Interlochen Arts Academy values its International population and strives to both educate and learn from our diverse student population blending cultures artistically and educationally into our program.
Non-native English speakers will be required to attend the English as a Second Language Orientation Program and take a placement exam to identify placement in English as a Second Language Curriculum.
Countries of origin, 2009-10 school year:
Australia
Benin
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Germany
Ghana
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Kenya
Malaysia
Mexico
Poland
Singapore
South Korea
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
General Demographic Impressions
Years Enrolled at IAA
1 year 5%
2 years 55%
3 years 27.5%
4 years 12.5%
Artistic Focus
Music 77%
Visual Arts 16.6%
Theatre 3.5%
Dance 1.1%
English as a Second Language Initial Placement
Basic User (ESL I) 10%
Independent User (ESL II) 18.75%
Proficient User (ESL III) 25%
Standard Course Placement 46.25%
Matriculation
74.3% matriculated to Conservatory or Professional Art Programs
25.7% matriculated to College/University Programs
Post-Secondary Schools Include:
Art Institute of Chicago
Berklee College of Music
Boston Conservatory
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Center for Creative Studies
Cleveland Institute of Music
Eastman School of Music
Grand Valley State University
Hartt/University of Hartford
Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts
Indiana University
The Juilliard School
Lawrence University
Lynn University
Manhattan School of Music
Mannes School of Music
Maryland institute College of Design
New England Conservatory
New York University
Oberlin Conservatory
Parsons School of Design
Peabody Conservatory
Rhode Island School of Design
San Francisco Conservatory
Technologico Demonterrey
University of Colorado- Boulder
University of Illinois
University of Miami
University of Missouri – Kansas City
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill