Want to Study Aviation in the United States as an International Student?

Whether you want to become an airplane pilot, aircraft mechanic, aircraft dispatcher or flight attendant, hundreds of specialized degrees and certificate programs are available across the US.

If you’re not a native English speaker, you may be required to submit a score from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IETLS (International English Language Testing System)—or otherwise prove your English proficiency—to show that you can effectively and safely study aviation in the United States.

If your English skills need improvement before you get started on your dream of studying aviation in the US, LCI Language Centers can help!

We have agreements with several institutions that provide aviation industry programs approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The best part? All of our partner schools offer TOEFL/IELTS waivers to LCI Academic English Program graduates, which means you can study aviation in the United States without taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam!

Check out the highlights of these great partnerships:

MIAT College of Technology

• TOEFL/IELTS waivers for international students after LCI Level 6
• Specialized associate degrees and certificate programs in aviation maintenance, energy and more
• Two US locations: Houston, Texas and Canton, Michigan
• Accredited college with over 45 years of industry experience

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

• TOEFL/IELTS waivers for international students after LCI Level 6
• Associate degrees and certificate programs in aviation maintenance, aircraft dispatch and more
• More than 10 locations across the USA
• Previous graduates hired by Delta, United, jetBlue and Southwest airlines, to name a few

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

• TOEFL/IELTS waivers for international students after LCI Level 6
• Bachelor’s, associates and certificate programs in aviation and related industries
• Ranked in the top 10 of primarily two-year colleges with the highest value added in the economic success of its graduates (Brookings)
• More than 130,000 pilots and technicians trained since 1928

Fox Valley Technical College

• TOEFL/IELTS waivers for international students after LCI Level 6
• Associate degrees and certificate programs in aviation (and more!)
• Transfer agreements with over 40 four-year universities in the US
• 94% of graduates employed six months after graduation

Liberty University

• TOEFL/IELTS waivers for international students after LCI Level 7
• Bachelor’s, associate and certificate programs in aeronautics, aviation and aviation maintenance through its School of Aeronautics
• A nearly 100 percent job placement rate for graduates of several programs, including Aviation Maintenance Technician and Airline Flight Attendant