Application form

We advise students abroad to apply 6-8 weeks before the desired starting date. Please complete entire application in English and BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS. You may Email all inquiries to Admissions@approachusa.com or Mail/fax all documents to:

Approach International Student Center
Attn: Admissions
196 Harvard Ave. #2 – Allston, MA – 02134
Fax: (617) 787-4926 Tel: (617) 787-5401

The following items must be enclosed with your application:

Completed and signed application for admission and enrollment agreement. (If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign.)
Copy of biographical page of your passport (if you are already in the US, please include a copy of your current visa and I-94 card);
Financial support documentation (A current bank statement or sponsorship letter, in ENGLISH, stating sufficient funds for the minimum duration of your studies at APPROACH).
Application related fees (see last page).

Application Form

2021 Application form - Step 1 of 4

Name *

First

Last

US. Social Security

Email *

US Phone

Gender *

Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) *//

Country of Birth *

Country of Citzenship *

Native Language *

How did you hear about Approach? *

Permanent Address at home country *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

US Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Dependents (must be spouse or child under 21 years old to request an F2 status)

Dependent #1 Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *//

Gender *

Country of Birth *

Citizenship *

Is this Dependent in U.S.? *

Relationship to Student *

Spouse
Son
Daughter

Dependent #2 Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *//

Gender *

Country of Birth *

Citizenship *

Is this Dependent in the U.S.?

Relationship to Student *

Spouse
Son
Daughter

Dependent #3 Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *//

Gender *

Country of Birth *

Citizenship *

Is this Dependent in the U.S.?

Relationship to Student *

Spouse
Son
Daughter

Dependent #4 Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *//

Gender *

Country of Birth *

Citizenship *

Is this Dependent in the U.S? *

Relationship to Student *

Spouse
Son
Daughter

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ESL Intensive Plus (A1- and up): US$ 225/week
ESL Study Group (A1- and up): US$ 225/week
ESL Teen Cultural (A1- and up): US$ 225/week

Advanced professional programs

Advanced Academic Preparation: (B2+ and up): US$ 225/week
Business Program (B2+ and up):US$ 225/week
ESL Teaching Internship (C1 and up): US$ 225/week

Test preparation programs

TOEFL preparation (B2- and up): US$ 225/week
GMAT preparation (C1 and up): US$ 225/week
GRE preparation (C1and up): US$ 225/week
SAT preparation (C1 and up): US$ 225/week

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ACCEPTANCE PACKAGE DELIVER:

I will pick up the acceptance package in the U.S.
Please mail my acceptance package to the permanent address above by regular mail at no charge. (It may take up to 12 weeks to arrive)
Please mail my acceptance package to the permanent address above by courier delivery

Date of Arrival (mm/dd/yyyy), Airline, Departure airport, Flight number, Destination

HOUSING APPLICATION: (To request housing, check your preferences bellow and forward the US$100 housing placement fee plus $500 non-refundable housing deposit)

Host Family
Dormitory
Apartment

Meals included
No meals
Kitchen access

The minimum time in which a full time student may be enrolled in a housing arrangement is one month. The remainder of first month’s housing payment is due to the housing provider in full upon to arrival. Housing providers have their own policies for cancellations and refunds. In most cases, the first and second weeks are non-refundable. Upon arrival, all subsequent housing payments will be made directly to the housing provider. APPROACH will strive to provide the type of accommodation requested. In some cases, a particular type of housing may not be available, in which case ample notice will be given to the student, who may choose another type of accommodation or may decline to accept accommodation through APPROACH. Under no circumstance, however, is APPROACH obligated to supply a particular accommodation type at any time.

STUDENT VISA (I-20) APPLICATION (please submit a copy of marriage certificate and each dependent’s birth certificate. If present in the US, submit copy of passport biographical page, visa page and I-94 card for each dependent)

I’m applying from abroad.
I’m changing my status to the F1-student status. Please state your current status and expiration date:
I’m a student at APPROACH and I am applying to a new program.
I’m transferring from another school. Please state school name, date of last attendance, Phone number

Emergency Contact in the US

Person in the US Relationship Phone Number Email

Health Insurance

I will provide a copy of my current health insurance.
I will purchase health insurance upon arrival.

FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION: You and/or the person who is financially responsible for you must read and sign the statement below and include with this application either a current bank statement or a letter from the bank, in ENGLISH, certifying that sufficient funds will be available to meet your school and living expenses while in the United States. Approach can also accept a letter guaranteeing financial support from your employer or an original scholarship letter from your government or another organization. "I understand that the tuition, fees, and living expenses while studying at APPROACH will be between US$1200 and US$1800 per month depending on the program I choose. I agree to be legally responsible for all costs incurred by the registrant while enrolled at Approach International Student Center, Inc.”

Sponsor or guardian (Print Name), US Social Security, Phone Number Email Date Signature

Street Address, City, State, Country, Postal code

FEES TO BE INCLUDED ON THIS APPLICATION: (please check all that applies)

Application fee: $100
Housing placement fee: $100
Airport transfer fee: $90
Courier/ handling fee: $90
Reinstatement/change of status fee: $200

FEES TO BE PAID BEFORE 1St. SESSION

Registration fee: $150
First session tuition:(as stated on page 1)

APPROACH accepts credit cards, debit cards, traveler's checks, personal check, wire transfers, and money orders. You may authorize us to charge a credit card by filling out the form on the side or send us a wire transfer. If you decide to send us a wire transfer, please fax or send a copy of the receipt with your application. All fees applied to wire transfers should be paid by the student.

Total

$ 0.00

Credit Card *

This page is insecure. Credit Card field should be used for testing purposes only.

Card Number

Security Code

Name on Card

Expiration/

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT: *

I/we the undersigned hereby certify that I have read and fully understand all information on the school website, catalog, and brochures pertaining to the program I have chosen to attend. Submission of this international student application & enrollment agreement constitutes an acceptance of the terms and conditions of enrollment at Approach International Student Center, Inc. (If the student is 18 or younger, a sponsor’s co-signature is required.) and, the agreement becomes a legal and biding contract between the parties and acknowledge receipt of a fully executed copy of this agreement.

Student Signature / Legal Guardian (if applicant is younger than 18 years old) *

Student name, date and Signature

Sponsor Signature

Sponsor name, date, and Signature

Name

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