International Students and Families

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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

A saxophonist dressed in a dark suit plays passionately in front of a neon-lit stage with a drummer.
Ready for the real world: Exploring saxophone at Interlochen Arts Academy

Under expert guidance, Interlochen’s saxophone students learn to move fluently between classical and jazz traditions—gaining the versatility, mentorship, and real-world experience needed for today’s ever-evolving musical landscape.

Two students playing music together. One is playing guitar, the other is playing trumpet.
Interlochen Online launches new courses, certificate programs ahead of fall 2025 sessions

Learn the basics of hybrid writing, explore jazz improvisation, experiment with beatmaking, and more with engaging, expert-led offerings.

The image depicts a hotel room with glacier murals on the walls.
Stone Hotel’s newest art room features student-designed seascapes

Room 223, creatively reimagined as “Holocene” by IAA alumnus Ivy Hale, is the fourth installment in Interlochen’s art hotel room series.

Upcoming Interlochen Concerts & Events
Jul
20

Music, Camp Student

Chelsea Tipton conducts selections from Manuel de Falla's 3 Cornered Hat

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 3 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult: $17.00, Child - College: $14.00

Jul
20

Music, Academy Faculty, Camp Faculty

CANCELED: Chapel Organ

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required

Jul
20

Music, Camp Student, Featured Artist

Jader Bignamini conducts Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Side-By-Side with DSO

Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Kresge Auditorium Adult: $28.00, Child - College $21.00