The decision of where and how to educate your child is one of the most important a parent can make. We would be honored to share in that privilege with you. It is important that parents understand and support the philosophy and teaching of the school. Ben Lippen is designated for families who accept the Bible as God's Word, confess Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord and attend an evangelical church. Ben Lippen is unable to provide services for students with serious emotional, behavioral or academic problems.

Following are the steps for application to Ben Lippen School:

1. Submit all application forms (see the Download Day Student Application tab).
2. Submit the $50 non-refundable application fee.
3. Student testing to take place if necessary (as determined by appropriate principal).
4. Upon receipt of all application forms, additional records (transcripts, discipline records, etc. from previous school) and result of student testing, an interview with the appropriate principal will be scheduled.
5. Students applying for grades 6-12 may choose to "shadow" a current student for the day to get a taste of life at BLS.
6. Notification of acceptance will be issued a) within one week if applying for the current school year or b) beginning March 1 for the next school year.
7. Should acceptance be issued, the following enrollment materials need to be provided within 15 days of acceptance notification in order to guarantee student placement:
   1. Enrollment form
   2. Education Agreement
   3. $500 (per student) tuition deposit

   To request an application packet for Day Student enrollment, please contact:

   (please note - if you are interested in our on-campus boarding program, please contact Debbie Austin at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 803-807-4145).

   Day Student Enrollment Office
   Kelly Adams
   Ben Lippen School
   7401 Monticello Road
   Columbia, SC 29203
   Call: 803-807-4110
   Or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

   
   We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you in the education of your child!