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 286 universities in 56 countries around the world and have accepted $190 million in university scholarships.

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

University

Number of Alumni Enrolled

University of Rochester	94
University of Notre Dame	54
African Leadership University Rwanda	28
Constructor University (Jacobs University Bremen)	27
Trinity College	26
Cornell University	26
Michigan State University	24
African Leadership College Mauritius	23
United States International University	22
Duke University	20
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.

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