ESP School is an International Educational Advisor for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in Brazil. That means something rare: the entire path to an American university — from English proficiency to admission — guided in the student's own language, by the school that signs with the university.
In October 2025, ESP School signed an official agreement as an International Educational Advisor for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota — at the university's own invitation, through its International Partnerships office. It is our exclusive educational advising partnership in Brazil, which is why every student is guided end to end by us, with no intermediaries and no generic treatment.
Agencies sell destinations. We prepare the student's English, guide the application, and speak directly with the university that will welcome them.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies — Ameriprise Financial, U.S. Bank and LPL Financial — Karen leads Saint Mary's global partnerships. Originally from Hong Kong and a former international student in the U.S. herself, she brings that experience forward to help others navigate their educational journeys, opening doors and broadening horizons through global learning. She is who ESP School works with directly.
A private, non-profit Catholic Lasallian institution with a strong academic reputation. The Winona campus is home to undergraduate programs, while Minneapolis and Rochester host graduate programs.
80+ programs in high-demand fields: Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Business and Mechatronics Engineering
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio — professors who know every student by name
97% of students complete a research or creative project before graduating
Minnesota — one of the safest states in the U.S. and home to 17 Fortune 500 companies
Real partnerships with regional employers and healthcare systems, including Mayo Clinic
MBA and Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology among the standout graduate programs
It is not a lottery: all international undergraduate students receive a scholarship, between US$25,500 and US$30,000 per year, determined by academic performance (GPA) — renewable annually and covering up to 65% of tuition.
Straightforward, transparent admissions: transcripts, English proficiency and standard application materials. Tuition and scholarship figures apply to the 2026–2027 academic year and are subject to annual review and updates. Campus residency is required to maintain scholarship eligibility.
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840+ undergraduate students — big enough to feel diverse, small enough to feel personal
450 acres of woods, bluffs and Mississippi River views
10 residence halls and 40+ student clubs
Classmates from 34 U.S. states and 15 countries — a global community
24/7 campus security, in one of the safest states in the country
CPT, OPT and STEM OPT — guidance on U.S. work experience during and after the degree
We understand the student's project — undergraduate, MBA or graduate study — and map Saint Mary's exact requirements for it.
CEFR diagnosis and personalized preparation for the admission's English proficiency requirement — our specialty for 25 years.
Transcripts, documents and forms with direct guidance — in constant contact with the university.
Scholarship confirmed, I-20 issued, final preparation — and the student arrives in Winona knowing exactly what to expect.
Understanding the U.S. model: a bachelor's degree takes about four years (120 credits), combining the student's major, general education and electives — structure with flexibility. Graduate programs are specialized and take one to two years. We explain all of it, in Portuguese, in the very first conversation.
Talk to Fernanda Aguilar — official International Educational Advisor for Saint Mary's University in Brazil — and discover the path, the deadlines and the scholarship possible in your case.
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