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The American High School Diploma is typically studied over a period of 4 years from Grades 9-12.
There is no national curriculum to follow, learners need to accumulate a minimum of 22 credits from Grades 9-12 and need to complete certain
core subjects and six electives.
With the exception of learners seeking University admission there are no standardised tests/examinations.
- What we offer
- Credits and electives
- Pathways
- International
- College 4
- College 2
- Life Choice
- Goal-based education
- Assessments
- University Admission
Assessments
The American High School Diploma is based on common core standards which focuses on multiple intelligences and the development of individual talents
There are no standard tests or exams in the American High School Diploma. Learners are graded on the level of mastery achieved within a subjects context. Grading can be done by a parent, tutor or faciltator.
The primary focus is on learning.
Learners seeking University admission are required to write the SAT Test: SAT is a Scholastic Aptitude Test, a standardised test that measures College / University readiness. SAT is not a qualification, it is a University admission test.
For parents who want assessments for their children we offer Project Based Learning (PBL). Project Based Learning assessments covers the content or the subjects ensuring a variety of competencies, skills, values and attitudes are assessed allowing learners to demonstrate their own unique potential and ways of thinking. Project Based Learning is a student centered, inquiry based learning method in which students are stimulated to learn through:
- Reflection and reasoning
- Problem solving techniques
- Self-directed learning strategies
- Research
Universities have varying SAT score requirements, parents and learners are advised to check these requirements with their university of choice.