Michigan, USA
Tom Ryan ’75, inventor of Pizza Hut’s stuff crust pizza, McDonald’s dollar menu and founder of Smashburger which was named by Forbes(2011) as “America’s Most Promising Company”.
I loved the experience I had abroad. I made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun times. I feel so lucky and it is unbelievable that people from different parts of the world met up here and became friends.
"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’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 5th year in a Row
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!
Michigan, USA
SCHOOL PROFILE Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School was founded in 1906 as the first Catholic co-educational school in the nation. With Honors and AP-level courses, a 1:1 iPad program, and dual-enrollment offered on-campus through nearby Aquinas College, students have endless opportunities to learn in a variety of ways. FACILITIES Located near the Division and Wealthy Street intersection, Catholic Central is comprised of three buildings, with a pedestrian mall and ample parking for students and guests. SPORTS AND ARTS Catholic Central has a tradition of athletic excellence, with boy’s soccer taking home conference titles, boy’s tennis advancing to the quarterfinals, and girl’s cross country and swimming placing in the top five in their conferences. There are a number of ways to engage in the arts, as well. Students can take part in a variety of fine and performing arts opportunities, including band, chorus, drawing, and studio art. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Catholic Central is sit
Michigan, USA
Located north of Detroit, Oakland Schools serves 28 schools district. The conglomerate of schools offer a variety of courses, including STEM Programs, many AP Courses, and technology career paths. Along with a few National Blue Ribbon Schools, several schools are nationally ranked as some of the best in the state of Michigan, according to US News and World Report. FACILITIES Schools have modern classrooms, equipped with technology. International students will have access to computer labs, athletic fields, and performing art centers. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can participate in many traditional American athletic teams. Some sports include Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, and Track and Field. For international students interested in performing arts, there are many bands and choirs to join. There are also plenty of extracurricular and curricular art courses for students to take as well. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Home to multiple universities and colleges, Oakland County is a suburb of
Florida, USA
SCHOOL PROFILE Trinity Christian teachers utilize some of the latest technologies in their classrooms such as Smartboards and tablets. Many students have gone on to study at prestigious colleges and universities across the United States. FACILITIES Trinity Christian is located on a beautiful 150 acre campus. International students can relax between classes or enjoy the sunny Florida weather during lunch with friends. There are also five different computer labs available on campus for students. SPORTS AND ARTS Trinity Christian Academy’s athletic programs offer a range of sports for male and female athletes to compete in. The school also offers some of the best fine arts courses in Florida, such as marching band and drawing. Private piano and voice lessons are exclusively offered by well-qualified teachers. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and is located on the northeastern coast of the state. International students will enjoy great Florida weather, a
