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.
公立中學
紐西蘭中學多為公立(State Schools)，由政府資助經費，當地學生多就讀公立中學，學校會控管國際學生比例，適合想體驗道地紐西蘭生活、追求高留學CP值得學生。
公立整合中學
公立整合中學(State-Integrated Schools)過去為私立(多為具宗教或特定教育理念的學校)，現接受政府補助的中學，擁有傳統核心價值和嚴謹校風，適合重視品格教育、有特定信仰和想要小班制教學的學生。
私立中學
私立中學(Private Schools)通常擁有頂級的教學軟硬體設施，小班制教學，提供更多課業和升學的輔導。適合升學目標為全球頂尖名校，留學預算充裕的學生。
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.
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!
