American Program
The American Program at Kingham Hill School provides American students and their families with a unique opportunity: to earn a US high school diploma while studying at an English-independent school with nearly 130 years of history in educating and developing young people. For more information on Admissions and how to apply, please click here.
American High School Diploma, Independent English School
The American Program at Kingham Hill School was developed a little over fifteen years ago in conjunction with the US State Department. Today Kingham Hill remains one of very few UK independent schools that offers a fully accredited US high school diploma alongside a British curriculum.
Bridging the UK and US Educational Systems
As a UK independent school, Kingham Hill has excelled at providing a well-rounded education where pupils regularly rank in the top quartile in national exams and gain admission to their chosen universities.
UK and International pupils benefit from:
- Being a part of a house and tutor group. Whether day or boarding, all pupils receive the care and support of a house parent and tutor, while enjoying the comradery of their peers in tutor groups.
- Having access to rigorous GCSE and A level courses, contributing to a strong transcript for US and UK universities.
- Participation in the formative Sixth Form program in which pupils enjoy more independence while growing in responsibility and leadership. Click here for more information on the Sixth Form.
In addition to providing a uniquely English educational experience, the American Program ensures that its participants are well-prepared to transition easily to schools and universities in the US or elsewhere.
The American Program does this through:
- Administering PSAT, SAT, and AP tests on site.
- Offering courses required for a US diploma, such as US Government and Politics and US History. Providing a fully accredited transcript and, for pupils who finish at Kingham, a diploma.
- Offering access to AP courses.
Advising and learning support
Whatever a pupil’s academic ability, KHS is committed to ensuring pupils are provided the support they need to thrive.
- Counselling and placement services are offered to graduating pupils who plan to enrol at US, British, and international colleges and universities. Support includes assistance in selecting programs, advice and feedback on college personal statements, and guidance on academic timetables to ensure that pupils take classes best suited to the university programs they aspire to be accepted to.
- For pupils with special educational needs (including an IEP or 504 plan), our Greens Department is available to offer personalized learning support. Click here for more information on learning support at Kingham Hill.