High School Diploma in USA for international students

Today, more and more students choose the USA as the best country for getting high-quality education. SMAPSE offers more than 90 best American schools and colleges where international students can get High School diploma and study diploma+advanced placement programme. Due to the list of TOP-90 schools and colleges in the USA,you will definitely find the most appropriate option. Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts, as they are always ready to answer all your questions. 

The High School Diploma program allows foreign students to become owners of the American certificate of secondary education. This document is quoted both in US universities and in other countries around the world, and allows to simplify the process of entering a university.

The total duration of study at high school in America will be from 2 to 4 years - depending on a stage the student comes in.

Also, from grades 11 to 12, students of American schools can take the Advanced Placement program for in-depth study of subjects. This is a difficult course, but its study provides quite strong preparation and helps to enter even the most prestigious American universities. Usually, America’s high schools offer 15-25 subjects for study, among which may be the following:

• English
• French
• Spanish language
• Economy
• Government and politics
• American history
• Statistics
• Higher mathematics
• Psychology
• Environment.

In the final of the AR program, students pass the final exam. The presence of AR subjects in the certificate gives young people certain advantages when entering universities in the USA, Canada and European countries.

To enter the High School Diploma program in American high schools, foreign students must fulfill certain academic and language requirements.

1) Admission to grades 9-10:

• 8-9 grades of high school with a high average mark
• Certificate of language testing in English IELTS 4.5
• SSAT, SAT Exam Results
• Recommendation Letters from teachers of Mathematics and English
• Motivation letter\

2) Admission to grades 11-12:

• 10 high school grades with high GPA
• Certificate of language testing in English IELTS 5.5
• SSAT, SAT Exam Results
• Letters of recommendation from teachers of mathematics and English
• Motivational letter.

The cost of studying for the High School Diploma program in a US high school can vary from $ 40,000 to $ 60,000 per year. This can be either full-time education or the format of a 5-day boarding school, when students are in the school from Monday to Friday, and on weekends they relax and spend time with their families. Depending on the state, prices may be higher or lower than indicated - we have given you an estimated cost. The price includes accommodation for students in the residence of the school and full board.

Simon Kizhner

Regional Admissions representative, EMEA

What subjects are the most priority for students in recent years?

Of course, these are STEM subjects: mathematics, engineering, natural sciences, computer coding. Humanities courses do not lose ground. Look not at the names of the directions, but at their essence, components, content - and objectively evaluate their uniqueness, the opportunity to benefit the academic community.

The English as a Second Language program is focused on students from abroad, and it can be taught simultaneously with High School Diploma.

ESL has the status of an additional program that helps schoolchildren and youth improve their English skills if they are not native to them. It helps to adapt well to a foreign environment, to overcome the language barrier and other difficulties that may arise in communication. During the course, students devote time to studying all aspects of the language - speech, grammar, vocabulary, listening - so they get a positive result in a fairly quick time.

Tuition for ESL:

• Semester - from $ 1800
• Academic year - from $ 5400.

If you still have questions about obtaining secondary education in US schools, in particular, studying at the High School Diploma program - you can contact our educational advisers abroad for help and get a free consultation! We will be happy to help you and choose the best option for studying in the USA, because such an experience will definitely open up new prospects for you in the field of education and career.