Admissions
Why A Plus?
A+World Academy has a rolling admission, meaning there is no application deadline. However, given the limited spaces available on board (only 70), we highly recommend that you apply as soon as possible for this once-in-a-lifetime boarding school experience.
Graduates Education Outcomes
Canada
Acadia University – Carleton University – College Brébeuf – Lakehead University – Thompson River University – Queens University – University of Victoria – Pearson United World College – University of Manitoba
Europe
University of Oslo – ETH Zurich – Franklin University – University of Munich – University of Edinburg – University of Manchester – UCL – Kings College London – University of Exeter – Durham university – University of Manitoba – Amsterdam University College
United States
Loyola – UCLA – NYU – Minerva University – University of San Diego – University of Wisconsin – Pace University – Arizona State University – University of California Santa Barbara – Tulane University
Stats
of our graduates leave with advanced leadership, teamwork, and time-management skills, along with the confidence to thrive in any endeavor.
of graduates are admitted to their first-choice university, and alumni have gone on to lead impactful lives—launching startups, joining prestigious internships, and more.
students call their time here "the best and most challenging year of their lives.
Application Process
Submit an application to join A+ World Academy through our online student portal:
Apply Here: aplusacademy.openapply.com/apply
Schedule an Introductory / “Question & Answer” meeting via phone or Zoom with Admissions Team through our Calendly:
Q&A: calendly.com/arule/interview
Once applied through our student portal you'll follow the next four steps:
- Submit a 400 – 500 word essay on “What impact do you want to have on the world and how will the My Five to Global Leadership philosophy help you achieve it?”
- Upload a copy of your latest transcript to the OpenApply Portal
- Pay our 150 Euro Application Fee
- Schedule your 1st Interview with our Admissions Team
Schedule your 2nd Interview with our Director of Admissions, Adam Rule.
Once you've completed steps 1 - 3, you'll be sent an offer of conditional acceptance to A+ World Academy. You'll have 10 days to complete the following steps
- Pay a non-refundable 10% tuition deposit
- Read, Sign, and Submit our student Terms & Conditions
- Sign and Return our Student Handbook
You have one of the 64 spots in our incredible one-of-a-kind program. Our Admissions Team will continue to work with you and your family to prepare the necessary documents and preparations to join our program for the beginning of the new school year. Welcome to the A+ family.
We are a boarding school owned by the not-for-profit Sørlandet Foundation. Our tuition does not simply cover the costs of the school, sleeping accommodations, and food…we maintain and restore the oldest active fully-rigged sailing ship in the world, the Sørlandet! In addition, the tuition cost covers all Field Experiences while in port plus the Maritime Training.
FAQs Admissions
At A+ World Academy, we are looking for motivated and mature students who are excited to grow and develop by exploring the world and experiencing different cultures and perspectives. In addition to being open-minded, hard-working, and team-oriented, students should be academically strong in order to meet the demands of our rigorous curriculum. As an English-speaking community, students need to come with a strong level of English and a desire to improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Due to the demands of life on board, students should be between 16-19 years of age.
Then we are excited for you to improve on your current English abilities! You will be a welcome addition to the international community on board. Every year, we have a multitude of non-native English speakers as part of our community, including many of our crew. However, you will need a certain English level to be successful as all classes are taught in English, and it is the community language.
Students will need spending money to cover approximately 50 optional meals (taken at their discretion during shore leave as all meals are provided, but most students want to spend shore leave at restaurants), SIM cards and data usage, postage, souvenirs, and gifts. A specific amount is hard to determine as it varies significantly from student to student. Please see practical information for more details.
Yes, our students come from all around the world. Typically, the largest nationality is Norwegian, but we’ve had students from Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA.
There are typically around 18-20 crew members aboard: 10-12 maritime crew members and 7-8 academic crew members. The maritime crew rotates approximately every 4-6 weeks. The deans (Dean of School and Dean of Students) rotate about every academic quarter, with one working on-ship and one working from land. The Ship Medic and teachers remain onboard the entire year. Onshore, a team consists of the Head of School, land-based Dean, and the Admissions team.
No, you do not need any sailing experience to be accepted into the A+ World Academy program, only a desire to learn and a strong work ethic.
