LOCATION

Springfield, MO is located in the center of the USA!   It is the 3rd largest city in MO
with over 200,000 people.  It has everything a large metropolitan area has to offer, yet still has a small town atmosphere.  This provides the perfect environment for serious
study.  You will not have to deal with the hustle, noise and the high cost of living as you would have in large cities. 

Springfield has most every major chain store in the US and a large mall, Battlefield Mall with over 150 stores.  There are many theaters, including a major IMAX theater 1 block from Boards Ready classes, a very large medical community, museums, zoo, cultural exhibits and is home to several major universities (Drury, Missouri State, Evangel, Webster, Baptist Bible, OTC).  Churches of all faiths are located in Springfield. 

Springfield is considered to have more restaurants per capita than any city in the country - over 750!  People in Springfield love to eat out.  Springfield is also the home of the world famous Cashew Chicken. 

Springfield is an easy drive from about anywhere in the USA.  (3 hrs from St. Louis and KC, 5 hrs from Memphis or Oklahoma City, 7.5 hrs from Chicago and Dallas) 

AIRPORTS

There are 2 airports in the Springfield area.  The main airport is Springfield/Branson Airport.  Most major airlines service Springfield.  American Airlines, Delta and Alligeant. There are ample cabs that service the Springfield Airport.  Please refer to the "Travel, How To Get Here" tab on our website for further details.

The Branson Regional Airport is about 40 miles south of Springfield and has limited service.  Airlines that service Branson are Buzz Airways (Chicago Midway and Houston Hobby).  There is no shuttle service from the Branson Airport.

THINGS TO DO IN SPRINGFIELD

WORLD HEADQUARTERS OF BASS PRO

Worldwide headquarters of BASS PRO OUTDOOR WORLD.  It is host to museums, boat exhibits, restaurants, fashion and anything ever made for or ever used for the outdoors for hunting, fishing and camping.

Springfield is surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers.  It is known for its fishing, boating, hiking and camping. 

HOME of SPRINGFIELD CARDINAL BASEBALL

If you love baseball at its finest, enjoy the Springfield Cardinals and a hot dog!

BRANSON, MISSOURI

Branson is just 20 minutes south of Springfield.  It is filled with theaters and over 100 music, comedy, magic and inspirational shows.  It is also home to several fabulous outlet malls and the highly upscale outdoor mall "The Branson Landing".  It is also host to many attractions such as the Titanic, Ripleys, Wax Museum, Veterans Museums, Antique Shops and so much more.  There are endless restaurants of every type of food you can imagine, with their specialty being country cooking!