For European citizens:
If you are staying for less than 90 days (12 weeks) and you are taking a programme that includes at least 18 hours per week (the equivalent of roughly 20 lessons per week), a student visa is not necessary. All you need to do is fill out an online ESTA declaration (14$) at least 72 hours before your flight to enter American territory.
If you are staying for less than 90 days (12 weeks) and you are taking a programme of 24, 25, 28 or 30 lessons per week, a student visa (F1) is mandatory. We will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain it.
If you are staying for more than 90 days (12 weeks), a student visa (F1) is mandatory. We will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain this visa.
- Beware, it is strongly recommended to apply for an ESTA either way, to ensure no issues are encountered on your way to the United States.
In all cases, it is essential that you find out all the information regarding the necessary documents for obtaining a Visa at your nearest American embassy:
http://french.belgium.usembassy.gov/ (Belgium)
http://french.france.usembassy.gov/ (France)
http://bern.usembassy.gov (Switzerland)
Canadians do not require a Visa.