Full Requirements

CALUSA Institute is open to admit international students who are qualified and express interest in completing the programs of study offered by the school. Visa services include issuance of the applicant's Form I-20 to support application for a U.S. student visa.

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In addition to the admission and English proficiency requirements and procedures, international students must comply with immigration laws and regulations of the United States provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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International students must submit the following:

• Foreign transcript evaluation of their academic credentials issued by an evaluation agency recognized and approved by CALUSA Institute. At their discretion, international students may request the Admissions Office to coordinate the issuance of the foreign transcript evaluation.

• Bank statement that shows adequate funds to support tuition and fees for at least the first year of their program of study.

• Photocopy of passport.

• Mailing fee ranging from $50 to $70 (non-refundable) depending on the student's country of origin. This fee is required for international students being issued new I-20s only. It is not required for F-1 transfer-in students or students with existing I-20s from other originating schools.

• Other documents as may be required by the United States immigration agencies.

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English Proficiency Requirements

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To be admitted to any of the programs offered at CALUSA Institute, all applicants must meet the school's English proficiency standards outlined below. CALUSA Institute does not offer English language services such as ESL. All applicants must have at least an overall score of 61 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT), or its equivalent. The following applicants are exempt from this requirement:

1. Applicants who completed at least four (4) years of high school education in the United States

2. Applicants who completed at least two (2) years of higher education in the United States

3. Applicants who passed the CALUSA Institute English Proficiency Examination with a minimum score of 80%

4. Applicants who completed their high school or higher education in a country where English is the main language of instruction, as determined and approved by the Director of Admissions