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We’re a Therapeutic Christian Boarding School that Can Help Your Boy, Even Though We Are Not in Tennessee.

While you search for a Christian boarding school in Tennessee for your teenage son, would you also look at a Christian boarding school in another place that is affordable, and has assisted struggling boys to change the course of their lives for over 21 years?

Conveniently situated in the center of the country, Agapé Boarding School accepts at-risk boys from all over the U.S. We are also certified to enroll international students. A number of boys typically come to our Christian boarding school from California, Texas, New England, Illinois and Florida, and especially Tennessee.

Christian Boarding School that Welcomes and Works with Teenage Boys Who are Struggling

Most of the boys who come to Agapé are exhibiting behavior issues such as defiance of authority, lying, lack of motivation in academics, associating with the wrong peer group, anger, ADHD, trying out drugs or alcohol, or otherwise choosing the wrong path in life that could lead to serious problems if it were to continue.

Inexpensive Alternative to Therapeutic Boarding Schools in Tennessee

While our main focus is on dealing with misbehavior and mentoring these boys, as a Christian boarding school, we also provide an accredited education, competitive sports and a variety of daily activities — all at a very affordable price. Agapé helps teenage boys become respectful, disciplined and educated young men. Real change comes from our emphasis on the power of God to change lives. And our structured environment away from their peers helps the boys learn positive new patterns and habits for living.

young men who attend the Agapé Christian boarding school receive an opportunity to catch up and finish their high school coursework and prepare for college. Boys follow an accredited course of study to earn high school diplomas. Boys also learn a variety of vocational skills at Agapé, including automotive repair, painting, electrical, tiling, laying carpet, cement work, construction, landscaping, welding, and more. Students are well-prepared for college or success in initial jobs in the workforce, having obtained these skills, as well as the self-discipline that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Boys also enjoy daily activities and athletic programs. The campus includes a full-size gymnasium and well-equipped indoor recreation room; baseball, football, and soccer fields and a volleyball court and boxing arena; a fishing pond and a small lake; horse barns with an outdoor riding arena; and an in-ground swimming pool, among other facilities. The ranch also is home to a plethora of exotic animals, from alpacas to zebras.

While not in Tennessee, Agapé Christian Boarding School Enrolls and Helps Boys from Around the Country, Including Tennessee.

Numerous teen boys from Tennessee have changed the course of their lives with the support of Agapé Boarding School and anticipate a promising future.

Please consider looking beyond Tennessee to this effective and affordable Christian boarding school for boys with behavioral and academic struggles.

To discover more, we invite you to explore the rest of our website, then complete our inquiry form or phone us today to learn more.

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

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Boarding School Comments

My grandson entered Agapé under duress at age 14, a know it all who wouldn’t go to school. The staff at this school turned him around, in effect, replacing his missing father. He graduated as valedictorian this year. I can’t say enough about how this school helped him. He has…

Parent of Former Student

We had two problem sons, both adopted from bad home backgrounds and who had serious issues. Agapé was exactly what they needed and the school did wonders for them. It is a wonderful place that teaches respect, Biblical knowledge and principles and where they genuinely love the boys. They also…

Parent of Former Students

I was the typical ‘know it all, you can’t tell me anything’ boy was I wrong! I went to the school when I was 15. After I graduated I stayed on for a year to help out as best I can. The school taught me a lot about myself, and…

Former Student

I was not a kid into drugs or anything, I was just plain rebellious. Agapé broke it out of me and I thank God He intervened and allowed me to change. The education is tremendous and the biblical beliefs are great. I love Agapé and thank the Lord for a…

Former Student

I enrolled my brilliant but unchallenged 15 year old son at Agapé Boarding school in the fall of 2004. His grades had been slipping; he wasn’t a bad kid but starting to get into the wrong crowd and not try to succeed in school. After 4 months at Agapé he…

Parent of Former Student

Agapé helped us with an out-of-control son; we had nowhere else to turn. Agapé’s prices are better than many other so-called teen boarding programs. Our son is a better person today because of Agapé. He never would have graduated from school, and possibly wouldn’t have ever become a Christian without…

Parent of Former Student

Agapé has saved the life of my son as well as the rest of the family. My son was adopted at age 7 from a third world country. He had spent his entire life in a bad orphanage. Upon arrival, his behavior was utterly out-of-control — though family, teachers and…

Parent of Former Student

I made the difficult decision at Christmas time to send my son, and remember thinking, “God gave His only son and never got Him back alive, how blessed I am that I WILL get mine back better than when I handed him over” and had no idea how far Agapé…

Parent of Former Student

Look as long and hard as you want, but you won’t find a better all boys school that promotes Christian morals for your son. My son has completed 2 years at Agapé and I couldn’t be prouder of his achievements and growth. Over the past year I had been hunting…

Parent of Former Student

About 1 1/2 yrs. ago,we, as parents were in the position of desperately searching for the right place for our 13 y.o. son. I know what to look for in a school, through the MANY hours of “Googling”, searching, calling, reviewing. Nothing compares to the whole package we have found…

Parent of Former Student

I was a student at Agapé` and I’m glad I was. The staff truly cared about and loved us and wanted the best for us. They would give the shirt off their backs for you, if needed, to see you succeed in life. The facility was first class and things…

Former Student

The main thing I can say about Agapé is that it helped me put my life in perspective. People cared, and I have more good memories there then I do in my life now. I can say I loved each and every person there.

Former Student

The deepest pain as a parent is dealing with a wayward child. Agapé has been used by the Lord to make this reality much less painful in our lives. In the midst of the hurt and pain in our son’s life, Agapé has been Jesus’ hands and feet, showing unconditional…

Dave and Sarah (Parents)

I truly believe in Agapé and would like to share it with other parents who are in a difficult dark part of their lives our children are our world and it is heartbreaking to see your son destroy himself and the whole family!

Isela (Parent)

One of the places I love to travel to and be a part of the ministry is at the Agapé Baptist Church and boarding school. It is literally changing lives and is a great place to be. I heartily recommend it to any parent who has a boy that needs…

Dr. Gary L. Mann (Evangelist)

I went to Agapé the summer of ’05. My life at that moment wasn’t God honoring and I never truly understood what it meant to be a Christian. After being at the school for little over a month I noticed some things about these people that caught me a little…

Phillip (Former Student)

Agapé has been a great decision for our son. At home he was angry, suicidal, doing drugs, hanging with the wrong crowd, cutting himself. At Agapé he has gotten saved, baptized, learned the Bible, finished high school, matured, and faced problems that we couldn’t get him to face. Agapé saved…

Marla (Parent)

Coming to the realization that in order to save my young son’s life, I needed to send him away, was the most difficult and painful decision I have ever made. After researching everything from hospitals to military schools, I finally called Agapé and truly felt a sense of peace and…

Laura (Parent)

Agapé was the changing point in his life. We are so glad to have our son back not the scary young man who was here before. He is getting good grades in school. Keeping a job and becoming a leader at school. He attributes his change of heart and mind…

Edie (Former Parent)

The peace of mind that that we have found with Agapé that comes from knowing our son is being cared for and is making progress in school is irreplaceable. Our whole family is better off. His mother and I can sleep soundly, knowing our son is safe. We are sure…

Brent (Parent)

This will be a very difficult decision to follow through with. Leaving your son with the staff at Agapé Boarding School will test your faith. What helped us in this deciding on Agapé was to take a tour before we made the final decision. I talked with the staff multiple…

Troy (Parent)

What Others Say About Us

“Families searching for lower cost boarding schools can’t compromise on quality of the care for their boy. For all the years I have been an educational consultant, Agapé has stood out from the others as offering the most affordable care and quality education for boys.”

Steve Bozak, Ed. Consultant

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