American Diploma | Grades 9–12

The American High School Diploma is a credential awarded upon successful completion of a structured four-year high school program following US curriculum standards. Unlike many international qualifications, the American diploma is valued for its breadth — requiring students to demonstrate competence across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and electives. At UGA, this program is delivered in partnership with WorldEd School — a Cognia-accredited American school based in Miami, Florida. Cognia is the largest and most respected educational accreditation organisation in the world, with more than 130 years of experience, present in over 100 countries and responsible for 40,000 schools worldwide. The Cognia seal means UGA's American diploma is recognized by universities in the US, UK, Europe, and beyond.

Yes. Every UGA student has access to a dedicated university admissions counsellor who works with them from subject selection through to final application. This includes guidance on university shortlisting, personal statement writing, application strategy, and deadlines — for institutions in the US, UK, Europe, and beyond. This is not an add-on service; it is built into the UGA program

US university applications are submitted through the Common App or directly through individual university portals, depending on the institution. The SAT is not universally required — many US universities have moved to test-optional admissions policies — but strong AP scores are a significant advantage and in many cases carry more weight than standardised test results. Your child's admissions counsellor will advise on whether SAT preparation makes sense based on their target institutions.

US university applications are submitted through the Common App or directly through individual university portals, depending on the institution. The SAT is not universally required — many US universities have moved to test-optional admissions policies — but strong AP scores are a significant advantage and in many cases carry more weight than standardised test results. Your child's admissions counsellor will advise on whether SAT preparation makes sense based on their target institutions.

US university applications are submitted through the Common App or directly through individual university portals, depending on the institution. The SAT is not universally required — many US universities have moved to test-optional admissions policies — but strong AP scores are a significant advantage and in many cases carry more weight than standardised test results. Your child's admissions counsellor will advise on whether SAT preparation makes sense based on their target institutions.

In most cases, no — not as a direct combination running at the same time in the same year. The American Diploma and the British curriculum (IGCSEs and A Levels) are separate pathways at UGA, each carrying a full academic timetable. Some students transition between pathways — for example, completing IGCSEs before moving into the American Diploma track — but running both simultaneously would place an unreasonable academic load on most students. If your child has a specific situation in mind, speak to our admissions team and we will advise on what is realistic.

Yes. Every UGA student is assigned a dedicated mentor who monitors academic progress, attendance, and wellbeing throughout the programme. Your child will always have a named person to go to — and so will you as a parent. The mentor is also your first point of contact if anything needs attention between formal progress reviews.

If a student is falling behind or finding a subject difficult, their mentor flags this early — progress is monitored continuously, not just at the end of term. From there, targeted support can be put in place, including additional guidance from subject teachers. Because class sizes are a maximum of five students, teachers already know each student's individual strengths and gaps in a way that simply is not possible in larger settings.

Parents receive structured progress reports each term, covering academic performance, attendance, and engagement across all subjects. In addition, your child's mentor is available as an ongoing point of contact — you do not have to wait for a scheduled report to raise a concern or ask a question. Our aim is that you always have a clear, current picture of how your child is doing.