American High School Diploma Programs For International Students
Forest Trail Academy offers Internationally Accredited American High School Diploma Programs for students around the world. All International students are welcome to enroll in our online school education program which is fully accredited US school curriculum. The students who are enrolled with our international program get a major benefit to earn an official US high school diploma without having to travel to the United States. The international programs will reduce the efforts of travelling to the United States and expenses incurred on Students visa (I-20), travel arrangements and accommodation arrangements. Our partnership Universities allow the International students to make up the University credits and the actual University degree by enrolling in to our school.
Official Records
International students must provide an appropriately authenticated official transcript issued by a governmental authority. Transcripts not in U.S. equivalency must be translated through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved translating service.
Understanding Official Records for Your U.S. High School Diploma
Students who plan to study overseas need to prepare themselves to do so. By taking online courses, students can experience the American education system (classes, curriculum, students, and teachers) long before landing in the United States.
Credits
Forest Trail Academy is accredited by the from Cognia, Middle States Association commission on Elementary and Middle Schools (MSA-CESS), Accreditation International (AI), and National Council for Private Schools Accreditation (NCPSA). We are a State of Florida registered private school.
Accredited
Accredited coursework can be used towards obtaining a high school diploma.
Marketability
Applying to University in America can be extremely competitive. By having American high school course credits, students increase their marketability when applying to colleges and universities.
Convenient
Receive American high school credits without having to move abroad.
A Student Can Enroll For This Course As A Stand-Alone Education Program Or As A Dual Diploma Program.
As a stand-alone program, you can instantly create your own program offering American high school diplomas. It is also extremely cost effective as you do not have high startup cost as a traditional business. All you need is a location, computers, internet access, and support staff.
Inexpensive
When compared to the cost of moving abroad to study, Forest Trail Academy online education is inexpensive.
After you have graduated from Forest Trail Academy online school with a high school diploma Certification, you can then decide to travel to the United States to continue your University studies. The option is still there to continue and earn a Bachelors Degree Certification- without leaving your home country.
We are providing you with access, options, and empowering you to take control of your education and your future. You now have the same opportunities as any student living in the United States of America.
Before enrolling for our Internationally Accredited American High School Diploma Programs if you have any questions then please contact our Admission Advisor who will assist with the enrollment process and help you by selecting classes after understanding the purpose and goal for your career.
You can also reach us on call at 800.890.6269 / 561.537.5501.
How to choose an international online high school
The best international online high school is the one whose diploma, transcript and schedule fit the next step your student plans to take, whether that is a university in the US, a university at home or a job. This guide covers what a US diploma means outside the US, how study works across time zones, and what English proficiency means for US college applications.
What a US diploma means in another country
A US private school issues its own diploma, so each country and each university decides how to read it. Two steps come up often.
- Credential evaluation. An independent service reviews a transcript and writes a report that compares the courses and grades to the US system. NACES is a US association of these services. Some colleges name the services they prefer, so check each admissions page.
- Apostille. Under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, a country can issue one certificate that lets a public document be used in another member country. The Hague Conference says only a designated Competent Authority can issue an apostille. In Florida, the Department of State is that authority, and its list of public documents includes school transcripts and diplomas. The apostille confirms the signature and seal on the document. It does not grade the content.
Ask the university, employer or ministry in your country what it needs before you order anything. Some ask for an evaluation, some for an apostille, some for both, and some for neither. Forest Trail Academy has a page on apostille for international students, and a page on the American high school diploma for international students.
Studying from another time zone
Time zones matter when a school holds live classes at set hours. A self-paced school lets the student work when it is daytime at home. Ask any school whether lessons, tests and teacher help need a fixed time, and which time zone it uses. Forest Trail Academy is self-paced and enrolls students any week of the year. Read our guide to online school across time zones. If your family is relocating, see moving abroad with school-age children.
English proficiency and US college applications from abroad
Each US college sets its own English rules, and the same application platform, Common App, serves colleges with different requirements. As one example, Yale lists the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test and other exams, and asks for a test from non-native speakers who have not studied in English for at least two years of secondary school. Check the international admissions page of every college on the list.
For the SAT, College Board lets students outside the US and its territories register for international testing online. Not every college asks for SAT or ACT scores, so confirm that first.
What to check in any international online high school
| Check | Why it matters | What to ask or look for |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Colleges and evaluators start here. | The accreditor’s name, and the school’s listing in the accreditor’s own directory. |
| Teachers | Quality of feedback. | Whether teachers are certified and how students reach them. |
| Schedule | Fit with your time zone. | Self-paced or live classes, and whether tests need a set time. |
| Diploma and transcript | These are the documents you will send. | Sample copies, and how to order official copies. |
| Evaluation and apostille | Some countries and colleges ask for them. | What the school provides and what you arrange yourself. |
| Local acceptance | Your home university decides. | A written answer from the university or ministry you plan to use. |
| College guidance | US applications have many parts. | Help with course choice, test dates and English requirements. |
| Total cost | Fees add up. | Tuition, plus evaluation, apostille and testing fees. |
Forest Trail Academy is accredited, employs certified teachers and is self-paced. Our American online school page describes the program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best international online high school?
It is the school that matches your student’s goal. Check accreditation, teacher qualifications, schedule, the diploma and transcript, and whether your target university accepts them. The table above lists each check.
Do I need an apostille for a US high school diploma?
Only if the receiving country or institution asks for one. An apostille confirms the signature on a document for use in another Hague Convention country. Ask the university or ministry first.
Does my child need an English test to apply to a US college?
It depends on the college. Many accept the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, and some waive the test for students who studied in English. Read each college’s international admissions page.
Can my child study from a different time zone?
Yes, with a self-paced program that has no fixed class times. Confirm how tests and teacher support are scheduled before you enroll.
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