Two years of schooling in high school can be used to qualify for IV, allowing admission to universities in the world. The diploma of the program includes 6 disciplines, compulsory of which are:

The public creative course CAS (150 hours of volunteer assistance or creative projects);
Scientific work (4 thousand words);
The study of the theory of knowledge (methodology and methods).

The complexity of the academic program allows division of subjects into standard and reinforced levels. At a high level (HL) students go through 3 disciplines, the rest are studied on the standard (SL). For underachieving students, it is possible to receive not a diploma of IV, but a certificate with a list of exam marks and subjects studied.

School description

The elite private boarding school Rancho Solano is located in a picturesque corner of Arizona. It has a large territory, which accommodates educational, residential buildings, an administrative block, a sports center, playing fields, playgrounds, a recreation area. The Rancho Solano campus also has several shops.

The educational institution belongs to the international group Meritas. The Private School of Rancho Solano is practicing the traditional approach to teaching of foreign students, that is exclusively personalized and quite effective and comfortable for students of all ages. In the educational institution there are teachers from different countries. The number of foreign students among students reaches 20%. High quality of education in the Rancho Solano School is presented by outstanding results of students in the SAT exams.

The school is known for high effectiveness of pre-university courses and programs. Graduates of Rancho Solano enter high-ranked universities of America. At the boarding school everything is aimed at satisfying the educational, creative needs of students. Here, much attention is paid to the physical development of students, sport events are organized continuously. The school has a large number of sections. Each student can choose the studying mode and its intensity independently.

All courses of this institution

Primary school

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 Annual

5-10

from 51 100 $ / year

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Teachers of the school work on the harmonious development of the child. The curriculum includes subjects that provide intellectual growth (mathematics, social sciences, computer technology, foreign language and natural subjects). To stimulate the creative side of the personality, music, volunteerism (Kids That Care) and the basics of ethical behavior are taught. Physical education and leadership courses develop children's sense of purpose.

Middle school

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 Annual

11-14

from 51 100 $ / year

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The school provides an individual approach for the formation of a unique set of inclinations and educational preferences. The schoolchildren are provided with the support and advice of the curator and the class teacher, teaching methods of analysis and self-education. With the help of modern technologies, children learn to search for information and use them meaningfully. Attention is paid to the development of communication skills, the ability to formulate one's position, and describe it in personal works.

Diploma + advanced placement

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 Annual

14-18

from 51 100 $ / year

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High School (9th to 12th grade)

The pre-university course is aimed at thorough preparation for the specialty in the college and includes several courses required for each applicant:

Mathematics;
Social sciences (philosophy, sociology);
Foreign languages;
Physical education and culture;
Humanitarian and natural science subjects;
Special courses.

Writing the final qualifying work is included in the mandatory requirements of the program.

IB program

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 Annual

16-18

from 51 100 $ / year

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Two years of schooling in high school can be used to qualify for IV, allowing admission to universities in the world. The diploma of the program includes 6 disciplines, compulsory of which are:

The public creative course CAS (150 hours of volunteer assistance or creative projects);
Scientific work (4 thousand words);
The study of the theory of knowledge (methodology and methods).

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