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African Leadership Academy — Class of 2027 Admissions (Early Decision)
ALA is a selective two-year school near Johannesburg that prepares young Africans for top universities worldwide. Admission does not depend on ability to pay, and most students attend on substantial financial aid.
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Who it’s for
- Secondary school students born on or after 1 September 2007
- Students who have completed Grade 10 (SS1 in Nigeria) or equivalent
- Young people with leadership drive and perseverance, not only top grades
- Families who would need financial help to afford an international school
What you get
A place in ALA's two-year pre-university programme, with need-based financial aid for admitted students regardless of nationality.
Requirements
- School academic recordsCheck the official page
- Letters of recommendation (requested at finalist stage)
- Essays in the online applicationCheck the official page
- Financial aid forms showing family income, if requesting aid
How to apply
- Start the online application on the ALA website
- Submit by 15 October 2026 for Early Decision (or 15 January 2027 for Regular Decision)
- If selected as a finalist, send recommendations and financial aid forms
- Attend a finalist interview (February-March)
- Receive your decision (January 2027 for Early, April 2027 for Regular)
Timeline
- Opens21 Jul
- Closes15 Oct
Tips from past applicants
ALA looks for courage, ownership and teamwork alongside academics, so show a real problem you took responsibility for. Applying early only gets you an earlier answer, not an easier one.
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