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High School Diploma Requirements

What it takes to earn an accredited IGS U.S. high-school diploma — credits, courses, and pathways.

High School Diploma Requirements

To receive a Standard Path Diploma from Ivy Global School, students must successfully complete the General Requirements below, with a minimum of 6 credits required with Ivy Global School.

Subject area

Credits required

English

4

Mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher)

4

Science

3

Social Studies (including 1 credit of U.S. History)

3

World Language (two consecutive years of the same language, other than English)

2

Fine & Performing Arts

1

Other Academic Courses (Electives or Local Courses eligible for transfer)

4

TOTAL

21 credits minimum

Students may earn more than 21 credits after completing a semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Two ways to graduate

High-school pathways

Standard Diploma Pathway

Full-time enrollment at IGS. Students complete the full 21-credit program, with at least 6 credits earned at IGS, and graduate with the IGS U.S. diploma.

Dual Enrollment Pathway

Part-time enrollment alongside the student's current school. Students earn a minimum of 6 IGS credits in English Language Arts and Social Studies, transferring the remaining credits

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