American High School Diploma

American Section

Mount International School Community is a candidate school for an American high school diploma program. This significant step underscores our commitment to providing students with a world-class education that aligns with global academic standards.

By pursuing this candidacy, we aim to offer our students a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that prepares them for higher education and future success. The American high school diploma is widely recognized globally, opening doors to top universities and career opportunities.

We believe that this program will further enhance our students’ academic journey and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in today’s interconnected world. 

  • Our mission is to continuously advance both learning and teaching.
  • Mount International School Community is committed to meet the requirements of both national and international universities.
  • To earn the American High School Diploma, students are offered rigorous courses throughout the three trimesters every year.
  • As a graduation requirement, High School students must earn 24 credit hours (equivalent to four High School years).

The weight of the 24 credit hours is distributed as follows: 

  • 4 credit hours of English
  • 4 credit hours of Math
  • 4 credit hours of Sciences
  • 4 credit hours of Social Sciences
  • 4 credit hours of Electives (PE, Art & Music)
  • 2 credit hours of a Foreign Language course
  • 2 credit hours of IT
  • Arabic Studies (MOE requirement)

Applying for the AUC and Universities Abroad

Accumulative GPA (calculated from grades 9 -12) includes all credit hours offered in High School (excluding MOE subjects for grades 11 and 12).

Private and Public Universities in Egypt (excluding the AUC)

*All private and governmental universities accept 8 subjects only (according to the major intended).

  • Grade 11: a minimum of 1 subject and a maximum of 3 (required)
  • Grade 12: a minimum of 5 subjects and a maximum of 7 (required)
  • For grades 9-12, all subjects taught including Arabic Studies and Electives are required.
  • Students must devote 15 hours every year for community service (a total of 60 hours throughout their four High School years) as a prerequisite to graduate.

In American high school Diploma Mount we seek the latest approaches in education

Mount International School Community (MISC) is at the forefront of educational innovation, striving to provide students with the best possible preparation for their future. As a candidate school for an American high school diploma program, we are committed to incorporating the latest pedagogical approaches and best practices into our curriculum.

Our pursuit of excellence involves:

  • Rigorous Academic Standards: We adhere to the stringent academic standards set by the American educational system, ensuring our students receive a world-class education.
  • Global Perspective: We foster a global mindset by incorporating international perspectives and cultural understanding into our curriculum.
  • Student-Centered Learning: We prioritize student engagement and critical thinking, empowering students to become independent learners.
  • Technology Integration: We leverage technology to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the digital age.
  • College and Career Readiness: Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in higher education and their chosen careers.

By becoming an authorized American high school diploma program, MISC will offer students a clear pathway to top universities worldwide. We are excited about the opportunities this program will bring to our students and look forward to sharing more details as we progress through the candidacy process.

Join us in shaping the future of education!

A balanced learning approach

The 5 essential elements work together to create a successful Inquiry-based Framework

  • Knowledge: What we want the learner to know.
  • Concepts: What we want the learner to understand.
  • Skills: What we want the learner to be able to do.
  • Dispositions: What we want the learner to feel, value, and demonstrate.
  • Action: How we want the learner to act.

Authentic students-led inquiry

Your child will be able to evaluate his/her own progress and skill-development, by using inquiry-based approach which:

  • Promotes the construction of knowledge.
  • Creates a concept-driven program.
  • Strikes a balance between the transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary programs of inquiry and traditional disciplines.
  • Promotes international mindedness.
  • Promotes self-awareness

PURPOSEFUL ASSESSMENT

The assessment is not confined to paper and pencil it is related more to real-life situations

  • Acquiring knowledge.
  • Understanding concepts.
  • Mastering skills.
  • Developing the learner profile.
  • Identifying decisions to take real-life actions.
  • Gathering and analyzing information about performance to help in improving practices.
  • Collecting and storing evidence of students’ learning in different types of documents.

REMARKABLE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Your child will learn real-life skills that are crucial for his/her development and in facing real-life situations.

  • In MISC, we focus on the development of the whole child; academic, social, physical, and emotional sides.
  • It focuses on the learner profile, that encourages young people to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced, and reflective.

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