International Students and Families


Welcome to Interlochen

Artists from all over the world have found an inspiring and transformative experience at Interlochen. Surrounded by a creative, global community, immersed in a scenic, natural setting, individual talents thrive. Here you will learn from renowned professionals, while developing lifelong friendships and enduring confidence.

Arts Academy Overview

Learn about how to apply, enrollment processes for international students, English as a second language curriculum, campus life, and more.

Preparing for Academy

Review the International Student section for more detailed Arts Academy information specific to our international families.

Arts Camp Overview

Learn about how to apply, enrollment considerations for international students, and camp life.

Preparing for Camp

Review the International Student section for more detailed Arts Camp information specific to our international families.

Virtual Tour Resources Center

Tour our facilities, hear from students, and register for online events from the comfort of your home.

Virtual Tour

virtual tour interlochen center for the arts

Interlochen News & Features

A student wearing a blue Interlochen hoodie poses against a lake at sunset.
A stage without borders: One musical theatre student’s journey from China to Interlochen

For junior musical theatre major Luna Cheng, traveling from China to Interlochen meant stepping into the unknown—and discovering a stronger, more confident performer along the way.

A student wearing a colorful scarf gazes excitedly at an orange in her hand.
From Guatemala to Interlochen: Maria De la Roca Covarrubias shares her story

She flew almost two thousand miles to attend high school in the US. From making new friends to starting a salsa band, here’s how this junior acting major is thriving at Interlochen Arts Academy.

A woman dressed in bright pink poses next to a yellow car surrounded by flowers.
Never too late to create: How Lorie Donnelly rediscovered her artistic self through Interlochen Online courses

After studying voice at Arts Camp in the 70s, Donnelly turned her focus to launching her teaching career and raising her children. Now, she’s exploring creative writing as a “second career”—a journey that has brought her joy, renewed her creativity, and stoked her ambitions to publish a book.

Upcoming Interlochen Concerts & Events

Apr
12

Interlochen in Los Angeles: April 2026

Various Dates & Times | April 12-14

Apr
12

Music, Academy Faculty, Guest Artist

Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Hyemin Kim, piano, and Siwon Kim, piano

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Apr
15

Music, Academy Student

Piano Department Recital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required