USA

Why choose the United States? Some of the foremost universities and schools in the world are here.Quality, campus experience, cutting-edge technologies, research opportunities and curriculum flexibility are just some of the reasons.

According to EducationUSA, a global network of hundreds of advising centers supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, the number of international students in the US in 2010-2011 increased to 723,277 students, a 32% increase over 2000-2001 In addition, the most recent report produced by NAFSA: The Association of International Educators estimates that international students studying in the United States in 2010-2011 received a total of US$7.7 billion in financial assistance.

With over 4,500 universities and colleges you might find choice an issue. Flexibility helps; it is common for students to move from one institution to another, completing the first two years of a degree at one institution, usually a community college, and then moving to another. This has the advantage of upward mobility. The US offers a myriad selection of undergraduate and graduate programs including short-term specializations. All to help you reach your professional and personal goals.

IEC Lynk will work with you to help you identify the programs which best match your profile and interests, and what’s more, we will guide you through the application process.

Postgraduate in USA

The following are simply pointers. To supplement this information, we suggest you browse the Education USA 5 steps to graduate study. Remember, we’ll be happy to help.

Qualifications and duration.

Doctoral studies. 3 to 4 years.
Master Degree. Generally 2 years.
Short-term graduate specialization. A term or 4 months, often with professional experience included. We are accredited representatives of some outstanding institutions.

Tuition fees per year.

Master Degree. Tuition fees vary between institutions. Ball-park orientation for public and private insititutions example, US$23,590 (University of Indianapolis) and US$40,460 (MIT academic year 9 months).
Short-term specialization. Between US$ 3,500 and US$ 13,500 per session.

Can I work while I study?

No, unless you can find a job on campus. However, you can apply for an OPT visa if you complete a year of graduate study in the United States and want to stay for a second year and work.

Where will I live?

Campus or homestay. We work with the Student Support services to organize your accommodation.

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Undergraduate in USA

Planning is essential. 12 to 18 months beforehand, start your planning. Think about:

Why I want to study in the United States?
Which schools are right for me. Which will meet my needs?
Will I need financial assistance?
What are the requisites in terms of standardized tests?
What are the application and financial aid deadlines?

Start your research. Go to an Education USA Fair. Browse Education USA 5 steps to undergraduate study. Remember, we’ll be happy to help.

Qualifications and duration.

Associate Degree. 2 years.
Bachelor Degree. 4 years.
Transfer 2+2 years. Many students take this route, starting at a College and transferring into the university of their choice for their final two years.

Tuition fees per year.

You will need to research tuition fees carefully. The range is wide. For example:

Community College approximately US$ 7,800/academic year.
Private university in the range of US$40,848/academic year.
Public university in the range of US$23,590/academic year.

Can I work while I study?

International students may not work in the United States, unless they work on campus.

Where will I live?

Student Halls, campus or homestay. We help organize your accommodation with the student support office at each university or college.

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Foundation/Gap year in USA

Take time between high school and college to think it out, raise your profile to compete for a place in a selective college, maybe do some volunteer work, improve your English, take your SATs, Subject Tests and TOEFL, take a pre-university year before you commit to a Degree.

Duration.

Semester.
Academic year.

Qualifications.

Foundation year or term.
Pathway.
Certificate.
English for University.

Can I work while I study?

International students on a student visa may not work in the United States unless it is on campus.

Where will I live?

On campus or homestay. We help organize your accommodation with the international office at each university. If you are under 18, we will need to organize guardianship. As official representatives of your school, we work with your school to organize everything for you and we are in touch with you and with your school throughout your stay.

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Work Experience/ Internship in USA

Take your first career steps in a professional learning environment. Considered part of your learning experience, a “practicum” is unpaid. A co-op program is paid.

Duration.

3-6 months.

Qualifications

Strengthen your CV.
Internationalize your profile.
Network.

Tuition fees.

The cost of organizing your internship is included in the overall program fee.

Where will I live?

Generally homestay, which we organize with the help of our colleagues in your destination.

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High Schools in USA

Choosing the best education is one of the most important decisions we, as parents, will make for our children. It is perfectly viable to study in another country for a term, an academic year or even more. We will be happy to help you make the best selection.

Duration.

10 weeks, semester or academic year.
Two years if objective is preparation for college in the US, with preparation for SAT, Subject Tests and TOEFL, plus college counselling.

Qualifications

Academic year.
High School graduation.
International Baccalaureate.

Where will I live?

Boarding School or family. We will need to organize guardianship, this is organized jointly with the international office at the high school in question. We coordinate it all for you and we are in touch with you and with your school throughout your stay.

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English and Test Prep in USA

East Coast, West Coast and everything in between; there are so many great locations. If graduate or undergraduate studies are your objective, a university-based school is probably a wise choice. We can offer you city, country, beach, or pure escape locations.

Duration.