Enjoying Every Moment - My Year Abroad
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Arizona, USA
Gilbert Public Schools
City
School Facts
School Description
Gilbert Public School District has five high schools accepting international students in grades 9-12. The district leads the state of Arizona in testing due to its strong emphasis on the core academics. Gilbert Public School District high schools offer Advanced Placement courses and nearly 20 different clubs and activities.FACILITIES
Outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, athletic stadiums, practice fields, tennis courts, cafeterias and outdoor food courts.
SPORTS AND ARTS
Recognized for its outstanding programs in athletics, Gilbert Public School District international students in grades 9-11 can participate in JV sports such as golf, swimming, and volleyball.
Gilbert Public’s high schools have a diverse arts program offering courses in metals and jewelry, concert orchestra, and more.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Gilbert, Arizona is located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, just 30 minutes from downtown. The City of Gilbert is ranked one of the best places to live and learn in the US by CNN/Money Magazine. Gilbert is currently the 4th fastest growing city in the US and ranked as one of the 25 safest cities in America.
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- 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
Diploma Year Offered?
NoStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:31English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
NoFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
9, 10, 11, 12Ages Accepted
14-18ELTiS Minimum
215TOEFL Minimum
N/ATOEFL Junior Required
N/AOther - Eligibility Requirements?
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Blogs and News!
Getting the Edge - Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
"International students who study at a US high school have an inside-track to attend a US University," according to Educatius Group's Academic Director Dr. Sharon Tan.
Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
Educatius Group’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 5th year in a Row
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