Secondary schools in USA for international students
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By far the best school in Texas, outstanding facilities and accommodationUSAHouston, TexasCurrently watching: 7from 72680.00 $ / yearApply with documents
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94% of graduates successfully enroll universities, including Ivy League universitiesUSAMiami, FloridaCurrently watching: 10from 70500.00 $ / yearApply with documents
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from 29130.00 $ / semesterApply with documentsProgram namedateAgeFeesMiddle schoolLast booking 3 weeks agoAll year round11-14
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Average mark obtained by students who passed the IB: 32.5USAOrlando, FLCurrently watching: 7from 70815.00 $ / yearApply with documentsProgram namedateAgeFeesMiddle schoolLast booking 3 weeks agoAll year round11-14
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Leading boarding school right in the heart of ManhattanUSANew YorkCurrently watching: 10from 93000.00 $ / yearApply with documentsProgram namedateAgeFeesMiddle schoolLast booking 5 weeks agoAll year round11-14
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According to information for 2019, an average SAT score made up 1240USAMinneapolis, MinnesotaCurrently watching: 6from 57500.00 $ / yearApply with documentsProgram namedateAgeFeesMiddle schoolLast booking 6 weeks agoAll year round11-14
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According to information for 2019, an average SAT score made up 1210USANew YorkCurrently watching: 9from 61700.00 $ / yearApply with documentsProgram namedateAgeFeesMiddle schoolLast booking 4 weeks agoAll year round13-16
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Nowadays, the USA is the most popular country among foreign students wishing to get high-quality education abroad. SMAPSE offers 30 best secondary schools located in America that allow to get contemporary secondary education for international students. Due to the list of TOP-30 US secondary schools, 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.
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Learning programs-summary information
Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
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GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
Advantages and disadvantages of English schools
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world | Expensive |
High quality of education and academic standards | Strong workload |
Perfect English after graduation | The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt |
Useful contacts | The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist |
Top 21 boarding colleges in England 2024
1 | Cardiff Sixth Form College |
2 | National Mathematics and Science College |
3 | Abbey College Cambridge |
4 | d'Overbroeck's College |
5 | MPW London |
6 | CATS Cambridge |
7 | Kensington Park |
8 | DLD London |
9 | King's College St Michael’s |
10 | Bellerbys Cambridge |
11 | Chelsea Independent College |
12 | MPW Cambridge |
13 | Bellerbys Brighton |
14 | CATS London |
15 | St Clare's Oxford |
16 | Bishopstrow College |
17 | CATS Canterbury |
18 | Bellerbys London |
19 | Ealing Independent College |
20 | Cambridge Tutors College |
21 | Abbey Manchester |
Top 35 best schools in the USA - 2024 Smapse rankings
1 | North Broward Preparatory School |
2 | Phillips Academy Andover |
3 | The Storm King School New York |
4 | Red Bank Catholic High School |
5 | Windermere Preparatory School |
6 | Shattuck St Mary's School |
7 | Cheshire Academy |
8 | Cate School |
9 | Ross School |
10 | Deerfield Academy |
11 | The Village School |
12 | Amerigo Los Angeles – Bishop Montgomery High School |
13 | Webb Schools |
14 | Kent School USA |
15 | The Winchendon School |
16 | Darlington School |
17 | Marian Catholic High School Amerigo Education |
18 | Grier School |
19 | The MacDuffie School |
20 | CATS Academy Boston |
21 | The Cambridge School of Weston |
22 | Milton Academy |
23 | Amerigo Education Napa Valley |
24 | American Hebrew Academy |
25 | Northfield Mount Hermon School |
26 | Mater Dei Catholic High School San Diego Amerigo Education |
27 | American University Preparatory School Los Angeles |
28 | Webb Schools |
29 | Kent School USA |
30 | Groton School |
31 | Maine Central Institute |
32 | The Lawrenceville School |
33 | Grand River Academy Ohio |
34 | Saint John Paul II Academy |
35 | Chicago North Shore |
Top 10 best boarding schools in USA according to The Best Schools portal
1 | Phillips Exeter Academy |
2 | Phillips Academy Andover |
3 | The Putney School |
4 | Church Farm School |
5 | Episcopal High School |
6 | St. Paul's School |
7 | Asheville School |
8 | Shattuck-St. Mary's School |
9 | St. Andrew's School |
10 | The Thacher School |
Top 10 best private high schools in USA according to Best Colleges
1 | The Lawrenceville School |
2 | Phillips Exeter Academy |
3 | Lakeside School |
4 | The Latin School of Chicago |
5 | Albuquerque Academy |
6 | Detroit Country Day School |
7 | Harvard-Westlake School |
8 | The Harker School |
9 | The College Preparatory School |
10 | Polytechnic School |
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