Updated May 8, 2008
EDUCATION ADVISING CENTERS
Assisting 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.
Scholarship for Achiever
Durban’s first United States Achievers Program (USAP) candidate has received Duke University’s prestigious Reggie Howard Scholarship for a four year undergraduate degree program. Cape Town and Johannesburg recently announced their winners.
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, 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.
Contact Info & 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 |
| 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. Group information sessions regarding undergraduate (Bachelor degree) studies in the U.S. are held on the last Friday of each month promptly at 2:30 pm. Students interested in graduate (Master's or PhD) study should contact Ms Knowles fo an appointment. |
| Advising center hours | Wed-Fri: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Telephone no. | (031) 305-7600 x 3135 |
| Fax no. | (031)305-7693 |
| knowlessd@state.gov | |
| Street address | Old Mutual Building ( 30th Floor), 303 West Street, Durban, South Africa |
Johannesburg
| Advisor | Carol Wilson |
| Consultations | Call to make an appointment |
| Advising Center Hours | Tue-Fri: 09:00 am - 4:00pm (Closed 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) |
| Telephone call consultations | Tue-Thu: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fri: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Telephone no. | (011) 838-2231 x127 |
| Fax no. | (011) 838-3920 |
| EducationUSAjhb@state.gov | |
| Street address | 1066 Building (3rd floor), cnr. Prichard & Harrison Sts., Braamfontein (City Center) |
| Postal address | PO Box 1762, Houghton, 2041 |
International Students Welcome in America, Officials Say
Washington – The United States wants to provide more opportunities for international students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to attend U.S. colleges and universities, says State Department official Thomas Farrell.
The key message to international students is that “we want you to come here” and that “building a financial package for talented students is something we are expert at,” he told a House of Representatives subcommittee hearing June 29.
Guides on Study in the US
- Undergraduate study
- Graduate study and MBA Programs
- Specialised professional study
- Opportunites for scholars
- Short-term study
- Student-athletes
- Predeparture information
- Living in the USA
Admission Testing
Undergraduate admission
English language ability
Graduate admission
Test centers in South Africa
Thompson Prometric conduct tests for GMAT, GRE & TOEFL
| Registration: Prometric ATTN: PTC Registrations Noorderwagenplein 6 8223 Al Lelystad The Netherlands Tel: +31 320 239-593 Fax: +31 320 239-886 |
Cape Town Test Center Thomson Prometric The EF International Language School 389 Kloof Street Gardens Tel: +27 (0)21 422-4735 |
Johannesburg Test Center Thomson Prometric 55 Empire Road Parktown (Center no. 8201) Tel: +27 (0)11 713-0653 Fax: +27 (0)11 482-3715 |
Web Sites
U.S. Government
University & college directories and guides
Distance & online education
Cost of study & financial aid
- College Board's reports on trends in college pricing and student aid
- NAFSA Association of International Educators
- EDUPASS
- Fulbright Scholarships for graduate study
Visas for study in the USA
Notice Board
Pre-Departure Orientation Program
This program is designed to prepare you for university life in the US and will be held in ...
Cape Town
June 20, 2008, 9:00-13:00
Durban
June 20, 2008, 13:00-17:00
Johannesburg
June 21, 2008
USAP Student Achievers Program
The United States Achievers Program (USAP) assists highly-talented and determined, economically disadvantaged grade eleven students negotiate and finance their studies at colleges and universities in the United States.
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Information Sessions
Find out more about studying in the USA
- Cape Town
- 15:00 on ...
Apr 16, May 14 & Jun 18 - Durban
- 14:30 on ...
Apr 25 & May 30 - Johannesburg
- Download the schedule
(pdf format) - Pietermaritzburg
- 14:30 on ...
May 2
... at the American Corner, Msunduzi Municipal Library, 260 Church Street.
"SAT Success"
Study guides for the SAT Reasoning Test are available from the Education USA Advising Centers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Cost is R200,00.
Scams
S.A. Education System
A profile of the South African education system for the purpose of evaluating South African students for study in the USA