College Prep Academies at Embry-Riddle is a pre-college program for international high school students. Students are introduced to a variety of aviation-related topics while learning about the U.S. higher education system, university application process and effective communication. The program was formerly offered as the EducationUSA Academy and Academy Connects.
Academy students will:
- Attend workshops in academic communication and aviation topics, such as radio telephony, aerospace physiology and human factors.
- Apply skills learned in workshops in team challenges.
- Visit a variety of U.S. colleges and universities and talk with admission counselors.
- Learn important information about studying in the United States, including the visa process and financial aid.
- Write a college admissions essay and receive feedback from Embry-Riddle admission counselors in a one-on-one session.
- Learn about international student experience from an International Student Panel.
- Participate in excursions such as the Kennedy Space Center and St. Augustine.
Summer 2027 Program
We're pleased to host a program in the summer of 2027 on our Daytona Beach, Florida, campus.
The in-person College Prep Academies take place July 18-30 at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus.
Requirements
- Be a high school student between 15-17 years of age.
- Reside outside of the United States.
- Have at least an intermediate English language proficiency (e.g., B2 on the CEFR scale or higher).
Activities
In-person College Prep Academies will keep students busy all day long! Students are expected to attend all program activities, including:
- Academic Preparation Classes (~30 hours)
- Aviation Topics and Aerospace Career Exploration (~15 hours)
- Team Building Activities: Escape Room, Community Quest
- College Visits: Flagler College, Daytona State College, Bethune-Cookman University, University of Central Florida
- Field Trips: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Kennedy Space Center, St. Augustine
Note: Specific colleges, team-building activities and field-trip destinations are subject to change.
Students are also expected to complete some independent and group work assignments outside of the classroom. Program participants will be chaperoned at all times.
Cost
A $50 application fee is required. Your application will not be processed until the application fee is paid.
The cost for the in-person camp is $4,250. The non-refundable deposit of $500 is due May 15, 2027, and the camp must be paid in full by June 15, 2027. A limited number of scholarships up to $500 are available. To be considered, please submit both your program application and scholarship application by April 1, 2027. Please contact ERLI@erau.edu for more information.
The program cost includes:
- Tuition
- Books and materials
- Housing and meals
- Field trips and activities
- Transportation during camp
- Medical insurance during camp
The program cost does not include:
- Transportation to and from home country to Embry-Riddle campus
- Visa or other travel documents
- Personal items and souvenirs
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Contact Us
Daytona Beach Campus
Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)1 Aerospace Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Prescott Campus
Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)3700 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720