Why Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University has accredited academic programs, cultural opportunities, and student support to help students be successful in reaching their educational goals.
- Affordable, accredited, comprehensive University
- Located in a small, safe, and friendly community, accessible to major cities
- Comprehensive orientation, airport pickups, personal care
- Low cost and plentiful off-campus housing
- Generous scholarships, tuition waivers, assistantships,
- OPT available for all majors; extended OPT for STEM majors
- Writing Center and Tutoring Center available
- Career Services assists with resumé writing and interview preparation
- Students from over 50 countries study at Western Illinois University
- Faculty and staff provide personal attention to our students
- International Student Ambassadors to assist with adjustment and personal needs
- Amtrak train service twice daily to Chicago at low cost
- Rural area ideal for outdoor activities of all kinds
- Career and internship opportunities; job recruiters on campus
- Assistance in getting you to the next level of education on scholarship
- Immigration and visa counseling to help you after graduation
- Four full seasons – enjoy some winter snow and summer sun
Ready to Apply?
To apply, complete and submit the online pre-application form or download a copy of the form, fill, and return it to our office. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with the application form.
01. Official CSEC certificates and high school diploma
02. CAPE / A’ Level certificates
03. DSC transcript and diploma
04. College/university diploma and transcripts
05. Biodata page of passport
Testimonails
Hear From Our Graduates
I decided to attend Lead Institute because I wanted to pursue an associate degree in Computer Science which was internationally recognized and the credits transferable. When I heard about the CXC CAPE Associate degree program which was being offered at...
Shireen Bellot
Student
I am glad I decided to choose Lead Institute to continue my studies. Coming from a small high school it was not surprising to find only one student here from my old school. Since Lead is not large, making new...
Marissa Norris
Student
My decision to attend Lead Institute was motivated by a long standing desire to continue with my personal development. After careful research I chose to pursue the CXC CAPE Humanities Associate Degree with Lead as it appealed to me more...
Rowann N. Remie
Officer
When I enrolled at Lead Institute I had no idea what to expect since my friends and I were separated I was a bit nervous and saddened. However, as the school gates opened, I began to interact with the other...
Chrissia Tavernier
Student
I started the CXC CAPE Associate Degree in Business with a previous institution but suffered a temporary setback when they discontinued the programme. At that point, I almost lost hope thinking that I would have had to start all over...
Channon V. Christian
Employee