Initial Applicants

Applicants who are currently outside the U.S. and seek to apply for an F1 student visa at the U.S. Consulate to enter the U.S. to study at AAE.

• hybrid courses (online + in-person)
• in-person courses (coming in the fall)

Transfer Applicants

Applicants who are currently in the U.S. attending another school with an I-20 and plan to transfer to AAE.

• online courses
• hybrid courses (online + in-person)
• in-person courses (coming in the fall)

Change of Status Applicants

Applicants who are in the U.S. on a non-student visa (B1, B2, J1, etc.) and need to change status to remain in the U.S. to attend AAE.

• hybrid courses (online + in-person)
• in-person courses (coming in the fall)

How to Apply

Types of Applicants

• Initial - Initial applicants are students who are currently outside the U.S. and are seeking to apply for an F-1 student visa at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate to study in the U.S. at AAE. Please note that the ICE guidance on COVID-19 states that students who entered the U.S. or will enter the U.S. after March 9, 2020 cannot enroll in a full course of study that is 100% online. However, since we offer hybrid classes, a combination of online and in-person classes, initial students are eligible to obtain a student visa to study at AAE.

• Transfer - Transfer applicants are students who are currently attending another school in the U.S. Current ICE guidance allow fully online enrollment for students who were in the U.S. as of March 9, 2020 and continue to remain in the U.S. for transfer to and study in AAE's online courses.

• Change of Status - Change of Status applicants are students who are currently in the U.S. on another status (B1, B2, J1, etc.) and seek to change to student status to remain in the U.S. to attend AAE. Our hybrid classes are offered for students seeking to change to student status.

Start Here

The first step for all types of applications is to apply to the American Academy of English to receive the acceptance documents and Form I-20:

STEP 1 – Complete Application Form

• Apply online or download the application form.
  

STEP 2 – Collect Supporting Documents 

• PASSPORT. Copy of the ID page(s) of your passport. It must be valid at least 6 months beyond your anticipated stay in the U.S.

• BANK STATEMENT. Student Applicants must show adequate funds to cover all expenses for their expected length of study in the U.S. The following are the types of source of funds:
• Personal Funds – Submit your bank statement
• Sponsor residing in the U.S. – Submit I-134 Affidavit of Support Form and bank statement
• Sponsor residing outside the U.S. – Submit Certificate of Sponsorship and bank statement

All statements must be current and are subject to authentication with the financial institution. The minimum estimated tuition and housing costs for a length of study is as follows:

12 weeks                                  $4,600 USD

24 weeks                                  $9,000 USD

1 academic year (36 weeks)    $13,500 USD

2 academic years (48 weeks)  $16,300 USD

• Transfer Students Only. If you are currently attending another school, provide these additional documents:
• Transfer Form
• Copy of your recent I-94
• Copy of your current Form I-20
• Copy of your F1 visa (if available)

Click here for all forms. 

STEP 3 – Pay Application Fee and Submit Documents 

• Pay the $100USD application fee. Application and courier fees are non-refundable.

• Submit documents to:

American Academy of English 

530 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102  USA

tel: +1 415 567-0189

fax: +1 415 567-1475

admissions@aae.edu

After Applying

After all the required documents and fee(s) are received, allow up to 3 business days for processing. We will contact you should additional information is needed. Upon acceptance, you will receive an Acceptance Packet which contains your Acceptance Letter and Form I-20. Your next step depends on your type of application:

• Initial Applicants – Apply for the F-1 student visa at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy.

• Transfer Applicants – We will notify your current school your acceptance to our program for release of your SEVIS record. Your new Form I-20 will be issued by your program start date.

• Change of Status Applicants – Submit a change of status application with supporting documents and fees to USCIS.

Before enrollment, please provide proof of high/secondary school completion or higher degree to show that you possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. It does not need to be translated to English. Otherwise you must successfully take and pass the ability-to-benefit test.

Cancellation and refund policy

Please note: the online application is equivalent to a "written application." You may now download the application form, or proceed with the online application: