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
Iowa, USA
Beckman Catholic School
Established: 1966
STEM
School Facts
School Description
With a challenging curriculum and great school community, Beckman Catholic School is great for international students. The school offers Advanced Placement courses, the option to take college courses locally or via the Internet, and the innovative "Project Lead the Way" program curriculum in the engineering and STEM fields.FACILITIES
Each student is given a Chromebook laptop to use and connect to the wireless network available in all classrooms. Facilities include computer rooms, an iPad lab, a multi-usage hall and a sports stadium.
SPORTS AND ARTS
International students may join sports, from freshman to the varsity level. Over the years, teams have won state championships in baseball, soccer, track and field, and girls golf. The arts department strongly encourages students to take part in a class or after school program to help develop creative talents.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Named among the top 50 Catholic high schools in America by the National Catholic High School Honor Roll, Beckman Catholic is also ranked in the top 50 Iowa Advanced Placement high schools.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Dyersville is located one hour northeast of Cedar Rapids. The city has 100 acres of parks—in fact, the baseball field, Field of Dreams, was built for the iconic 1989 film of the same name.
Educatius PDF: Beckman Catholic School Profile PDF
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Visit City Site: Dyersville, Iowa
- 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
- 25 acres Campus Size
- 1% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
NoStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:14ACT Average
23.1English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
NoFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
9, 10, 11Ages Accepted
14-18ELTiS Minimum
215Other - Eligibility Requirements?
Diploma is offered for students who attend 2+ yearsMore School Photos!
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.
MY Four Tips for Living with an American Host Family
It's a great challenge for international students to leave their home and comfort zone. But living with an American host family will leave you with a lot of good memories. Today let me share with you my tips from living with host families for three years in American high schools!
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