University Guidance

Connecting students to global universities

The University Guidance Program at African Leadership Academy is a comprehensive and personalized program that supports students in their journey to higher education. The program provides students with guidance and resources to help them identify their academic and career goals, research and apply to universities and scholarships, and navigate the admissions process. The program begins in the first year of study and continues through graduation, with dedicated staff members who work closely with students to help them achieve their aspirations.

The program offers a range of services, including individualized counseling, college and university visits, standardized test preparation, and essay writing workshops. Additionally, the program has a strong focus on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, ensuring that ALA students have access to the resources they need to pursue higher education. The University Guidance Program at ALA is designed to empower students to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities, the continent, and the world.

School Profile

Since 2010, alumni have enrolled at 342 universities in 59 countries around the world and have accepted $270 million in university scholarships.

Universities that have enrolled 10 or more ALA alumni (undergraduate).

University

Number of Alumni Enrolled

University Count
University of Rochester 101
University of Notre Dame 62
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 45
Constructor University (Jacobs University Bremen) 35
African Leadership University Rwanda 32
Cornell University 28
Yale University 26
Trinity College 26
Michigan State University 24
Skidmore College 23
United States International University Africa 23
African Leadership College Mauritius 23
Georgetown University in Qatar 22
Duke University 22
Smith College 22
American University of Beirut 21
Dartmouth College 20
University of Cape Town 19
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 19
University of Pennsylvania 18
Brown University 17
Oberlin College 15

For Admissions Officers

The ALA University Guidance team welcomes admissions officers and university representatives from around the world to visit our campus and engage with our students.

Best Times to Visit

ALA follows a northern hemisphere academic calendar and is open from September to June. We recommend university visits between September and November, or between March and May.

The best time to visit campus is after school, starting from 3:40 pm. Weekend visits may also be arranged on occasion.

Johannesburg also has several schools that may be open to receiving university representatives during the school term. Please contact each school directly in advance. With the exception of AISJ and ALA, most schools follow a southern hemisphere calendar.

Schools Near ALA

  • American International School of Johannesburg – 40 minutes
  • Crawford College – 35 minutes
  • St John’s College – 35 minutes
  • St Stithians College – 25 minutes
  • Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – 55 minutes

If you would like to visit ALA, please email us at UG@africanleadershipacademy.org.