International Students and Families


Welcome to Interlochen

Artists from all over the world have found an inspiring and transformative experience at Interlochen. Surrounded by a creative, global community, immersed in a scenic, natural setting, individual talents thrive. Here you will learn from renowned professionals, while developing lifelong friendships and enduring confidence.

Arts Academy Overview

Learn about how to apply, enrollment processes for international students, English as a second language curriculum, campus life, and more.

Preparing for Academy

Review the International Student section for more detailed Arts Academy information specific to our international families.

Arts Camp Overview

Learn about how to apply, enrollment considerations for international students, and camp life.

Preparing for Camp

Review the International Student section for more detailed Arts Camp information specific to our international families.

Virtual Tour Resources Center

Tour our facilities, hear from students, and register for online events from the comfort of your home.

Virtual Tour

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Interlochen News & Features

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The unlikely wordsmith: Academy guest author Jacques J. Rancourt turns his experience of dyslexia into literary gold

Rancourt, who will work with creative writing students in mid-January, shares how a strict Catholic upbringing and a learning disability set him up for success as a poet.

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Traverse City makes The Wall Street Journal’s ‘10 Best Places to Go in 2025’ list

The publication cited the region’s thriving restaurant scene, cosmopolitan feel, and natural splendor in its designation of the area as a must-see destination.

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Courage, connection, and confidence: International student Bradom Zhang tells his Interlochen story

The third-year visual arts major from China shares why he and his family chose Interlochen, how he has worked to overcome language and cultural differences, and how he’s supporting other international students.

Upcoming Interlochen Concerts & Events
Jan
20

Music, Theatre, Academy Student

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Performance

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium FREE, no tickets required

Jan
22

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Hyemin Kim, piano

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Jan
24

Bon Appétit!: Julia Child and Her Sumptuous Buffet

Friday, January 24, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

The Alluvion

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