EducationUSA Advising Center - Cape Town

Our EducationUSA Advising Center in Cape Town provides guidance and information for students interested in studying at U.S. universities and colleges.  We also welcome and assist U.S. universities interested in recruiting students from the Cape, which is, the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa. Our events include monthly introductory information sessions, follow-up group advising through our EducationUSA Scholars program, and outreach to provincial high schools and universities. The Opportunity Fund Program was introduced in 2007. This program targets outstanding but disadvantaged students and provides mentoring and assistance throughout the application process.

In a nutshell, our EducationUSA Advising Center offers the following resources and sessions:

- General Information Sessions: Attendance at a Group Session is a mandatory requirement for further advising.

- Individual Advising (after attending a general session)

- American Spaces (Libraries) Outreach

- SAT Guides & Test Center

- School & University Presentations

- College Fairs

This center is by appointment only due to security measures at the U.S. Consulate General. Students need to email the center to first attend a general information session (held monthly) and then can apply to work individually with the adviser or to have an individual consultation.

The Cape Town EducationUSA Advising Center hosts monthly information session on the last Thursday of every month at the American Corner Cape Town (Corner Darling and Parade Streets, Central Library, Cape Town). Please call American Corner Cape Town at 021-444-0997 to confirm your attendance.

Services

Student Memberships
Audience: International Students
One-on-One Advising
Audience: International Students
Advising by Appointments
Audience: International Students
Drop-In Advising
Audience: International Students
Group Presentations/ Sessions
Audience: International Students
Computer/ Internet Access/ Use
Audience: International Students
DVDs/ Videos
Audience: International Students
Organize U.S. Higher Ed Orientation Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Suggest Lodging Options for U.S. University Representatives
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Recommend Visits/ Meetings for U.S. Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting Local High School Counselors
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist in Contacting the Country's Ministry of Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Assist U.S. Representatives in Contacting Local Colleges/ Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Participate in College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize College Fairs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host DVCs for U.S. Higher Education
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Host Online Chat / Webinar Sessions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Organize DVCs at Local Educational Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Information on Local Government and Foundation Scholarships
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Provide Local Transportation
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Verify the Recognition / Certification/ Accreditation of Local Institutions
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Connect U.S. institutions with Possible Partner Universities
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Administer/ Assist with U.S. Study Abroad Programs
Audience: U.S. Higher Education Professionals
Offer Local/ National School Counselor Training
Audience: High School Counsellors

Events

Financial Aid

Alfred University
Apply by:
May 15, 2023
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Apply by:
August 1, 2023

Walk-in Address

US Consulate 2 Reddam Avenue and USinfo@Central
Library Cape Town Central Library Old Drill Hall Corner Darling and Parade Streets
Tokai
7945
South Africa

Mailing Address

Post Net Suite 50
Private Bag x 26
Tokai
7966
South Africa

Center Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 13:00-17:30
Tuesday: 13:00-17:30
Wednesday: 13:00-17:30
Thursday: 13:00-17:30
Friday: 8:00-12:30
Saturday: Closed

Phone

27 21 702 7362 or 27 71 605 8758

Fax

27 21 702 7307