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Studying in the USA

Educational Advisors Assist South African Students to Study in the USA

"We are home to the world's best colleges and universities, where more students come to study than any other place on Earth. What's more, we are the first nation to be founded for the sake of an idea – the idea that each of us deserves the chance to shape our own destiny. That is why centuries of pioneers and immigrants have risked everything to come here. It's why our students don't just memorize equations, but answer questions like "What do you think of that idea? What would you change about the world? What do you want to be when you grow up?" - President Obama, State of the Union Address, January 2011

The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system that attracts students and scholars from across the globe.
 
Education Advisors in Cape Town,  Durban and Johannesburg provide guidance for study in the United States of America. They offer accurate, unbiased information about all accredited U.S. higher Education institutions through orientation sessions and individual counseling, and maintain collections of useful publications for use by advisees.

Online Information to Get You Started

Contact Information & Hours of Operation

Johannesburg
Advising Center Hours

Mon & Wed: 14:00 - 16:30, Tue, Thu & Fri: 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30 (closed 13:00 - 14:00)
Closed on US and SA public holidays
General information, access to educational advising resources, and purchasing of guides available during Library operating hours (given above).
Advisor Claire Owen
You may refer to our “frequently asked questions” section for information. If your question is not found there, send us an e-mail at educationusajhb@state.gov and we will do our best to respond within 2 business days.
Consultations Consultation upon appointment. Attendance of the General Orientation session is a requirement for one-on-one consultation.
Telephone no. 011 290-3108
Fax no. Fax no. 011 884-0534
Email  educationusajhb@state.gov
Street address U.S. Consulate IRC, 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst
Postal address PO Box 787197, Sandton 2146
   
Cape Town
Advisor Alice A.K. King
Consultations

Available by appointment only. Attendance at a General Orientation session is a requirement for one-on-one consultation.

Advising center hours Advising center open by appointment only.  Walk-ins at the U.S. Consulate cannot be accommodated.  Education advising materials available to the public at the U.S. Consulate's American Corner -- USinfo@Central -- located at the Cape Town Central Library.
Tel no. (021) 702-7362
Email educationusacapetown@gmail.com 
Street address 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake, 7945
Postal address PostNet Suite 50, Private Bag x26, Tokai, 7966
   
Durban
Advisor Susan Knowles
Consultations Sessions  on Undergraduate (Bachelor degree) Study in the U.S. are held on the last Friday of each month at 2:30 pm.
Sessions on Graduate (Master’s and PhD) Study are the first Friday of each month at 2:30pm.
Please RSVP your attendance   
Advising Center Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 am - 5:00pm
Telephone no. (031) 305-7600 x3135
Fax no. (031) 305-7693
Email knowlessd@state.gov
Street address Old Mutual Building, 30th Floor, 303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street, Durban


Satellite Centers

The following Satellite Centers are open to the public where a reference collection on US University study is available.  The EducationUSA Advisors do not currently maintain office hours at these sites, but do sometimes hold events at these locations.

Soweto Rosa Parks Library
Telephone no.  011 982 5580
Fax no. 011 982 5844
Email  rosaparkslibrary@yahoo.com
Street address:  Ipelengeng Community Centre, 1283 Phera & Dlamini Sts, White City, Jabavu
Cape Town USInfo@Central (American Corner)
Telephone no.  021 467 1567  Email: usinfo@gmail.com
Street Address
 Cape Town Central Library, Corner of Darling and Parade Streets
Durban American Corner
Telephone no. 033 392 2634
E-Mail: Thembani.Langa@msunduzi.gov.za
Street address Bessie Head Library, 260 Church Street

Education USA

This center belongs to the EducationUSA network of educational advising centers affiliated with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. EducationUSA advisers strive to provide accurate, comprehensive, current, and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States. We do not endorse or rank any college or university, nor do we endorse services provided by any company or organization in areas of test preparation, admissions, placement, language training, or visa procurement.

Notice Board

Information sessions

  • Find out more about studying in the USA by attending an information session.
    RSVP: Call/email to reserve your place for these sessions!
  • DURBAN
    General Information Sessions

    Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree): Last Friday of each month

    Graduate (Master’s or PhD): First Friday of each month

    Where & When:

    Old Mutual Building
    30th Floor
    303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street
    2:30 pm

    RSVP: Susan Knowles
    knowlessd@state.gov
    or  tel: 031 305-7600
  • JOHANNESBURG

    General Information Sessions

    Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree): First Friday of each month

    Graduate (Master’s or PhD): Last Friday of each month


    Where & When

    U.S. Consulate General
    1 Sandton Drive (corner Rivonia Street), Sandton
    14:15 pm

    Kindly note that parking is available at the mall across the street. Also, please note that NO electronic devices will be allowed into the building.

    Please RSVP by C.O.B. at least two days prior to the session 
    educationusajhb@state.gov or  call 011 290-3108

Entrance Exams and Guides

  • Exams

    For information and registration for the following exams, go to the corresponding website:
    · SAT
    · ACT
    · TOEFL
    · GRE
    · GMAT

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    This guide is designed to help you and your family understand the National
    Collegiate Athletic Association rules for progressing from being a high school
    athlete to a student-athlete in college.

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