Institutions offering EducationUSA Academy including program details and application instructions.
| Boston University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University St. Cloud State University St. John’s University |
Temple University University of Colorado Boulder University of Wisconsin-Madison |
EducationUSA Academy Connects is a virtual program for international high school students interested in studying in the United States. Hosted by seven U.S. colleges and universities, the program provides valuable skills and experiences helping students strengthen their applications and prepare for future success.
| Host Institution | Program Dates | Class Times (UTC) | Total Contact Hrs | Thematic Focus | Required English Level | Program Fee |
| Boston University | Feb. 28 – Mar. 31 | Mon.: 13:30-15:00 Wed.: 13:30-15:30 Thurs.: 13:30-15:00 |
25 | Leadership | CEFR B1 or higher | $500 |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University |
July 12 – Aug. 4 | Tues.: 12:00 – 14:00 Wed., Thurs.: 12:00 – 13:30 |
20 | Aviation Topics, application process, and the U.S. higher education system |
CEFR B1 or higher | $300 |
| St. Cloud State University | July 12 – Aug. 18 | Tues, Thurs: 16:00 -17:30 | 18 | Personal Statement Writing | CEFR B2 or higher | $525 |
| St. John’s University | Winter: Jan. 31 – Mar. 9 Summer: June 1 – July 11 |
Tues, Thurs: 13:00 – 14:30 Tues, Thurs: 15:00 – 16:30 Tues, Thurs: 21:00 – 22:30 |
18 | U.S. Higher Education: Knowing Your Options and Finding the Right Fit |
CEFR B2 or higher | $300 |
| Temple University | Winter 1: Jan. 17 – Feb. 11 Winter 2: Feb. 21 – Mar. 18 Summer 1: May 30 – June 24 Summer 2: July 11 – Aug. 5 |
Winter 1: Tues, Thurs, 13:00 – 14:30 Winter 2: Tues, Thurs, 20::00 – 21:30 Summer 1: Tues, Thurs, 12:00 – 13:30 Summer 2: Tues, Thurs, 19:00 – 20:30 |
20 | Present with Confidence + Ins and Outs of US Universities |
CEFR B1 or higher | $350 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | June 21 – July 28 | Tues, Thurs: 13:00 – 14:30 | 18 | Submitting a Successful Application: the Process, the Language Tests, and the Personal Essay |
CEFR B1 or higher | $450 |
| University of Wisconsin – Madison |
Spring: Mar. 4 – Mar. 25 Summer: June 28 – July 28 |
Spring: Fri., 23:30 – 02:30 Summer: Tues, Thurs, 23:00 – 00:30 |
Spring: 20 Summer: 25 |
Spring: College Ready Summer: STEM |
CEFR B1 or higher | $450 |
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to participate in EducationUSA Academy you should:
- Be a current high school student between the ages of 15-17
- Reside outside the United States and be a citizen of a country other than the United States
- Be a non-native English speaker with at least intermediate-level English
EducationUSA Academy host institutions may have additional requirements, such as a minimum TOEFL score. Please refer to host institution websites for details.
Cost
EducationUSA Academy program costs vary by institution and program duration. Visa fees and international travel to and from the Academy are not included in tuition cost.
How to Apply
- Select your preferred Academy from the list above
- Click the College or University name to be taken to the College or University’s page
- Begin the application process
