EduKick USA Prep High School Soccer Boarding School Academy - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. How old do you have to be to enter the program? - You have to be eligible to attend High School, i.e. at least a freshman (9th grade to 12th grade) – boys & girls ages 14-18.
2. Is the program year-round? - EDUKICK USA is a full-time residency academy where players from all around the country and
abroad live, study, train and compete for 11 months of the year (August – June).
3. Do players get any time off throughout the year? - Yes, players have a mandatory 2-week Winter break (end of December – beginning of January). There are also Fall (October) and Spring (March) breaks in school, however, the soccer schedule determines whether the training continues or not.
4. Is the program open to boys and girls? - Yes - Co-Ed, girls are welcome to apply also!
5. The full annual tuition for a full-time residency academy is $84,990 USD and includes the following: accommodations in our dorm rooms, team meals that are nutritionally balanced for an athlete, experienced coaching and training at the number one training facility in the country, strength and conditioning training, professional locker, training gear, Prep High School education (domestic students) with school-issued notebook device, tutoring and academic support, college recruitment assistance, NCAA eligibility counseling, SAT/ACT prep, team travel and team transportation, tournament, and tournament registration fees.
6. What does this not include? - This does not include any Visa / Immigration expenses, transportation costs incurred in getting to or from the Academy, and any personal expenses required through the year.
7. Is the EduKick USA High School accredited? - Yes, our affiliated Prep High School is fully accredited and able to issue the I-20 form required to apply for the F-1 US Student Visa.
8. Does my child need to attend a tryout? - No. in order to be considered for a potential full-time residency program every player needs to submit a soccer video and soccer resume package and schedule a video Zoom interview.
9. How do I get a student Visa? - Once you have accepted and invited to join EDUKICK USA Academy, will issue you an I-20 form. Then, you can request an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in your home country and apply for the F-1 student visa.
10. How long does the visa last? - Currently, international students are only allowed to attend a U.S. public high school for a total of 12 months with the issued I-20 form and F-1 student visa. However, we are working on changing this and are hopeful in the near future international students will be allowed to attend for multiple years at EDUKICK USA Prep Academy. Email: [email protected]
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