Ohio, USA
The teachers and students always help me if I get stuck.
"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!
Ohio, USA
SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1963, Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland’s west side. It offers students a number of unique programs like entrepreneurial studies, anatomy and physiology, new certificate programs and developmental biology and embryology. The school also offers independent studies in subjects like multi-variable calculus. FACILITIES The 93 acre campus includes a garden, a brand new science and engineering building, a gymnasium, a weight/workout facility, and outside sports amenities. The community resource center on campus includes a library and technology center, multi-media conference room, study rooms, project rooms, foreign language classrooms, computer labs, and a TV/video broadcast editing room. SPORTS AND ARTS Due to state regulations, F-1 students are not able to play sports. The arts program gives students many opportunities. Known for their preforming arts program, students will be able to work with professional actor
Michigan, USA
SCHOOL PROFILE One of the top Catholic high schools in the United States, West Catholic High School has been named one of the most challenging private schools in the United States by the Washington Post. FACILITIES West Catholic is located on a 42-acre campus in the northwest corner of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The campus hosts updated athletic facilities and an on-site observatory, developed and designed by the 2012-2013 pre-engineering class. The school also opened a brand new Academic Learning Center in 2017. SPORTS AND ARTS West Catholic’s athletics program offers over 20 varsity sports, giving international students an opportunity to participate on a team. West Catholic art students are offered several choices of electives. The award-winning marching band performs many times throughout the year at festivals, parades, and sporting events. West Catholic Theater also performs 3 plays each year, including a spring musical. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Grand Rapids is the 2nd largest city in
Ohio, USA
SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1831, The Grand River Academy is a boy’s boarding school with a proven program for success. Through daily help sessions, supervised evening study, and afternoon sports and activities, students gain self-discipline and a renewed interest in academics. The curriculum is college-preparatory and in order to graduate, college acceptance is a requirement. Students benefit from personal interaction with their teachers, which is made possible by enrolling less than 120 students and an average class size of seven students. FACILITIES Students have access to a weight room, a basketball court, an indoor batting cage, an updated fitness room, a library, and a lecture center. At the Student Center students can get snacks at Andy’s Café, play ping pong, shuffleboard, play music in the music room, billiards, and more. SPORTS AND ARTS What makes Grand River Academy’s sports teams special is their no-cut policy. They will find a spot for anyone who would like to participate.
