International Students at Arts Academy
A global community of artists—waiting to welcome you
Our dedicated international student support team is here to help you and your family navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
Welcome
欢迎, स्वागत है, Bienvenido, Bienvenue, أهلاً وسهلاً, স্বাগতম, Добро пожаловать, Bem-vindo, خوش آمدید, Selamat datang, Willkommen, ようこそ, Karibu, स्वागत आहे, స్వాగతం, Hoş geldiniz, 환영합니다, வரவேற்கிறேன், Chào mừng, Benvenuto, ยินดีต้อนรับ, આપનું સ્વાગત છે, Witamy, Ласкаво просимо, خوش آمدید, ಸ್ವಾಗತ, സ്വാഗതം, خوش آمدید, Bun venit, Welkom, Barka da zuwa, Kaabọ, ڀلي ڪري آيا, እንኳን ደህና መጡ, ကြိုဆိုပါတယ်, Nnọọ, Xush kelibsiz, Maligayang pagdating, स्वागत छ, Dobrodošli, Selamat datang, Baga nagaan dhuftan, Wamkelekile, مراقب باش, Siyakwamukela, स्वागत छ, පිළිගනිමු, Takulandirani, Vítejte
From application to graduation, we're here for you
Interested International Students
International students interested in applying to Interlochen Arts Academy are encouraged to reach out to Executive Dean of Admission Ken Labate at ken.labate@interlochen.org or 231.276.7372 with any questions about applications, students visas, enrolling, and more.
Enrolled International Students
If you’re an international student currently enrolled at Interlochen Arts Academy and have questions or concerns about your academic journey or future plans, please contact Dean of Academic and College Counseling Chad Gapinski at gapinskicd@interlochen.org or 231.276.7493.
A safe and supportive environment: Find out how Interlochen helps international students thrive as they study the arts
Students and staff members share insights into Interlochen’s vibrant international community, including student groups and special celebrations.
Voices of Interlochen: International Students and the Community That Supports Them
In this video, international students—and the dedicated faculty and staff who support them—share their experiences at Interlochen Arts Academy, highlighting their artistic growth, academic journeys, and the strong sense of community they’ve found in this vibrant, global boarding school.
Global Spotlight: International News & Stories from Interlochen
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Students and staff members share insights into Interlochen’s vibrant international community, including student groups and special celebrations.
The third-year visual arts major from China shares why he and his family chose Interlochen, how he has worked to overcome language and cultural differences, and how he’s supporting other international students.
Zhang reflects on his favorite classes, the support he’s received from International Student Services, and the friends he’s made—even across language barriers.
The second-year senior shares highlights of her Interlochen experience, from finding support as an international student to performing Kazakh rap songs in front of her peers.
At just nineteen years of age, Keso is teaching classes in Cape Town on financial literacy and human rights. Her time at Interlochen was a proving ground, providing her with knowledge and leadership opportunities that helped shape her into the advocate she is today.