College Prep Academies at Embry-Riddle is a pre-college program for international high school students. Students are introduced to a variety of aviation-related topics while learning about the U.S. higher education system, university application process and effective communication.
Academy students will:
- Attend workshops in academic communication and aviation topics, such as radio telephony, aerospace physiology and human factors.
- Apply skills learned in workshops in team challenges.
- Visit a variety of U.S. colleges and universities and talk with admission counselors.
- Learn important information about studying in the United States, including the visa process and financial aid.
- Write a college admissions essay and receive feedback from ERAU admission counselors in a one-on-one session.
- Learn about international student experience from an International Student Panel.
- Participate in excursions such as the Kennedy Space Center and St. Augustine.
Summer 2026 Program
We're pleased to host a program in the summer of 2026 on our Daytona Beach Campus.
Requirements
- Be a high school student between 15-17 years of age.
- Reside outside of the United States.
- Have at least an intermediate English language proficiency (e.g., B2 on the CEFR scale or higher).
Activities
In-person College Prep Academy will keep students busy all day long! Students are expected to attend all program activities, including:
- Academic Preparation Classes (~30 hours)
- Aviation Topics and Aerospace Career Exploration (~15 hours)
- Team Building Activities: Escape Room, Community Quest
- College Visits: Flagler College, Daytona State College, Bethune-Cookman University, University of Central Florida
- Field Trips: Museum of Arts & Sciences, Kennedy Space Center, St. Augustine
Students are also expected to complete some independent and group work assignments outside of the classroom. Program participants will be chaperoned at all times.
Cost
A $50 application fee is required. Your application will not be processed until the application fee is paid.
The cost for the in-person camp is $4,250. The non-refundable deposit of $500 is due June 1, 2026, and the camp must be paid in full by June 15, 2026. A limited number of scholarships up to $500 are available. Please contact ERLI@erau.edu for more information.
The program cost includes:
- Tuition
- Books and materials
- Housing and meals
- Field trips and activities
- Transportation during camp
The program cost does not include:
- Transportation to and from home country to Embry-Riddle campus
- Visa or other travel documents
- Personal items and souvenirs
USA College Prep Academies Consortium
USA College Prep Academies (USA CPA) is a group of U.S. colleges and universities that are former hosts of the EducationUSA Academy and Academy Connects programs. Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI) is excited to join the new consortium to continue the college preparatory programs for international students.Related Resources
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Daytona Beach Campus
Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)1 Aerospace Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Prescott Campus
Embry-Riddle Language Institute (ERLI)3700 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720