Interested in studying with us as an overseas international (F1) student, transfer student, or change of status student? Check out the guide below for more information!
Please contact us if you have any other questions regarding your status.
Complete and submit your application online to American English College. The non-refundable application fee is $160.
Please Note! Students who receive a visa approval and enter the United States with an AEC I-20, must study with our institute for at least 1 quarter. By submitting an application, you understand that not doing so will result in failure to maintain status.
You will receive your Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status) by mail.
Please verify that the following information is correct, and sign the Form I-20.
Pay the I-901 (SEVIS) fee here. Failure to pay this will result in delays in your F-1 visa.
American English College can also process your I-901 Fee on your behalf.
Complete, and print a confirmation of the Form DS-160: NonImmigrant Visa Application.
Pay the visa application fee, and print the payment receipt for your records.
Schedule your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence and follow their instructions to schedule an interview for your F-1 visa.
A list of U.S. Consulates and Embassies can be found at http://usembassy.state.gov
On the day of your visa interview, please bring the following:
You will need to declare your intent to study in the United States, show you will have proper housing, and is financially capable to support your educational costs.
Upon receiving an F-1 visa, you must complete a tuition deposit for your academic program. This allows us to provide you proof of academic registration, and ensures an easier transition upon arrival. All students must report to school within seven (7) days of arrival to the United States.
If you need to defer your start date, please contact your student advisor immediately.
During registration, be prepared to pay for tuition, student services, and any other course materials.
Are you currently studying in the United States, and thinking about transferring to another English school, like American English College? Here is some information to make the transfer easy!
F-1 visa students studying at a school in the United States are eligible to transfer schools. However, you must follow specific procedures to maintain your F1 status and successfully transfer your SEVIS record.
Complete and submit your application online to American English College. The application fee is $160.
Provide the following required documents to prepare your transfer:
Notify your current school's Designated School Official about your transfer request. Please also provide them the following:
Please Note! It's important to ask your current school about their transfer out process. We will also contact your current school to successfully transfer your I-20 record. Once your SEVIS record has been transferred to American English College, you must report to school and register for class prior to your start date.
Once you have enrolled for class, you can pick up your new Form I-20 at the main office.
Are you currently in the United States as a visitor (B-1 / B-2 visa) or other visa status (J-1, E-1, etc.) and thinking about changing to become a student (F-1)? Please contact AEC to discuss your case in more detail.
Complete and submit your application online to American English College. The application fee is $160.
Each student's case is different, so contacting earlier allows us to spend more time preparing your case (at no extra cost).
Please Note! We spend extra time and care on our students, and work with our highly experience in-house Immigration Attorney for our cases. If you have your own legal assistance, you will only need an I-20 from American English College. Contact us for the full list of required fees and expectations.
Once you have spoken to our student advisor and paid all fees, AEC will prepare a Change of Status Action Plan that fits your visa timeline, and assist you through the entire process – from preparing documents to timely submissions to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Please contact the AEC campus near you to learn more!
You will need to apply for an F-2 visa for any dependents who will stay in the U.S. with you.
As an F-2 spouse, you may engage in part time study. If you wish to study full time, you recommend requesting for an Change of Status to F-1 visa. An F-2 child may only engage in full time elementary or secondary school (kindergarten through twelfth grade) study.
When applying for an F-2 visa, the student will need to provide the following documents and payment for issuance of the F-2 Form I-20:
It is preferred that families apply for F-1 and F-2 visas at the same time. If the spouse and children must apply at a later time, they should bring a copy of the F-1 holder’s passport and visa, along with all other required documents with them to the visa interview.
American English College provides airport pick-up and drop-off to the following destinations:
Requests can be made at the submittal of your application, or 5 business days prior to your arrival. To arrange for this service, please complete the form in the link below.
The fee for airport pick-up and drop-off is $150 each way.
American English College can provide and find you reliable and safe housing that’s tailored to your preferences through homestay and private housing.
Homestay: A unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the culture, and practice English outside of class through living with an American host family. All host families and rooms undergo a thorough inspection prior to approval, guaranteeing our students are comfortable and safe. We carefully match each student with a suitable family to provided a home away from home during their time at AEC.
We recommend all students to purchase health insurance while studying in the United States. Having health coverage will help protect you from high, unexpected costs while ensuring quality and affordable medical assistance when necessary.
Upon registration, students can purchase health insurance at American English College. Students who do not wish to purchase health insurance are required to provide proof of medical evidence from a third party and sign a health insurance waiver.
Health insurance pricing will vary by age – starting at $109 per month. For exact pricing, please contact your Student Advisor.
The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) is a 90-minute, on-demand English language assessment for college and university or high school admissions.
Graded in 24 hours and backed by a team of ESL professionals, the iTEP exam provides fast, comprehensive results at your convenience. Each iTEP exam evaluates grammar, listening, reading, writing, and speaking with score ranging from 0-6.
iTEP Exam (Slate-plus or Academic-plus): $129 each exam
AEC has an extensive network of experienced tutors specializing in ESL, Test Prep and Professional English. With one-on-one private tutoring, your tutor will focus on achieving your language goals.
Students can start out with an 1-hour trial class before committing to an hourly package.
Please note, F-1 students must first fulfil their study requirements with an academic program at a minimum of 18 hours per week.
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