International Students and Families

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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

Professional headshot of a Parul Kapur with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a teal embroidered top and earrings, smiling gently while facing the camera against a softly blurred indoor background with framed artwork.
Novelist, journalist, and literary critic Parul Kapur honored with Pattis Family Foundation Creative Arts Book Award

In a ceremony at Traverse City’s Alluvion last week, Pattis accepted an award for her work on "Inside the Mirror."

A young woman in a red shirt with a jubilant expression stands at the top of a mountain.
Courage to jump: How Cecilia Tooley got into the high school of her dreams

This homeschooled ninth-grader dreamed big—and it paid off. Find out her top secret to surviving and thriving during freshman year.

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.

Upcoming Interlochen Concerts & Events

Apr
16

Interlochen in New York City: April 2026

Various Dates & Times | April 16-18

Apr
16

Academy Student

Jazz at the City Opera House

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 7 p.m. ET

City Opera House $25, $20, Students $10

Apr
16

Music, Academy Student

Guitar Studio and Ensemble Recital

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required