Please note the following conditions will apply to all applications submitted after June 6, 2025. These conditions will take effect as soon as any one of them applies:

1. Middle or High School Capacity
If the middle or high school reaches full capacity:

• Any accepted students may be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available.
• Incomplete application packages will be canceled.

2. Fall Semester Applicants – Visa Requirement

• If the accepted applicant is applying for the Fall semester and their student visa is not fully approved by September 1, 2025, their application will be deferred to the Spring semester.

3. Spring Semester Applicants – Visa Issues

• If the accepted applicant is applying for the Spring semester and their student visa is not fully approved by January 1, 2026, you may choose to apply for Fall 2026-2027 admission.
• Please note: New tuition and financial aid terms may apply at our discretion.

We encourage all families to complete and submit applications as early as possible to avoid these limitations. Thank you for your understanding.

Step 7: Read the acceptance email carefully and confirm acceptance of the admissions offer by

1. Completing your child’s Tuition Agreement form

2. Pay the non-refundable* deposit of $5,000 USD via this link.

*If your child’s student visa was denied, please send us proof of visa denial within 30 days of receiving the I-20 to admissions@northernacademy.org. Once we receive the proof of visa denial, we will refund you the deposit minus a $300 processing fee. Please note that there will be a $300 fee for each I-20 re-issuance request.

Step 8: Once we receive the completed form and non-refundable deposit, we will then start your child’s I-20 application.

1. The PDSO/DSO (Principal designated school official/Designated school official) issues a draft I-20 around 5 business days after receiving the deposit.

2. Double check the draft to confirm all information is correct.

   1.  If corrections are NOT needed, reply to the email stating all information is correct.

   2.  If corrections are needed, reply with the correct information.

3. PDSO/DSO will send a confirmation email to the applicant’s Parent/Guardian’s email address on the application.

We usually give about a month’s time for the whole visa process and the student can enter as early as 30 days before the start date stated on the I-20. Important: Entry into the United States is not guaranteed after the program start date.

Step 9: After receiving the confirmation email from our PDSO/DSO, proceed with Step 9.

Step 10: Upon receiving Form I-20 from the PDSO/DSO at Northern Academy, please pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.

• Visit www.fmjfee.com. (You can only pay for the SEVIS I-901 fee using this site, do not pay via any other websites.) Keep the receipt for your visa interview.

Step 11: Schedule a visa interview at your local US Embassy or Consulate

You will need to bring the following documents to your visa interview:

1. Form I-20, with a signature from the PDSO/DSO

2. SEVIS I-901 fee receipt

3. A signed passport, valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to enter the US

4. Visa application forms from the US consulate (e.g. DS-160) and required photos

5. Transcripts and diplomas from previous schools

6. Tuition receipt from Northern Academy, and/or

7. Evidence of proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses

8. Acceptance letter from the Northern Academy Admissions Office

9. Information sheet about Northern Academy

10. Your intention to depart the US after completing your studies.

Step 12: Prepare for the visa interview

1. Know the usual questions

2. Practice your English

3. Know the program and how it fits your career plans

4. Employment should not be your main goal to go to the US

5. Prepare all documents and receipts

6. Arrive on time

Step 13:

1. Once you pass your visa interview, continue with Step 13.

2. If your child’s student visa was denied, please send us proof of visa denial within 30 days of receiving the denial letter to admissions@northernacademy.org. Once we receive the proof of visa denial, we will refund you the deposit minus a $300 processing fee.

Step 14: Notify us of your child’s visa approval by emailing proof to admissions@northernacademy.org. 

Step 15: Complete your child’s Enrollment Consent and Required Documents form by uploading your child’s following documents:

• birth certificate

• vaccination records

• physical examination (completed within one year from your child’s starting date)

• Northern Medical Center (NMC) consent form

Step 16: Ensure that your child’s full tuition balance is paid off at least 45 days before the program start date listed on I-20.

For your convenience, please view and complete our Acceptance Checklist via this link.

Failure to complete Step 16 at least 45 days before the program start date will result in the cancellation of your child’s enrollment and student visa.

Step 17: You will receive your child’s Official Enrollment email once the health documents have been cleared by our nurse.

The Official Enrollment email contains vital information, including the link to purchase your child’s school uniform, your child’s enrollment date, boarding details, office directory, and more. 

Step 18: Arrange for travel into the US.

Step 19: When preparing for departure to the US, notify your PDSO/DSO (both Mr. Simon Jiang (sjiang@northernacademy.org) and Chloe Chan (cchan@northernacademy.org)) about when you will be arriving in the United States. Please bring the following documents with you:

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months after you enter the US)

• Visa stamp or sticker (does not apply to Canadian citizens)

• Form I-20 (F-1)

• SEVIS I-901 fee receipt

• Supporting financial documentation

Step 20: Report to the PDSO/DSO at school on your program start date for an International Student Orientation.