Admissions

Non-Discrimination Policy

EA admits students without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, disability, or any other factor prohibited by law. The academy complies with the Civic Rights Act of 1964, related executive orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and all civil rights laws of Virginia.

Admissions Policy

All applicants are required to complete a personal interview with an admissions representative, either in person or by telephone. Personal interviews enable school administrators to determine whether an applicant is a strong candidate for enrollment into the Academy.

EA uses multiple criteria to determine a student’s readiness for the demands of post-secondary academic life. However, the most important admissions criteria for acceptance into the English As A Second Language Certificate Program is based on completion of the school’s placement examination and an interview with a school administrator.

New Students

The following items must be completed at the time of application:

  • Application for Admission
  • Enrollment Agreement (if the applicant is under 18 years of age, the agreement must be signed by a parent or guardian)
  • Financial Aid documentation (if applicable)
  • Payment of application fee (non-refundable)
  • Interview Acceptance Approval Form
  • Student Disclosure Form

After an applicant has completed and submitted the above documents and paid the application fee, EA will assess the application package and make a determination regarding the applicant’s admissions status. Completed applications will be processed when received and applicants will be informed of the Academy’s decision as soon as possible. The Academy reserves the right to reject applicants if the items listed above are not successfully completed in a timely manner.

High School/Home School Students

Graduating high school seniors that plan to attend the Academy can earn a certificate. The Academy also offers an early enrollment program that allows students to earn a certificate while still in high school. If the student is a high school junior or senior, or the home school equivalent, and is at least 16 years of age, they may be able to take EA courses under certain conditions. The Program is known as Dual Enrollment and allows students to receive an EA transcript that documents the courses taken and the associated grades received. Students are allowed to enroll in many of the Academy’s courses.

The following items must be completed at the time of application:

  • Application for Admission
  • Enrollment Agreement (if the applicant is under 18 years of age, the agreement must be signed by a parent or guardian)
  • Take the Placement Examinations (A satisfactory score is required or a minimum SAT score of 550 on the Critical Reading Section of the SAT.
  • Review the EA Catalog and Schedule of Classes (all course prerequisites must be satisfied)
  • Dual Enrollment Recommendation Form
  • Payment of application fee (non-refundable)
  • Interview Acceptance Approval Form
  • An official copy of the high school transcript must be provided

International Students

Admissions requirements and acceptance procedures are the same for international students and students that are U.S. citizens. In order for international students to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility that is Form I-20, he or she must provide the Affidavit of Support Form (I-134) to the Admissions Office. The I-134 verifies that all funds will be available for educational and living expenses while a student is studying in the United States.

Admissions Requirements for International Students

  • Application for Admission
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • An official or certified copy of your secondary school diploma or certificate equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
  • Verification of financial support
  • Payment of application fee (non-refundable)
  • Demonstration of English language proficiency
  • Photo ID
  • Household registration form/Family Census form