F1 Student Visa Information


English House Programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education.
English House is authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students.
General Immigration Information
The document General Immigration Information contains information about
  • understanding changes in the immigration regulations
  • Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
  • information for arriving at a US port of entry
New Students
If you are a new student applying for an F-1 Visa, please read the Information for Initial I-20 Applicants.
Transfer Students
If you are a student who wants to transfer to English House from another school, please read the Information for Transfer Students.
Change of Status
If you need to change your immigration status from B-2 to F-1, please read the Information for Change of Status Applicants.
Forms
Health Insurance
In the United States, individuals are responsible for paying for their own medical care costs. In general, these costs are very high. To prepare for the financial responsibility of unexpected illness or injury, all international students on F-1 visas at English House should have health insurance. One of the companies offering health insurance for international students is Compass Benefits.
Gaithersburg Links
City of Gaithersburg
General Tourist Information
More General Tourist Information
Gaithersburg Weather
Washington Metro (trip planer, maps, stations, schedules, fares)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the FAQ for information on F-1.