Meet Us Around the World

It’s not only our ship that travels the world! Our land-based Admissions Team is constantly traveling around the globe to meet with families interested in attending A+ World Academy! Email our team to schedule a one-on-one meeting with our Admissions Team or visit the ship in person!

With the current COVID-19 situation, our Admissions Team is also available for online meetings at your earliest convenience.

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 fully-rigged sailing ship in the world, the Sørlandet! In addition, the tuition cost covers all Field Experiences while in port plus the Mariner Training.

– Application fee € 150,-

– Tuition, Room & Board € 61,900,-

Included in the Tuition:

• • Room & Board
  • All school-sponsored port activities
  • School uniform
  • Sailing gear
  • Textbooks & educational material
  • Travel Insurance
  • Medical Insurance

Visas (Varies for nationalities and itineraries, approximately 25-200 EUR

“Pocket money” for shore leave in port. Typically students use their pocket money for souvenirs, SIM-cards, clothes, lunch, snacks and dinner in their spare time. All activities organized by the school are covered by the tuition. They should also try to do laundry in port as weather conditions can affect the laundry opportunities on board.

Students should bring small bills in Euros and U.S. Dollars as well as an ATM card where they can access funds for their personal expenses. We also recommend that students bring a credit card with a set limit in case the ATM card is lost, demagnetized, or does not work for any other

All Norwegian students qualify for the Sørlandet Foundation scholarship of approximately 50% (must have a Norwegian passport as evidence of citizenship to qualify).

For non-Norwegians, there are six AKO scholarships for non-Norwegians.  If you would like to apply to the AKO scholarship, please contact the Registrar at Apply@aplusworldacademy.org

In addition to these two, there are also other organizations that students can apply to. Below is an example list but A+ World Academy will accept payments from any 3rd party, therefore, any scholarship organization can be used.

We recognize that our program is expensive and understand that not all families are prepared for the costs of a boarding school. Therefore, we encourage all families to seek financial assistance and we will support this process in any way possible. If letters of guarantee, confirmation of full-time student status, or any form of verification is needed from the school, please provide us sufficient time to respond.

The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) is a government agency that provides financial support to Norwegian students. Norwegian students can apply for support for a VG2 year abroad (“Utveksling på videregående utenfor Norden”) through “Stiftelsen Fullriggeren Sørlandet”. The Foundation is approved as an exchange organization (Utvekslingsorganisasjon) by SIU which qualifies students at A+ World Academy for support by Lånekassen.
For: Norwegian students on exchange in VG2.
Amount: Approximately 150.000 NOK (Borteboerstipend, Stipend til delvis dekning av skolepenger, utstyrsstipend og reisestipend)
Eligibility: Norwegian students at A+ World Academy qualify for grants from Lånekassen if they fulfil their school’s requirements for exchange. Students will need to fill out a “P-skjema” and obtain a “Forhåndstilsagn” from their Norwegian School. We advise students to contact their school counsellor for more information about exchange requirements.

 In order to be granted support from Lånekassen, you will need to fill out an online application on their website. Set a meeting with your school counsellor and make sure that you meet the criteria for “utveksling”. They will give you a ”forhåndstilsagn”.
Fill out “Lånekassens P-skjema”, sign it, and have your Norwegian school sign and stamp it. We will supply a confirmation that you will be paying tuition.
Log in to www.lanekassen.no and apply for “stipend/lån” for “utveksling påvideregående utenfor norden”
Upload supporting documentation that shows the approved exchange organization (Stiftelsen Fullriggeren Sørlandet) what country you are on exchange with (Switzerland). This is our confirmation and the “P-skjema”.
Upload supporting documentation from your Norwegian school. This is the “Forhåndstilsagn”
Upload a confirmation that you are paying tuition. This is the document we give you together with the signed P-skjema.
When to Apply: Applications typically open in May/June of your departure year and will close in the fall of the current year. For example, for students that will attend A+ World Academy in 2021/2022 the applications will open in May/June 2021.
You have an obligation to inform Lånekassen if your circumstances change during your year abroad. If you fail any course or interrupt or take a break from your education program (this including a requested period of time off to go home, suspension, or expulsion from the program), change educational institution or change your academic plan (this includes dropping below the three course load requirement that is considered a full-time schedule), pay less in tuition fees than you stated on your application, or your residential address or civil status changes
To find out more information about your roles and responsibilities while receiving the Lånekassen visit: https://www.lanekassen.no/nb-NO/Languages/your-responsibilities-and-obligations-/

The Friends of Sørlandet Association (Foreningen Fullriggeren Sørlandets venner)
The Friends of Sørlandet association works for the preservation of the fully-rigged tall ship Sørlandet as a sailing cultural heritage. They have an exciting and inclusive offer for everyone and all our alumni students are automatically offered a one-year membership. Students may apply for a grant under the following conditions:
Amount:
From 2.500EUR
Conditions:

• • Applicants do not need to have received an admission letter to apply, but must be able to document admission before payment can be made.

  • Scholarship awards follow the school year (August 1 – May 31), and are awarded for one year at a time.

  • The scholarship can be given to students from Agder county in Norway, students who are affiliated with the Friends of Sørlandet Association or students who can actually contribute to the internationalization of the school.

  • Students who are awarded the scholarships must write “travel letters” in English at the end of the first and second semesters summarizing the learning outcomes from the school and the educational journey. The travel letters are sent to the school and foundation. The school, the foundation and the Friends of Sørlandet Association can use this in communication activities related to the marketing of the tall ship Sørlandet, the scholarship and A + World Academy.

• • The applicant must submit an application in English to info@sorlandet.org, where they explain their motivation to attend the school and why they deserve the scholarship.

  • The application is processed by a committee consisting of the chairman of the Friends of Sørlandet Association, the Head of A + World Academy, and the CEO of the foundation.

The Explorer’s club has a proud tradition of exploration and pioneering, and looks toward the future by recognizing the importance of new ideas and avenues of exploration. Students may apply for High School grants meant to foster a new generation of explorers dedicated to the advancement of the scientific knowledge of our world.

Amount: Range from $500 to $5,000. They recommend keeping the budget realistic. Only a few grants may be awarded at the $5,000 level.

To apply, go to grants.explorers.org

Tall Ships America offers a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities designed to support the sail training industry, make the sail training experience available to a broader range of people, and assist young people in getting to sea under sail. Two scholarships are relevant for students of A+ World Academy:
Henry H. Anderson, Jr. Sail Training Scholarship
For: Students aged 14 years to 19 with a demonstrated need for financial assistance who are genuinely interested experiencing sail training and education under sail. Preference will be given to those applications who are from the Pacific Northwest.
Amount: Up to 75% of program fee; maximum award – $750
When to apply: At least four (4) months prior to the start of your school year at A+ World Academy
Website: http://www.sailtraining.org/grants/HHAscholarships.php
Ernestine Bennett Memorial Sail Training Scholarship
For: Students 14 years old or older with a demonstrated need for financial assistance who are genuinely interested in experiencing sail training and education under sail. Preference will be given to those applications who are from the Pacific Northwest.

A student must complete an application (An incomplete application will not be considered for funding.) The applicant may contact the Tall Ships America office for guidance in completion and submission of the application.
When to apply: At least four (4) months prior to the start of your school year at A+ World Academy
Website: www.sailtraining.org/grants/EBscholarships.php

CSN is a scholarship for Swedish students who want to study high school outside of Sweden. The grants consist of studiebidrag and inackorderingstillägg.
For: Swedish students attending high school abroad
Amount: Approximately 30-40.000 SEK

Fill out the application form “Ansökan om studiehjälp för studier utanför Sverige” and send it to CSN. You should send it in by June 30th. You can find the application form here: https://www.csn.se

There are several institutions that are willing to provide loans for families looking to provide private high school education for their kids. Please find 2 of these below:
Sallie Mae
Your Tuition Solution
529 Savings Plan
We will collaborate with any other financial aid, grant, loan, or stipend company in order to support and assist all students in receiving as much financial assistance as possible.

In an effort to keep life at sea as organized and as safe as possible, A+ World Academy has instituted policies that should be abided by every student at all times. Students are required to sign the Terms and Conditions, Student Handbook, and Sexual Misconduct policies. All documents must be submitted prior to June 30th in order to be enrolled. No conditional acceptance is guaranteed until all documents have been received. Please find all of our policies in the links below.