High School (age 14-18)

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Welcome from High School Principal, Steve Baker

Our students come from many countries, and we strive to make each feel part of the ACS Cobham community through an active participation in school life. Success during the four years of High School is vital to the future goals and ambitions of all of our students and their families.

Our curriculum is based on honours level academic courses plus a range of electives leading to either an American High School College Preparatory Diploma, including a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Virtually all students take at least one IB or AP course at some point in their High School career, which is notable as ACS Cobham accepts students with a broad range of academic preparation and abilities. Students with such varying backgrounds and interests nevertheless have much in common, most notably the motivation to work cooperatively with the faculty and each other in realising their full potential while here, and in preparing for higher education afterwards.

We strive to help all our students identify and attend the university which best matches and supports their individual goals. This aim is supported by a dedicated team of university counsellors, and through career days, visits by university admissions directors to our campus, week-long college tours abroad, and contacts with many institutions of higher education.

Beyond academics, all our students are encouraged to participate in the numerous extracurricular activities on offer, including participation in charitable endeavours and community service projects. Whether it is playing a Varsity sport, or acting in a play, there is no shortage of opportunities to channel a student's creative energy.

Working on the principle of genuine mutual respect, the administration and faculty
strive to bring out the best in each student, encouraging all to achieve their full potential and to realise the many benefits of attending an international school.

Interactive Learning Centre (ILC)

High School students and teachers can now better interact with the world of learning around them through our state-of-the-art 134 seat, ILC complete with audio and video conferencing, delegate voting, microphones, cameras, DVD, VCR and online streaming media, WiFi access and full lecture facilities.