INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
- F1 Visa Guidelines
- International Online application
The Elite Preparatory Academy is approved by SEVIS of the Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20 for individuals to obtain an F-1 visa to come to the U.S. We welcome applications from students around the world and review all applications in the same manner, regardless of citizenship or country of residence. We accept First to Twelfth Grade foreign students. TOEFL, SSAT, or SLEP is helpful but not required.
Cultural Understanding
We have a great deal of experience educating Chinese students. We know their habits, their culture the expectations of their parents. We customize our curriculum to suit your needs, resulting in a champion education. We know how to improve all aspects language arts, in particular, English. We deliver an outstanding command of the English language including: reading, writing, listening and speaking, resulting in the ideal college placement.
Student Visas
We provide many resources to improve your experience studying abroad in the U.S. Our school is approved by the SEVP to issue I-20 for you to obtain a F-1 visa, Welcome to the United States!
English Language
There is no better way to improve your language than complete immersion. We facilitate your English skills both scholastically and in extracurricular activities. After enrollment, you will take an assessment test to determine if English as a Second Language (ESL) course will be required and/or a placement test to determine necessary makeup classes.
Volunteer Work
Students attending the Elite Preparatory Academy are required to contribute 20 hours of volunteer service per year. Volunteer services include yard work, cleaning, serving lunch, etc.
Preparing for Visa interview
Step 1 – Applications & Fees
Click here to view appropriate forms for international application
Step 2 – Bring the following to Visa interview
- Passport
- I-20 and admission letter
- Bank statement and other financial documents
- Bring as many documents as you can, Proof that you can afford to study in the U.S. is vital, that you plan to return after your study in the U.S. Documents such as proof of parent employment, your siblings, friends and relatives, houses and/or businesses your family own, photo of you and your family, friends, relatives, etc. All of these documents will help to prove that you have a strong tie to China and that you will have no reason for not returning.
- B prepared to make your case when you have the opportunity to speak. Don’t just respond to the Consul’s questions with yes and no answers. Tell the Consul why studying in U.S. is so important to you and why you chose Elite Preparatory Academy.
- Remember getting a visa is a privilege. Act with sincerity and present your case in good faith.
Step 3 – Wire the Deposit after F-1 visa is granted
Wire first year tuition and boarding fee to the school account within 2 weeks after your visa is granted or your I-20 may be terminated. You may not be able to clear the U.S. Customs and enter the U.S. if your I-20 is terminated.