Overview

This first of two webinars on education in North America covers the USA. This session focuses on secondary education and the many qualifications used to access higher education. We reflect on recent changes and developments within the USA (including the discontinuation of the SAT subject tests) and consider what this means for admissions in the UK (and beyond). The webinar looks at the concept of ‘grade-12 level’ subjects. It considers how school accreditation can be verified. A session that provides insight and a range of useful strategies for handling US student admissions.

Objectives

In this session we will cover:

• Understanding and evaluating the variety of secondary awards available in the USA
• Updates on recent and ongoing changes and trends in the USA education
• The effects of COVID-19 education delivery and examination
• ‘Grade 12-level’ subjects and comparisons to GCSE standards
• School accreditation

This event will help:

Ideal training and development for Admissions Officers.

Job titles of those who should attend would include:

Admissions / International Administrators

Admissions / International Assistants

Admissions / International Officers

Support materials

Delegates will receive a copy of all materials used. Delegates completing the course will also receive a certificate of completion.

Book on this course

Please complete the following online form and you will receive an email confirming your registration. We will provide the webinar link with participation instructions to delegates closer to the event time. 

Alternatively, you can purchase the  recording that will be available 7 days after the live. Please contact webinar@ecctis.com for more information.