International High School Honors
IAA International High School Honors Programs prepare students in grades 10-12 for total success in American high school academics and admission to competitive universities. At the core of the IAA Honors programs is a firm foundation in critical thinking skills, test preparation, subject matter competency, and personal and community leadership.
Goals & Objectives
Successful students of the program will:
Be skilled in thinking critically and analyzing across multiple subject matters Demonstrate growth in academic goals through achieving grade-appropriate learning standards Make gains in college test preparation through multiple avenues of learning Reflect and take focused action towards developing their academic strengths, and personal leadership brand Contribute as responsible global citizens through community action projects
The IAA American High School Honors program was first offered in 2008 in partnership with the Foundation College of the China Scholarship Council, a division of the China MOE. The program was evaluated by the MOE’s expert panel and given a “Verified Certificate” in 2015. At its height, the program served over a yearly enrollment of 1,000 students at 6 top public high schools.
3-Year High School Honors Program at a Glance
Year 1
Students study a wide range of American courses such as social science, humanity, writing, science, and English classes. This is the time when students start exploring their extracurricular and leadership activities for college admission.
Year 2
Guidance is provided to help identify courses that are appropriately challenging and applicable to their anticipated college major or interest. Students take advanced high school courses and prepare for college entrance exams.
Year 3
Students prepare, compile and submit their college admissions application. In this final year, students will transition to college learning by taking college credits courses, and applied research projects.
SUNY New Paltz UHS
The University in the High School Program (UHS) at SUNY New Paltz provides students with the academic challenges of college-level curricula during their final year(s) of high school. UHS courses can help students develop the necessary skills and experience needed for academic success in college, and can help get a jump start on college credits while in high school.
Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA)
SUPA is an educational program that provides high school students with the opportunity to take Syracuse University courses in their own schools during the regularly scheduled school day. Students gain a college classroom experience and course credits that are eligible for transfer to their future colleges.
We offer over 10 AP courses in both one-on-one and group classroom contexts to meet students’ diverse academic interests. All instructors are experienced AP instructors who have led students to consistently exceptional scores.
We will connect you to standardized test instructors who have led students to reach the 99th percentile on all test formats. They will deliver easy-to-learn strategies that fit your learning style. Receive one-on-one learning with the best teachers in the U.S. to score your best.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Licensed and experienced American high school teachers engage students in extensive reading and writing projects. Students analyze, interpret and dissect written material in order to develop proficient writing and presentation skills. We also provide an emphasis on research-style writing to prepare you for college requirements.
ProjectLearn
Top colleges are pushing to weigh on Student Projects in making college admissions decisions. Recently, they have begun creating standards to judge the quality of student portfolios, capstone projects, and other independent work that students submit. ProjectLearn takes students through a 4 course series to guide them through all stages of their applied, research-based projects. ProjectLearn instructors and mentors are distinguished members of IVY Leagues, and subject-matter-experts.
Summer School
We offer many options for students to spend their summers. Students are able to choose from a diverse selection of community projects, college courses, internships and part-time work.
Partner School FAQ
IAA Honors is a comprehensive academic solution for schools looking to internationalize their curriculum through integrating university readiness standards.
With IAA Honors, international schools can benefit through:
- Flexible curriculum structuring options
- Access to American high school and university resources
- Global networking opportunities with IAA Honors Advisory Board members, American high school principals, school district leadership, university officers, American standard-based curriculum speacialists, and education consultants.
- Providing students a structured head start to American university study
- Connecting with Top American universities to increase students’ university prospects
IAA Honors works closely with schools and IAA Honors faculty to implement innovative education technologies which:
- Ensure quality academic oversight across the program
- Pace curricula to American standards and measures
- Monitor student academic progress and track assessment outcomes Provide students with university readiness tools
IAA Honors Support Systems include:
- Faculty training in American curricula and program standards
- Online learning management system (LMS), the IAA eLnet
- Electronic student record system (SIS)
- Student e-Portfolio platform for university admission