International students

The California College of Ayurveda Welcomes International Students!

Distance Learning:

The California College of Ayurveda Distance Learning Program is open to students world-wide. Students can complete the entire level one program and the academic portion of level two through distance learning. International students can then participate in the college’s field internship program and receive certification as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Please note that all Distance Learning students must participate in limited on-site classroom education at the College.

Limited On-Site Classroom Education:

International students will need to attend on-site classroom education in Grass Valley, California as follows:

Level 1 - Ayurvedic Health Educator (AHE):

5 day intensive workshop at the end of the academic portion of level one.

Level 2 – Ayurvedic Health Practitioner (AHP):

5 day intensive workshop at the end of the academic portion of level two.
4 day herbal medicine workshop
6 day internship workshop
6 day internship workshop

Level 3 – Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist:

The distance learning format is not available for level 3. The program consists of a six month residency at CCA’s health care clinic in Grass Valley.

Visa Information:

Because of the structure of the educational programs at the California College of Ayurveda, international students cannot receive a special student visa to stay in our country and study for an extended period of time. International students should apply for a regular tourist visa. Please note the California College of Ayurveda does not check the immigration status of our students. You will not be required to show a visa to attend classes.

We can not assist students in obtaining a visa. All visas must be obtained from an American embassy or consulate. For more information refer to: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html For embassy and consulate locations, refer to: http://www.usembassy.gov/

Other Information:

Payments - All payments for the programs can be made by credit card or bank transfers. Please note that a $20 charge will be added for all bank transfers.

Language – All classes are taught in English. All textbooks are in English and all exams are giving in English. The College does not provide ESL training.

Transfers – It is possible for you to transfer to one of the College’s classroom programs at any time.

Communication with Master Teacher – Master Teachers who are assigned to international students all have the ability to communicate with the student using Skype or Windows Live Messenger.

Virtual Classroom – CCA is currently in the process of developing the ability to offer some workshops via the Internet.

For more information about the College’s Distance Learning Program, click here