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Choose your passport country, class hours and course length to see the guidance for your course.
A passport from a Visa Waiver Program country does not establish personal eligibility. Other entry routes and nationality exceptions also exist.
United States
This directory lists US programs only. Other countries have different rules. Compare country guidance
Get the actual instructional hours from the school. Fewer hours do not automatically make a course recreational or permit study as a visitor.
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This tool is general guidance based on published rules, not legal advice. Always confirm with the school and relevant embassy or consulate before booking travel.
Sources checked 2026-09-10: Department of State student guidance / Visa Waiver Program requirements