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Admissions Information
Learn how to apply to the National Hardwood Academy.
Getting started with the National Hardwood Academy is simple and hassle-free. Begin by filling out our online application and uploading the required documents. After we review your submission, an admissions advisor will reach out to guide you through the next steps, including information about housing and payment plans. Whether you’re new to the hardwood industry or looking to advance your career, we’re committed to supporting you throughout the entire admissions process.
Application Process
Gather Your Documents
Gather your identification, transcripts, and other required documentation.
Select a Cohort
Check out our Class Calendar and find the start date that works best for you.
Submit an Application
After gathering documentation & selecting your cohort, you’re ready to apply!
What You'll Need to Apply
Proof of Identification
Gather your identification, transcripts, and other required documentation.
Verification of Education
Check out our Class Calendar and find the start date that works best for you.
Ability to Benefits Test
After gathering documentation & selecting your cohort, you’re ready to apply!
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International Student Requirements
The National Hardwood Academy welcomes all international students!
All international students must be semi-fluent in English before they enroll. The School only accepts M-1 visas in accordance with its vocational status.
International student applicants must meet the following requirements for admission to the School:
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Successful completion of a secondary school program that is equivalent to high school in the United States. Official records must be translated and evaluated by an approved educational evaluator service attesting that completion is equivalent to secondary school completed in the United States.
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Certification of financial ability to meet tuition and other necessary expenses (i.e. supplies, travel, lodging, food, etc.)
Program Tuition
Module 1 features online instruction
Module 2 features 4 weeks in-person instruction
Module 3 features final testing & certification
$2,210 Module 1 tuition ($100 registration deposit)
$2,050 Module 2 tuition ($100 registration deposit)
$1,360 Module 3 tuition ($100 registration deposit)
$5,620
(scholarships available)
Inspector Training School (Hybrid Format)
Rigorous training with maximum flexibility.
Intensive 8-week in-person program
All instruction at the NHA campus in Memphis, TN
Globally recognized training program
99% job placement rate for ITS graduates
Experience the camaraderie and student life at ITS
$4,030 for program tuition
$150 for required supplies
$100 registration deposit (applied to tuition)
$4,280
(scholarships available)
Inspector Training School (Standard Format)
The flagship program of National Hardwood Academy
Practical, immediately applicable real-world skills
Hands-on instruction from industry experts
Training up-to-date with evolving industry standards
Faster onboarding or upskilling for staff
Kiln Drying short course
Production Management short course
And many more contact our team to learn more
$250 - $750
(per course - scholarships available)
Continuing Education & Short Courses
Incremental education to further your career
Scholarships & Financial Support
Providing Access to Education for Those Who Qualify
The Inspector Training School Educational Foundation (ITSEF), established in 2012, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on helping students access the education they need to succeed in the hardwood industry. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, ITSEF is here to help you succeed.
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