Black Forest Academy is an accredited international Christian school for grades 5-12.

Since 1956, it has been our privilege to provide a quality education for like-minded families seeking a strong and globally-minded Christian education for their children, partnering with and empowering Christian workers and initiatives around the world.

We are a launching pad for students attending universities across North America, Europe, and Asia. As a school community, we are made up of both boarding and day students. Our boarding program has a rich decades-long legacy of partnering with families in caring for their children.

Our campus and boarding homes are located on the southwestern edge of the Black Forest. Kandern is a small, picturesque town surrounded by forests, rolling hills, and dozens of hiking trails. We are only a short drive from both Switzerland and the Alsace region of France.

EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION

Black Forest Academy is an accredited international Christian school for students in grades 5–12.

Since 1956, BFA has provided a high-quality education for families seeking a strong, globally minded Christian environment. It partners with and supports Christian workers and initiatives around the world. Black Forest Academy prepares students for admission to universities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its community includes both boarding and day students, with a long-established boarding program that collaborates closely with families in caring for their children.

WE ARE HOME TO THE WORLD

As a unique international school community, memories and friendships are forged here that can last a lifetime. Life at BFA is immersive, driven by faith, and full of opportunities.

BFA students can get involved in dozens of co-curricular activities. Each year, BFA welcomes new students coming from a vast array of countries, educational systems, and cultures. Our vision is a globally-minded community, rooted in Christ, where students are surrounded and encouraged by like-minded staff and peers.