Programs

High School Plus

High School Plus Program for International Students: Save Money and Get a High School Diploma

Fast Track to a US University Degree

  • Fast Track: Enter college before finishing high school and graduate from university at least one year earlier than your high school classmates.
  • Money: Save time and money and get a Washington State High School Diploma and transferable university credit at the same time.
  • Time: Classes count for high school and university transfer. Program typically requires no additional time.*

*Depending on assessment and placement, students may need to take non-transferable, developmental classes.

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High School Diploma and University Credit at Same Time

  • Two degrees for the price of one. Graduate in just two years with a Washington State High School Diploma and a university transfer Associate Degree
  • High School Completion Program typically requires no additional time--classes count for high school diploma and transfer US university degree

Why Choose Fast Track High School Plus?

  • Free preliminary evaluations let you know in advance what course requirements you need to take
  • Experienced academic advisors assist in class selection and university transfer planning to top US universities

Who takes Green River's High School Plus Program?

  • Mature, motivated students who are prepared for college level classes and a challenging academic environment.
  • High school exchange students completing a year of high school in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK or New Zealand who want to continue their study in the US.
  • Students who don't want to spend their final year studying for their national university entrance exams, and prefer to study in the US.
  • Students who haven't yet finished high school and want to start the college study in the US.

How the Fast Track High School Plus Program Works

Students must complete all credits remaining in the categories set by the State of Washington for high school completion. 

  1. Transcript Evaluation: Free preliminary evaluations are available upon request and upon receipt of completed application and the high school transcripts, including ninth grade, translated into English (faxed copy of transcript acceptable for preliminary evaluation only).  Our high school completion evaluators assess your transcript for previously completed courses and let you know how many classes you will need to complete at Green River to get your High School Diploma. Class planning can be done based on a preliminary evaluation. 
  2. English Proficiency: You may need to enroll in our Intensive English Language Program if you have not met the approved English proficiency requirements for our academic program. 
  3. Academic Planning: Upon meeting the English proficiency requirements, you will work with your assigned international student advisor to develop an individual academic plan.  This plan includes the classes you need for high school completion and your primary academic goal (i.e. Associate Degree or University Transfer).  With careful class selection, you can take courses that count for both high school and university transfer.
  4. Graduation: After completing the program requirements, apply for graduation.  An official evaluation must be completed prior to graduation.  Students must submit one official copy of high school transcripts, including ninth grade, translated into English, in a sealed envelope to International Programs.  Faxed copies are not accepted.  Program graduates receive a State of Washington High School Diploma.
  5. Transfer to Universities: Experienced academic advisors assist in class selection and university transfer planning to top US universities.

Program Eligibility for International High School Plus

  • Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age
  • Students are not eligible if they already completed high school and received a diploma in their home country or the US
  • We recommend that student have only one year of high school remaining

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Admission Process for International High School Plus

  1. International Student Admission Application

    One admission application form is used to apply for all intended programs of study.
    1. Select HIGH SCHOOL PLUS or COMPLETION for your intended program of study and any other programs that may relate to your studies at Green River (Example: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER).
    2. Indicate subject (major) plan of study.

    The primary program of study/major will appear in the main section of the I-20. "High school completion included in course of study" is included in the remark section.

  1. US $50 application fee
  2. Financial statement (bank statement)
  3. Transcripts of any high school attended including ninth grade. Transcripts must be in English.

English Proficiency

Students qualify for direct admission into our college academic program if they have TOEFL 61/173/500 or meet one of Green River's approved English Proficiency requirements. Students who have not demonstrated proficiency are required to take the Intensive English Language Program before starting academic classes.

Free High School Transcript Evaluation

Take advantage of our free high school transcript evaluation.

Preliminary High School Transcript Evaluations can be requested free of charge upon receipt of signed application and the high school transcripts, including ninth grade, translated into English (faxed copy of transcript acceptable for preliminary evaluation only).  The preliminary evaluation lets students know how many classes they will need to complete to get their High School diploma. Class planning can be done based on a preliminary evaluation.

Official Evaluation must be completed prior to graduation. Students must submit one official copy of high school transcripts, including ninth grade, translated into English, in a sealed envelope to International Programs. Faxed copies are not accepted.

Housing for International Students

International students may choose to live with a host family or if they are 17 years of age or older, they can live in our new on-campus housing. Click here for international housing information.

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