Studying abroad in the US from grade 12: Conditions, routes and things to know

If the family has oriented children to study in the US, should they start from grade 12? If you have just finished grade 11 in Vietnam, can you study in the US high school? Or do I have to take a preparatory program to get into college? Let's answer with Balboa in the article below!

Because of senior year pressure, grade 12 is a remarkable milestone for high school students in Vietnam.

For students planning to study abroad after high school, they have to bear the pressure of graduating from high school, learning English and preparing documents to study abroad.

1, Should you study in the US from grade 12 or not?

Should you study in the US from grade 12 or not?

The US education system requires international students to study for at least 2 years in the US to receive a high school diploma and be eligible to apply to US universities.

However, for some programs, international students who only study for 1 year in grade 12 here are still eligible to apply to university programs in the US.

You can choose 2 routes or study 1 year preparatory and then go to university in the US. Or study for 1 year in grade 12 for an international certificate exam to be able to apply to a university in the US. However, this route is only for those who have good academic ability

Advantages of studying in the US from grade 12

• Improve your English ability, get used to the learning environment. And prepare the foundation for college in the US more firmly.
• For those who want to study abroad but the family economy is not too strong. Then studying for a year of high school in the US is extremely reasonable to save on study abroad costs compared to going to high school and then going to university in the US.
• Opportunity to transfer credits from foundation programs to top universities. Helping international students save time studying bachelor's degrees. With the accumulation of credits, you can easily transfer to the first year of good universities. However, the program is only suitable for universities that are in the acceptance system. There will be more restrictions on universities for you to choose from.
• Enhance your independence. At the same time, parents will also feel more secure because the age of 12 is also mature. You can take care of your own life and be independent in studying and living.
• Better career orientation opportunities. Help you understand which field is really suitable for. Avoid the case of choosing a university in Vietnam and then going to the US to change schools because it is not suitable for majors or cases.

Disadvantages of going to the US to study from 12th grade

• For those of you who want to get a high school diploma in the US, it will be difficult. Because the US requires you to study at least 2 years of high school here. To get a degree, apply to universities in the US.
• For those of you whose English ability is not very stable. It will be difficult to integrate into the program. The program will be suitable for those who adapt quickly and have good learning ability.
• For worried parents, children studying abroad from grade 12 in the US will not have a high school diploma in Vietnam. However, what your child learns abroad and international qualifications will be much more valuable.
• To evaluate you can see that the earlier you attend high school, the better. It will be best if you study abroad in high school from grade 10. However, studying in grade 12 in the US will be good for those who want to study in this country for a long time.

2, What are the conditions to study in the US from grade 12?

What are the conditions to study in the US from grade 12?

The requirements for the entrance scores of international students depend on each school and state. However, to have a high chance of being admitted to the school, you should prepare the following scores:

• The average score of all subjects in the last 2 academic years is 6.5 or higher.
• English is not a mandatory requirement for international students under the age of 18. However, IELTS should be sufficient to meet the academic requirements of about 5.0 or higher.

If you do not have IELTS, you can take the test with the school. Those whose English ability is not enough to learn English at a normal school will have to pay an English tuition fee.

3, The route to study in the US from grade 12 for Vietnamese students

The route to study in the US from grade 12 for Vietnamese students

Study in Vietnam until the end of 11th grade, then go to the US to study. You will still have to retake half of the credits of the 11th grade in the US and then continue to the 12th grade. To be able to graduate if you want to get a high school diploma in the US and confidently apply to universities in the US. At that time, Vietnamese students will be half a year behind students in the host country.

Studying abroad from grade 12 in the US usually should attend a private school. Because if you study in a public school, you will have to study for 2 years to get a high school diploma.

For good students, it is possible to get an American high school diploma in 1 year at a private school. Or if you don't get a degree, you can take the certification exam and apply to a university in the US. This route is only suitable for good students.

Also for those of you who don't want to study high school in the US. You can study Foundation programs, pre-university. Before entering university in the US after finishing grade 11 or 12 in Vietnam.

When studying in the preparatory program, you can freely apply to TOP US schools. But only those associated with your Foundation system.

4, Should I study 1 year 12th grade exchange program in the US?

Should I study 1 year 12th grade exchange program in the US?

Depends on the needs of the student. However, you should study exchange from 11th grade, then you go back to Vietnam to study for 1 year to complete high school and then take the university entrance exam or apply to the US or another country to study abroad.

Or for you to study abroad for 1 year of exchange from grade 11 in the US, you can apply for an additional year of 12th grade. To get a high school diploma here and then apply to university will be more convenient.

Because if you only study from 1 year of 12th grade in the US, you are not eligible to get a high school diploma. So I can't apply to university. If you want to go to university, you will have to register for a preparatory year before you can directly enter the university.

Therefore, when researching a 1-year exchange program from grade 12 in the US. Please consider the time and cost spent studying in Vietnam or the US to decide for you!

Currently, schools in the US have been having a very good priority policy for international students. Plus the world's top quality education and many attractive scholarship programs.