cost?
A. Lunch is provided at the School Monday through Wednesday at no additional cost. Hosts will provide breakfast and dinner
for the students staying with them. Students can bring a lunch in from their host’s home on Thursdays and Fridays.
for the students staying with them. Students can bring a lunch in from their host’s home on Thursdays and Fridays.
Q. What about study materials and equipment?
A. Students studying guitar, bass, strings, woodwinds and brass must provide their own instruments. The school will supply drums,
keyboards and amplifiers. For individual study, we recommend that students bring any necessary practice amps, drum pads or
practice keyboards. Books are included in the tuition fee, but any additional materials required by the private instructor are not.
keyboards and amplifiers. For individual study, we recommend that students bring any necessary practice amps, drum pads or
practice keyboards. Books are included in the tuition fee, but any additional materials required by the private instructor are not.
Q. How long does the program run for?
A. September 6th, 2011 to May 26th, 2012 // September 4th, 2012 to May 25th, 2013
Q. When should I plan to arrive?
A. We will have kick-off activities the weekend before school starts. Details will be provided upon acceptance. Typically, we plan
on our first event taking place the Friday evening prior to the first day of school. International students could plan on arriving
Wednesday or Thursday in order to allow time to adjust to the local time zone, etc. Please discuss your plans with us prior to
purchasing any airline tickets.
on our first event taking place the Friday evening prior to the first day of school. International students could plan on arriving
Wednesday or Thursday in order to allow time to adjust to the local time zone, etc. Please discuss your plans with us prior to
purchasing any airline tickets.
Q. When should I plan on leaving Kenosha at the end of the year?
A. Again, we would like to discuss this with you prior to your finalization of any travel arrangements. A suggested time frame
would be to leave around Wednesday/Thursday during the week after graduation. This gives students a few days in town after
the school schedule concludes.
would be to leave around Wednesday/Thursday during the week after graduation. This gives students a few days in town after
the school schedule concludes.
Q. Can I work while attending the School?
A. Yes - for American students. Some students need to work to cover living expenses during the program. We recommend a maximum
of twenty-five hours per week. Because of the intense study and homework load, we discourage the students from working more than this.
We believe that in order to get the most from the nine months, students really need to dedicate as much time as possible to course work.
Working, however, is not an option for international students due to visa restrictions.
of twenty-five hours per week. Because of the intense study and homework load, we discourage the students from working more than this.
We believe that in order to get the most from the nine months, students really need to dedicate as much time as possible to course work.
Working, however, is not an option for international students due to visa restrictions.
Q. What does the weekly schedule entail at the School?
A. Every day starts with approximately 45 minutes of corporate worship beginning at 8am. Classes follow until a 45-minute lunch break
at 11:45am. Classes end at 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Friday classes end at 11:45am, with most private lessons being held on
Friday afternoons. Students are also required to attend a midweek homegroup meeting and a Sunday morning meeting.
at 11:45am. Classes end at 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Friday classes end at 11:45am, with most private lessons being held on
Friday afternoons. Students are also required to attend a midweek homegroup meeting and a Sunday morning meeting.
Q. What kind of degree do the students receive upon graduation?
A. All students completing the 9-month program receive a Certificate of Worship Arts at graduation. L.L.S.O.W. is not an accredited school
at this point in time. However, the musical training the students receive will be very beneficial to furthering a musical education at any level.
at this point in time. However, the musical training the students receive will be very beneficial to furthering a musical education at any level.
Q. How many students attend the program per year?
A. We aim for approximately 15-20 students per school year. Our small class size ensures strong relationships
and discipleship, as well as very focused musical training.
and discipleship, as well as very focused musical training.
Q. Is there any kind of scholarships or financial aid available?
A. No, not at this time. However, we suggest having people sponsor you from your home church. Many students in the past have had a lot
of success with individuals supporting them financially on a regular basis. Also, some students take out loans to help cover their tuition.
of success with individuals supporting them financially on a regular basis. Also, some students take out loans to help cover their tuition.
Q. Can I visit the School and church?
A. Yes! We prefer all who are interested in attending L.L.S.O.W. come and visit the School and church. This allows prospective students
to see first hand what we do and how we outwork our vision as a School and church. We recommend that prospective students come to a
Sunday morning meeting and attend some classes during the week. The two best options for people wanting to get a feel for the school
and Church would be to come for Sunday morning and stay for classes Monday, or come to classes Friday and stay for the weekend
through Sunday morning. Please contact the School to set up a visit.
to see first hand what we do and how we outwork our vision as a School and church. We recommend that prospective students come to a
Sunday morning meeting and attend some classes during the week. The two best options for people wanting to get a feel for the school
and Church would be to come for Sunday morning and stay for classes Monday, or come to classes Friday and stay for the weekend
through Sunday morning. Please contact the School to set up a visit.
Q. Is there an audition to get into the program?
A. Yes. Because all students are involved in worship teams and various ensemble classes right away, all students need to be at an
intermediate level of proficiency on their major instrument. That said, we understand the practical difficulties this might entail for
prospective students coming from outside the U.S. and we do accept recorded auditions. Please contact the School for more information.
intermediate level of proficiency on their major instrument. That said, we understand the practical difficulties this might entail for
prospective students coming from outside the U.S. and we do accept recorded auditions. Please contact the School for more information.
Q. If I am coming from another country to attend the school, which Visa should I apply for, and how do I go about applying for it?
A. Following acceptance, we will send you the appropriate paperwork (an acceptance letter and an I-20 form)
for a M1 visa (M2 visas for family members). Students are responsible to contact their embassy to familiarize
themselves with the immigration requirements and see how long it will take to get an appointment, have your
visa mailed to you (if granted), and what costs are involved. For more information, please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#overview and related links.
for a M1 visa (M2 visas for family members). Students are responsible to contact their embassy to familiarize
themselves with the immigration requirements and see how long it will take to get an appointment, have your
visa mailed to you (if granted), and what costs are involved. For more information, please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#overview and related links.
Q. Do I have to have a high school diploma to attend the School?
A. Yes. We require a high school diploma or G.E.D. to be accepted to the School.
Q. With which denomination is the school affiliated? What are your beliefs?
A. Please see “About Us > LLCC".
Q. What is the average age of the students?
A. Most of our students so far have been between the ages of 18 and 25, but we have always had older students as well.
While most have been single, we have also had married people do the program. We believe that maintaining a good mix of
younger and older students is important to achieving a balanced classroom environment.
While most have been single, we have also had married people do the program. We believe that maintaining a good mix of
younger and older students is important to achieving a balanced classroom environment.
Q. Is L.L.S.O.W. a rock school, a jazz school or a classical school?
A. Although most instructors have had training and education in the European/Classical model, we use American popular
music as our main basis for teaching. However, we do teach and incorporate other styles of music such as Jazz, Classical
and Gospel music. We wholeheartedly believe in the importance of being fluent in different styles of music.
music as our main basis for teaching. However, we do teach and incorporate other styles of music such as Jazz, Classical
and Gospel music. We wholeheartedly believe in the importance of being fluent in different styles of music.