Hsinchu American School

The Hsinchu American School’s high school curriculum is designed to prepare students for success at an English institution of higher learning. The general degree program (University Transfer) will meet the basic academic requirements of most universities in the United States. The Advance Science Degree was created for those students who indicate a specific interest in majoring in the sciences at university.

The Advanced Placement program at Hsinchu American School is designed to graduate students with advanced standing. The purpose of the program is to allow students to earn university level credits while still in high school, so that they can focus on upper division courses when entering universities. This also helps students enter graduate school at a younger age. Students will be encouraged to complete courses and exams leading to the APID (Advanced Placement International Diploma). Visit the following website for more information about this program: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/exgrd_intl.html

University Transfer Program (24 credits)

Subject	Credits
English	4
Foreign Language	2
Mathematics	3
Science	2
Social Studies	3
Humanities/Arts	2
Physical Education	1
Electives	7

 

English (4): Minimum of 3 credits of literature courses and a Maximum of 1 Writing credit.

Foreign Language (2): At least two full years of a foreign language. Some universities require three years.

Mathematics (3): A student must pass Algebra II as the minimum level of math competency.

Science (2): The minimum 2 credits must be taken in two separate scientific fields.

Social Studies (3): Both World History and U.S. History are required courses. The third credit may be any of the approved social studies courses.

Humanities (2): At least 1 credit must be completed in the Fine or Performing Arts.

Physical Education (1): Two years of High School PE are needed to complete 1 credit.

Electives (7): These 7 credits may be chosen from the approved course list, but a course cannot be utilized to fulfill a both a category and elective requirement.

All of the above category stipulations apply to the Advanced Science Degree along with the added requirements stated below.

Advanced Science Degree (24 credits)

Subject	Credits
English	4
Foreign Language	2
Mathematics	3
Science	4
Social Studies	3
Humanities/Arts	2
Physical Education	1
Electives	5

 

Mathematics (3): Students must pass Pre-Calculus as a part of this program. (AP Calculus is recommended)

Science (4): At least 1 credit at the Advanced Placement level.