The American Diploma
Education is always a profitable investment. The American Diploma program helps students enter universities in Europe, Canada, and the United States on more favorable terms, enrolling them immediately in the first year of study and without taking any language exams. Gymnasium A+ in partnership with eCampus US and University Pathway implements the most mobile program, which is relevant for admission to the most progressive universities in the world.
The American Diploma program at Gymnasium A+ combines education according to two standards at once: on the eCampus of the American school in the state of Wisconsin according to the American standard and at the A+ Gymnasium A+ according to the Ukrainian standard. Modern educational technologies make it possible to organize the educational process as efficiently as possible, taking into account all the advantages of both programs and individual needs of the child.
Our advantages
- Diploma of an international model: admission to the world’s leading universities for the 1st year without the need to complete the zero (preparatory) year at the Universities on the Foundation Program (an integral step for those who only have a Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education of Ukraine);
- Individual plan: an educational plan is developed for each student individually, taking into account previous experience and career expectations;
- Mobility: the possibility of studying and obtaining quality education from any corner of the world and the possibility of changing the format of education during the year;
- International context: involvement in international cooperation and all American campus projects;
- AP courses: Enrollment of credits for advanced placement subjects selected as part of the program upon admission to US universities. This provides an opportunity to study fewer subjects in the first year and get a discount on studying at universities;
- Competitive advantages when entering prestigious departments;
- Full language preparation for admission to the world’s top universities;
- The program is accredited by the Wisconsin Unified School District and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction;
- 70 different courses to choose from, which will satisfy the spectrum of requests from the most demanding and inquisitive students;
- Provision of American-style report cards at the end of each semester;
- The opportunity to apply for scholarships, grants and other preferences when entering higher education institutions abroad.
We strongly believe that this is a great opportunity for parents to lay a solid foundation for their child’s future. As a result of the study, the child opens up an unprecedented world of learning opportunities at Harvard, Cambridge and other leading universities in the world, and as a result – a brilliant career!
Subjects
Students of the American Diploma program undergo interviews to build an individual study plan. More than 70 courses are available to choose from, depending on previous learning experience and future professional direction of study. All courses are combined into the following blocks:
- Mathematics Courses
- Science Courses
- Social Studies Courses
- General Elective Courses
- Personal Financial Literacy Courses*
- Health and Fitness Courses
- Humanities Courses
- Vocational: Agricultural
- Vocational: Business Courses
- Vocational: College and Career Courses
- Vocational: IT Courses
- Vocational: Service/Hospitality
- Vocational: Health Service Courses
- Vocational: Technology Education
- English Language Arts Courses
Each block includes a set of disciplines, follow the link to learn more.
Teachers
Our teachers are highly qualified professionals who have already had experience in teaching Cambridge IGCSE, IB DP and A-level programs, as well as teachers with more than 10 years of work experience according to the American standard.
Training packages
We care about the individual needs of each student. There are several service packages according to the American Diploma that allow you to combine online and offline studies. You can read more about service packages by following the link.
Studying on the American diploma program
The timetable given below is recommended*
9.00 – 13.00 studying the Ukrainian component offline in the A+ Gymnasium or on a distance platform
13.00 – 14.00 lunch
14.00 – 16.00 studying on the eCampus platform
16.00 – 17.30 online lessons of the American component
17.30 – 18.30 doing home tasks
18.30 – 19.00 supper
19.00 – 20.00 studying on the eCampus platform
20.00 – 22.00 free time
*Please note that this is a recommended approximate schedule, which is important to adapt to the individual needs of the child, the average duration of the lessons is also indicated.
FAQ:
Isn’t it too much online?
The children of the 2020s are a new generation for whom the presence of a digital environment and their individuality are paramount. Therefore, online learning for modern children is rather an advantage and a necessity. In addition, children learn with greater enthusiasm when they can choose subjects independently and work at their own pace.
If it is an American school, can a child enter a European university after completing the program?
The diploma is recognized all over the world, and universities in Europe accept applicants who have graduated from an American school for the first year of study. This information can be checked on the website of a university of your interest .
A child has never studied in English. Will a child be able to study on the program?
The admission process includes an interview that determines a child’s ability to study on an English-language program and determines the level of English language support in the future, if necessary. In addition, during the program, children learn English intensively, and the platform has built-in tools for translating certain concepts or explaining them in English. Our teachers provide support in the form of online lessons for a more detailed explanation, development of the subject conceptual apparatus.
Are there offline activities for students of the program?
There are offline activities for children who are in Kyiv. These are team-building meetings, as well as educational events, and participation in international projects. All the benefits of Gymnasium A+ students are available to students of the program.
How can I track my child’s progress?
For parents, parental access to the platform will be provided, with the help of which you will be able to monitor the duration of the child’s work on the platform, the number of completed tasks, evaluations, the actual progress of the child in relation to the required percentage, etc.
A child has never studied in English. Will a child be able to study on the program?
The admission process includes an interview that determines a child’s ability to study on an English-language program and determines the level of English language support in the future, if necessary. In addition, during the program, children learn English intensively, and the platform has built-in tools for translating certain concepts or explaining them in English. Our teachers provide support in the form of online lessons for a more detailed explanation, development of the subject conceptual apparatus.
How can I track my child’s progress?
For parents, parental access to the platform will be provided, with the help of which you will be able to monitor the duration of the child’s work on the platform, the number of completed tasks, evaluations, the actual progress of the child in relation to the required percentage, etc.
