International University of Santa Claus
aka:  School4Santas
World’s Largest Santa School

Celebrating almost 5,500 graduates*
23 years of training and support
for Santas and Mrs. Claus

Currently planning schools for 2025
 Minneapolis, New York/New Jersey,
Oklahoma, Phoenix, So. Carolina, and more to be announced

Plus, three 2025 Cruises 
& the World’s Largest Santa Cruise in 2026!

Three Cruises are set for 2025: Panama Canal/Costa Rica/Caribbean School/Cruise, in February, the Alaska Cruise, in May, and July’s  Norway/Denmark/Finland/Sweden/Germany School/Cruise.
And February 14 – 22, 2026 we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the first Discover Santa Convention by hosting the World’s Largest Santa Cruise.  Hundreds of Santas and Mrs. Claus will embark on a Caribbean Cruise abord the luxurious Majestic Princess. 
Links for all schools and the cruises are at the top of the page.
You can also sign up for our Home Study Course. 
OVER 5,200 DIPLOMAS PRESENTED
Since 2003, when I started, I have presented over 5,200* diplomas to Santas and Mrs. Claus all over the U.S., and the world.  It is surprising to believe that in 20 years, so many Santas and Mrs. Claus have graduated from. the International University of Santa Claus, aka: “School4Santas.”

*To view our list of the “RED SUIT SOCIETY,” our Graduates, Click here

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The International University of Santa Claus, aka: School4Santas (S4S) is different from other schools, as it travels to cities across the Nation and around the world.  While we cannot always be in your hometown, you will find that we will travel to regional locations that are generally closer to you, than traveling to other schools.

In addition to traveling all over the country with live schools, all of my training (22 hours) has been recorded and produced into MP4 files which are now available as our “IUSC Home Study Course.”  This includes the full two-day school (16- hours) and the Advanced Day (6 hours) with “Making the Moment.”  Everything has been edited into MP4 videos for your home study.  And you can view it over and over. 

School4Santas is designed for both Real Bearded and Theatrically bearded Santas, Mrs. Claus, Holiday Professionals and Volunteers, this is one of the most comprehensive schools offered, and the number one school, taught by a professional Santa, who shares his knowledge from over 50-years in the industry. 

And because of those who have attended, and their sharing with others, the school continues to be the most popular and educational training for Professional and Volunteer Santas and Mrs. Claus.

Registration for the two-day standard school is just $355, $535 for a couple. This includes 16 hours of training, the 270-page course book and your personalized diploma, or two diplomas for a couple. Travel, meals and lodging are not included.

Alumni Rates are just $285 per person, and $395 per couple and include the full course and diplomas, no course book. 

The basic school is arranged with 16 hours of training and lecture, supported by a power point presentation.  And course curriculum is updated annually.

All new Students, attending our live schools, will receive the 20th Anniversary edition of my 260-page course book, “Behind the Red Suit,” and upon completion, everyone receives a diploma recognizing their attendance. Almost 10,000 copies of “Behind the Red Suit,” have been purchased or received via the School.

First-time attendees receive a Bachelor Diploma in SantaClausology.  Second time attendees are Alumni and receive a Master’s Diploma.  Those attending more than twice receive Advanced Master’s Diplomas.  

And everyone that attends the school or purchases our Home Study course, is automatically entered into our Alumni Association, the “Red Suit Society” 

Plus your can order the new Advanced Sessions, “MAKING THE MOMENT!”   

This is an added six-hours of advanced training for those who have taken the standard school, in person or through home study.  It offers special emphasis on improving and enhancing your visits and appearances, and developing those, very special moments. 

This advanced program is just $132, plus shipping, and includes a thumb-drive with six hours of training and guidelines on special events, posing, and making any Santa activity even more special for your clients.  It includes the workbook, “Making the Moment,” including almost 200 sample photos and diagrams,” plus registrants receive a certificate of completition. 

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School for Santas, officially The International University of Santa Claus, has been seen and featured on NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the Travel channel, the History Channel, in over a dozen documentaries and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and over 800 other news articles, radio and television news stories. 

*  Currently, as of Nov. 1, 2024, the IUSC has presented 4,980 diplomas, almost 5,000! This is to a group of over 3,900 individual Santas, Mrs. Claus and Claus Portrayal Artists (CPA's).

** Each year 8 to 12 regional schools are scheduled.  Some are based on the large number of Santas living near the school location.  Others are presented because a local Santa organization invited us to come to their region.  In all cases, we need to have a minimum of 12 registered attendees for the school in order to cover the costs of producing the school, renting the meeting facilities, etc.