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Durban EducationUSA Advising Center

Durban, South Africa

Adviser Name(s):Susan Knowles
Email:educationusadbn@state.gov
Phone: 031 305 7600 ext. 3135 | Fax: 031 305 7693
Mailing Address: 30th Floor Old Mutual Building 303 Dr. Pixley Kaseme Street Durban, KZN 4001 SOUTH AFRICA
Walk-Up Address: Same as mailing address
Center Hours:Monday:  12:30 - 16:30
 Tuesday:  12:30 - 15:30
 Wednesday - Thursday:  12:30 - 16:30
 Friday:  08:00 - 12:00
 Saturday - Sunday:  Closed

Center Website: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov

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Center Description: Our center provides guidance and information for students interested in studying at Tertiary Institutions in the United States. We offer monthly introductory information sessions, visit local high schools, and offer follow-up group advising sessions to students who have attended an introductory information session. USAP:United States Student Achievers Program was introduced in 2006, and Opportunity Funding in 2007. These programs target outstanding but disadvantaged students and provide more intensive mentoring and assistance throughout the application process.

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Zwelibanzi students and principal pose with visiting U.S. university rep.

Advising Center Services

Cost Service
Free Advising by appointment
Free Regularly scheduled introductory presentations / sessions
Free Computer / internet access/use
Free Library hours
Free Videos, DVDs available to borrow
Fee Test preparation materials for sale
 

Higher Education Fairs

No higher education fairs have been scheduled.
 

Program Highlights

EducationUSA Reaches Students at Career Expo

"Your table has been one of the busiest at this Expo" exclaimed the career guidance counselor to PAS Durban's EducationUSA Adviser at the conclusion of Westville Boys' High School Student Career Expo. Over 800 students and parents from various area high schools attended this popular career fair. WBHS is ranked as one of the top government schools in South Africa.



Upcoming Events

1 Smith and Amherst Universities In Durban
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Time:
Location:
Intended Audience: Both
Other Information: Contact the EducationUSA adviser for details.
 

Special Programs

Name of program: Opportunity
Deadline:
Contact: EducationUSA Advisers
Brief description of the award, application process:
Opportunity funds, available through EducationUSA advising centers in many countries, support exceptionally well-qualified students of limited financial means with the up-front costs of applying to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Opportunity funds may be used to pay the costs of test preparation and fees, visa and application fees, transportation costs, books, and settling-in allowances.

Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations

1 Date: Friday, June 21st, 2013
Time: 9:00-3:00
Location: U.S. Consulate, Durban
Other Information: RSVP knowlessd@state.gov
 

Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities

No Financial Aid Opportunities at this time.

Videos

No videos available.