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Close Window Keitumetse and Siyabulela are beneficiaries of the Opportunities Grant Fund,   awarded by the U.S. Government in just a few countries. It is used to assist low-income students with some of their pre-college costs when applying to a U.S university
Keitumetse and Siyabulela are beneficiaries of the Opportunities Grant Fund, awarded by the U.S. Government in just a few countries. It is used to assist low-income students with some of their pre-college costs when applying to a U.S university

Studying in the USA

Educational Advisors Assist South African Students to Study in the USA

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.
 
In the words of President Bush, "We encourage international students to take part in our educational system. The relationships that are formed between individuals from different countries, as part of international education programs and exchanges ... foster goodwill that develops into vibrant, mutually beneficial partnerships among nations."

Education Advisors in Cape Town and Durban 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.

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Contact Information & Hours of Operation

Cape Town

Advisor Martha Bridgman
Consultations Call to make an appointment
Advising center hours Mon- Tue: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed- Thu: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Telephone no. (021) 702-7362
Fax no. (021) 702-7307
Email bridgmanm@state.gov
Street address 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake, 7945
Postal address PostNet Suite 50, Private Bag x26, Tokai, 7966
   

 Durban

Advisor Susan Knowles
Consultations Call to make an appointment for individual consultation after first attending a Study in the USA Group Information Session.
Group Information 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.
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 West Street, Durban

Johannesburg  

Dear Advising Center Patrons

Please take note of the following changes at the United States Consulate General in Johannesburg:

1. There is presently no Johannesburg Educational Advisor. Until a new Educational Advisor has assumed duties, students with general advising requests should contact either Susan Knowles, the Durban Educational Advisor, or Martha Bridgman, the Cape Town Educational Advisor, for assistance. 

2. Students may continue to visit the Educational Advising Center to conduct research on their US College applications.  All students must bring photo identification with them to enter the building.  There is no public parking at the new consulate, though patrons may park at Sandton City Mall.

3. The Educational Advising Center in Johannesburg will continue to sell US college admission test guides to students, please contact Theresa Petja at 011 290-3000.

 
Notice Board

University Information Fair in Durban 
When: Friday, Nov. 13th
Where: Durban High School (DHS), 255 St. Thomas Road, Musgrave, Durban Time: 1:00 – 3:30pm
Who Should Come: Any high school student interested in study in the U.S.
Who will be There: Representatives from these & other universities: Columbia, Colgate, Pennsylvania State, Michigan State, Drake, Truman State, Tampa, & West Virginia


INFORMATION SESSIONS
Find out more about studying in the USA by attending an information session
RSVP: Call to reserve your place for these sessions!  

Cape Town 
15:00...
Aug 26, Sep 23 & Oct 28 2009  

Durban
14:30...
• Last Fri each month for undergraduate study;
• First Fri each month for graduate study

Johannesburg
See advisory


Student Achievers Program
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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.
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