USA High School
U.S. High School Application Process and Timeline
Benefits
More and more Taiwanese students are opting to attend private high schools in the United States, aiming to access higher-quality education and pave the way for a successful future.
But what kind of learning environment can American private high schools truly offer?
If you haven’t considered this question in depth, don’t worry — BEAR is here to guide you through it!
High Schools in USA
There is a wide variety of high schools in the United States. Many private schools serve as legal guardians for international students under the age of 18, providing not only an academic environment but also meals and on-campus accommodation. These are known as boarding schools, which share many similarities with boarding schools in Taiwan. In addition to boarding schools, the U.S. offers several other types of high school options as well.
Day School vs. Boarding School: Based on Housing Options
公立學校
當地學生免學費，非歐盟學生無法申請就讀愛爾蘭公立學校。
私立學校
國際學生以就讀私立學校為主。愛爾蘭私立學校提供完整的教學設備和優異的教學師資，滿足當地和國際學生的學習需求。
Day School vs. Boarding School: Based on Housing Options
寄宿學校
愛爾蘭有30多所寄宿學校，學生平常吃住都在校園內，管理嚴格，課後提供豐 富的活動。部分寄宿學校採週一到週五寄宿，週末住寄宿家庭的模式。
走讀學校
學生白天在學校上課，放學後回寄宿家庭生活。居住寄宿家庭(Homestay)能更快速融入愛爾蘭在地生活，語言快速進步。
Day School vs. Boarding School: Based on Housing Options
單一性別學校
受到天主教歷史影響，愛爾蘭有極高比例的純男校或純女校。學校會 針對該性別的成長特點設計活動，通常在傳統升學上名列前茅。
男女混校
社交環境和真實社會相仿，注重人際關係的發展。
Introduction of U.S. Junior High School Education System
The U.S. high school system is nearly identical to that of neighboring Canada and is also quite similar to Taiwan's educational structure.
Just like in Taiwan, students in the U.S. progress from Grade 1 through Grade 12, for a total of 12 years of basic education. High school consists of four years, covering Grades 9 through 12.
Most high schools follow a two-semester system: the first semester begins in late August or early September, while the second semester starts in January. Admissions are based on both the student’s age and academic level; students who exceed the age limit are generally not eligible to apply.
One key difference is that U.S. high schools operate on a credit-based system. Students are placed into grade levels based on entrance exam results. However, because of the credit system, students may be assigned to higher or lower-level classes for specific subjects depending on their academic performance, rather than staying strictly within their grade level.
The U.S. high school system is nearly identical to that of neighboring Canada and is also quite similar to Taiwan's educational structure.
Just like in Taiwan, students in the U.S. progress from Grade 1 through Grade 12, for a total of 12 years of basic education. High school consists of four years, covering Grades 9 through 12.
Most high schools follow a two-semester system: the first semester begins in late August or early September, while the second semester starts in January. Admissions are based on both the student’s age and academic level; students who exceed the age limit are generally not eligible to apply.
One key difference is that U.S. high schools operate on a credit-based system. Students are placed into grade levels based on entrance exam results. However, because of the credit system, students may be assigned to higher or lower-level classes for specific subjects depending on their academic performance, rather than staying strictly within their grade level.
Private School FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Students often have many questions when applying to U.S. high schools. Let BEAR walk you through the key insights!
