American High School Grades 9-10

Overview

With EF Academy's American High School Programme Grades 9-10, you will build a strong academic foundation in a broad range of academic subjects. Taught at our New York campus, the programme will prepare you for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, A-levels, or the final years of high school worldwide.

What is the American High School Programme Grades 9-10?

The American High School Programme Grades 9-10 is for students aged 14 to 16, and it is offered at EF International Academy's beautiful and safe campus in Tarrytown, NY. Grades 9 and 10, known in America as "freshman year" and "sophomore year", are the first two years of high school in the four-year American system in which students are study a variety of academic subjects including Math, Science, English, History, and Foreign Languages. After Grades 9 and 10, students complete their high school careers in Grades 11 and 12, which, at EF International Academy, feature the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A-level Examinations in the United Kingdom.

What are the advantages of this programme?

The programme serves as the ideal foundation for pursuing the renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A-level programme. Students study a wide variety of academic subjects while experiencing the lively and enriching atmosphere of American high school, which includes participation in after-school activities, leadership opportunities, sports, and social events. Students develop important study skills and habits in addition to language skills. EF International Academy's cosmopolitan student body, world-class teachers, rigorous academic philosophy and global outlook provide a unique mix of assets not available in most high schools worldwide.

How to prepare for the American High School Programme Grades 9-10

EF International Academy offers a wide range of preparation courses that include: