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
Simply put, the Lead Institute CXC/CAPE Associate Degree Programme delivers superb value; it’s flexible, accessible, affordable and top of the line. The education and learning experience at Lead Institute not only equips students with the right kind of skills, knowledge...
Clara Daway
Secretary
Lead institute has been incredible for time that I have been here. The teachers have been very helpful and inspiring. The students are friendly, sociable, and funny. Lead institute is located in Goodwill not too far from Roseau, about a...
Nia Sorhaindo
Student
Doing CAPE at Lead Institute has proven to be an excellent choice for me. I love the flexibility of the classes and how the professors are always willing to explain any course material I do not understand. I've met some...
Wynante Charles
Student
I enrolled at Lead Institute in September 2012 to pursue a CAPE Associate Degree in Humanities. Lead Institute has positively shaped and affected me more than any other educational experience to date. I believe that the experience that Lead Institute...
Kayla Jean Jacques
Officer
I think Lead Institute is a really great school. The environment is very warm and friendly, and its small size allows for more personal, one-on-one interactions among both the students and the teachers. The lecturers all ensure that each student...
Jawole Joseph
Student