
What is SEI?
A premier English development, cultural acclimation, and travel experience for international students
WA Global Network’s Summer English Institute is an exciting, innovative, nearly month-long experience for international students ages 11-18 held each July-August in the United States. Over the past 10 years, over 1,100 students from 20 countries have been a part of the life-transforming, unforgettable SEI experience!
Due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic this year, Wheaton Academy will be offering this experience in an online format for the first time – SEI Online.
SEI Allows International Students To:
- Improve their English
- Build their Character and Confidence
- Grow in Leadership Skills
- Build Friendships with Americans and students from around the world
- Travel to famous American cities, universities, and attractions
- Lay a strong foundation for a bright future
- …And so much more!

The Mission of SEI
To lay a strong foundation for a bright future in the lives of international students


SEI exists to help international students lay A STRONG FOUNDATION for a BRIGHT FUTURE for…
– Life back in their home country
– School in America
– University education
– Graduate school
– Future career
– Family
– Life Purpose
“I feel very lucky to be a part of SEI. I learned a lot at SEI and want to thank everyone who helped me along the way.”
Alex, SEI 2017 Student
General Information
SEI is a premier English development, cultural acclimation, and travel experience in America for international students ages 11-18. Over the past 9 years, over 1,100 students from 20 countries have graduated from the program.
Any international student AGES 11-18 may attend SEI. Additionally, all students entering a WA Global Network school also attend SEI and may earn a high school credit before even arriving on their school’s campus.
July 27 – July 31, 2020
Due to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic this year, Wheaton Academy will be offering this experience in an online format for the first time – SEI Online.
Payment must be received within these times frames to receive the following prices:
• $750 [regular price]
• $900 [late price – after June 30]
You can apply directly to SEI here on this website. If you need help or have further questions, please contact us.
