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.
Since 2010, alumni have enrolled at 328 universities in 59 countries around the world and have accepted $230 million in university scholarships.
Universities that have enrolled 10 or more ALA alumni (undergraduate).
University
Number of Alumni Enrolled
| University of Rochester | 100 |
| University of Notre Dame | 62 |
| African Leadership University Rwanda | 35 |
| Constructor University (Jacobs University Bremen) | 31 |
| Cornell University | 28 |
| Trinity College | 26 |
| Michigan State University | 24 |
| African Leadership College Mauritius | 24 |
| United States International University | 23 |
| Duke University | 21 |
| Smith College | 19 |
| Yale University | 18 |
| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | 17 |
| Dartmouth College | 17 |
| Skidmore College | 16 |
| University of Cape Town | 16 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 15 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 15 |
| Instituto de Empresa | 14 |
| Quest University Canada | 13 |
| Arizona State University | 13 |
| Earth University | 12 |
| Georgetown University in Qatar | 12 |
| Babson College | 12 |
| Oberlin College | 12 |
| University of California at Berkeley | 11 |
| Brown University | 11 |
| Tufts University | 10 |
| Davidson College | 10 |
For Admissions Officers
The ALA University Guidance team is eager to welcome Admissions Officers and Representatives from universities around the globe to engage with our students.
Best times to visit
ALA follows the northern hemisphere calendar so we are open from September to June. We recommend college visits from Sept – November and March – May. The best time to visit the ALA campus is after school starting from 3:40 pm. Weekend visits can also be arranged on occasion.
Johannesburg has a number of schools that will be open to receiving university representatives during the school term. (Please call ahead) With the exception of AISJ and ALA, most schools follow a southern hemisphere calendar. A number of local schools are listed below.
School and Distance from ALA
- American International School of Johannesburg – 40 minutes.
- Crawford College – 35 minutes
- John’s College – 35 minutes
- Stithians College – 25 minutes
- Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls – 55 minutes
If you’d like to visit ALA, please contact us.
