American High School Curriculum

American High School Curriculum
Our American High School Curriculum fully aligns with U.S. Common Core and state academic standards. Adopting a teaching model focused on comprehensive general education, the program strictly follows American academic logic and university admission requirements, enabling students to smoothly adapt to undergraduate study in the U.S. and worldwide top universities.
I、Chinese (School-Based Curriculum)
Designed for international students in the American high school system, our school-based Chinese curriculum retains core Chinese language and cultural literacy while abandoning rigid exam-oriented training. It follows international Chinese teaching standards and builds a native-language system that integrates Chinese tradition and global perspectives.
The curriculum covers modern Chinese reading and writing, classical Chinese reading, classic literature appreciation, traditional cultural literacy, critical writing and cross-cultural expression. Teaching focuses on textual analysis, independent thinking, cultural comparison and academic writing, fully matching the discussion-based and inquiry-based learning style of American high schools.
The course strengthens students’ native language foundation and cultural confidence while cultivating critical thinking and academic expression required in U.S. classrooms, building a balanced literacy system for global learners.
II、Mathematics (American High School Core)
Our Mathematics program strictly follows U.S. Common Core standards and replicates the standard four-year American high school math progression, including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Pre-Calculus, fully consistent with U.S. local curriculum and GPA assessment rules.
Different from rote training, our teaching emphasizes logical reasoning, mathematical modeling, data analysis and real-world application, perfectly aligning with undergraduate mathematics training in business, engineering and social science majors.
This system ensures high-quality GPA performance and consolidates solid mathematical foundations to reduce academic pressure during undergraduate study, greatly enhancing students' competitiveness for university admission.
III、English (American High School ELA + Standardized Test Training)
Our English curriculum complies with U.S. High School ELA (English Language Arts) standards, focusing on American literature reading, academic writing, public speaking and critical thinking, cultivating authentic academic English competence for overseas classroom study.
Courses include fiction and non-fiction analytical reading, rhetorical analysis, American-style argumentative writing, research paper training, class debate and public presentation, completely replicating authentic U.S. high school English teaching and academic training.
Meanwhile, the curriculum integrates TOEFL and IELTS systematic training, realizing dual improvement in authentic American academic literacy and standardized test scores to meet the language admission requirements of top global universities.
IV、Physics (American High School Core)
Based on U.S. high school physics standards, our physics course adopts American inquiry-based teaching. Focusing on concept understanding, experimental exploration, scientific modeling and phenomenon analysis, it differs from calculation-oriented teaching and strictly follows U.S. scientific education logic.
The course covers standard American high school physics contents including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, optics and electromagnetism, covering core introductory university physics knowledge for STEM majors.
The course emphasizes experimental design, data processing, scientific reasoning and English lab report writing, fully aligned with university assessment standards, serving as a core advantage course for students applying for engineering, physics and computer science majors.
V、Chemistry (American High School Core)
Our chemistry curriculum follows U.S. NGSS science standards. Based on atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical reactions, solution chemistry and fundamental organic chemistry, it builds standard scientific thinking by emphasizing understanding, exploration and experiments rather than rote memorization.
The course covers advanced content such as thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, molecular structure and material chemistry, equivalent to freshman general chemistry in U.S. universities.
Adopting English textbooks, English instruction and English lab reports, the course cultivates standardized American academic chemistry literacy, preparing students for university study and admission in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, materials and environmental majors.
VI、Biology (American High School Core)
Based on U.S. high school biology standards, our curriculum systematically teaches cell biology, genetics, ecology, human body systems, microbiology and evolution, constructing a standard life science learning framework.
The course focuses on molecular biology, gene expression, biological metabolism, advanced ecosystem studies and scientific data analysis, fully matching university-level general biology training.
Teaching emphasizes scientific inquiry, hypothesis reasoning, experimental analysis and academic reading, consistent with U.S. STEM assessment logic. It helps students build outstanding GPA and solid academic profiles for biology, medicine, neuroscience and environmental science applications.
VII、 Economics (American High School Core)
Our Economics course complies with U.S. high school business curriculum standards, covering microeconomics and macroeconomics to build a comprehensive knowledge system. It focuses on supply and demand, price mechanism, consumption and production, market structure, national economy, monetary policy, fiscal policy and international trade.
Adopting American teaching methods including case analysis, group discussion, social research and data reasoning, the course focuses on cultivating economic thinking and analytical ability instead of rote memorization. Taught with English textbooks and instruction, it prepares students for economics, finance and business majors at overseas universities.
Course grades are included in students’ U.S. high school GPA, providing strong academic support for applications to business, finance, international relations and related majors.
VIII、Accounting (American High School Core)
Our Accounting course follows U.S. high school accounting syllabi, focusing on fundamental financial accounting. It covers basic accounting principles, accounts, double-entry bookkeeping, financial documents, account books, compilation and analysis of major financial statements, and basic taxation knowledge.
Combining practical exercises, account simulation and financial data analysis, the course follows American financial standards. It cultivates students’ ability in English financial writing, statement analysis and account handling, laying a solid foundation for accounting, finance and business administration majors in overseas universities.
The course is part of the U.S. high school credit system, enabling students to build professional literacy in business and enhance competitiveness for relevant university applications.
IX、Business (American High School Core)
Our Business course aligns with U.S. high school business management standards, including business fundamentals, enterprise operation, marketing, business communication, human resources, business ethics, entrepreneurship and basic commercial laws, helping students understand the operation of modern business.
Based on project-based learning, business planning, group presentation and simulated operation, the course develops students’ business thinking, communication skills, planning ability and problem-solving skills. Delivered in English, it is fully in line with the teaching style and academic requirements of overseas business schools.
Course grades are counted into U.S. high school GPA, serving as a core advantage course for students planning to major in business, management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
X、Arts
Our Fine Arts program complies with U.S. high school art and aesthetic education systems and belongs to the compulsory literacy courses for American high school graduation. It covers visual arts, fundamental design, art history, creative production and aesthetic critical thinking.
Respecting personalized creativity, the course encourages independent creation, thematic research and portfolio-based learning, cultivating core American art literacy including creativity, aesthetic judgment, artistic expression and project inquiry capabilities.
Course grades are officially included in students’ U.S. high school GPA. For art-track students, the course provides systematic portfolio guidance in line with overseas art college admission standards.
XI、PE
Our PE course is a compulsory credit course in the American high school system. It integrates physical training, specialized sports, team competition, posture management, sports safety and mental health literacy.
Aiming at building healthy lifestyles, cultivating long-term sports habits, and developing teamwork and resilience, the course fully conforms to American quality education concepts and optimizes students’ comprehensive evaluation profiles for U.S. high school graduation and university admission.


