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Find the EducationUSA Academy that's Right for You

EducationUSA Academy is a college-preparatory for international high school students interested in studying in the United States. Hosted by nine U.S. colleges and universities, the program provides valuable skills and experiences helping students strengthen their applications and prepare for future success. 2023 Academy programs will be offered both virtually and in-person.

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

Host Institution Program Dates Total Contact Hrs Thematic Focus Required English Level Program Fee
Boston University July 2 – 22 51 class hours Innovation and Entrepreneurship CEFR B1 $5,490
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University June 18 – July 1 70 total Aviation Career Exploration & Intro to US Higher Education CEFR B2 $3,000
Temple University July 8 – July 29 25 class hours per week Podcasting & Intro to US Universities CEFR B1-B2 $5,250
University of Wisconsin – Madison July 1 – July 22 75 Innovating Solutions for a Sustainable Future Intermediate-level English (TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.5, or Duolingo English Test score of 105) $4,900

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Host Institution Program Dates Class Times (UTC) Total Contact Hrs Thematic Focus Required English Level Program Fee
Boston University July 10 – August 10 Mon 14:30 – 16:00
Wed 14:30 – 16:30
Thurs 14:30 – 16:00
25 Leadership CEFR B1 $650
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University July 11 – August 3 Session 1: Tues 14:00 – 16:00 | Wed/Thurs 14:00 – 15:30
Session 2: Wed 02:00 – 04:00 | Thurs/Fri 02:00 – 03:30
20 Aviation Career Exploration & Into to US Higher Ed CEFR B2 $400
St. Cloud State University Session 1: January 9 – February 2 (2 sections) Session 2: July 5 – 27 (2 sections) Session 1: Section 1 Mon/Wed 18:00 – 19:30 Section 2 Tues/Thurs 16:00 – 17:30
Session 2: Section 1 Mon/Wed 18:00 – 19:30 Section 2 Tues/Thurs 16:00 – 17:30
12 Constructing the Personal Statement Essay CEFR B2 $550
St. John’s University June 5 –  July 13 Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs: specific class times are flexible and depend on applicant availability. WHA: classes likely to be held around 22:00 UTC Other world regions: classes likely to be held around 16:00 UTC 18.5 U.S. Higher Education: Knowing
Your Options and Finding the Right
Fit
CEFR B1 $300
Temple University July 17 – August 11 Tues/Thurs 13:00 – 14:30 16 Present with Confidence + Intro to U.S. Higher Ed CEFR B1-B2 $425
University of Colorado Boulder Session 1: January 17 – February 23 Session 2: June 20 – July 27 Session 1: Tues/Thurs 20:00 – 21:15
Session 2: Tues/Thurs 13:00 – 14:15
15 (Session 1) 16.5 (Session 2) U.S. Higher Ed admissions, test prep, personal essay CEFR B1 $450 (Session 1) $475 (Session 2)
University of Wisconsin – Madison Summer Session 1: July 10 – August 4th, 2023 Summer Session 2: July 31 – August 25th, 2023 Summer Session 3: July 31 – August 25th, 2023 Session 1: Mon/Wed at 7:00-9:00 AM CT
Session 2: Mon/Wed at 9:00-11:00 AM CT
Session 3: Mon/Wed at 5:00-7:00 PM CT
14 each session STEAM Exploration & Skills for College Success Intermediate-level English (TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.5, or Duolingo English Test score of 105) $490

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

  1. Select your preferred Academy from the list above
  2. Click the College or University name to be taken to the College or University’s page
  3. Begin the application process