High School Completion (HSC)                     中文（简体）

Our High School Completion program allows international students to complete the requirements for receiving a Washington State high school diploma while earning credits toward a college degree at the same time. 

The credits you earn here at Shoreline will transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States.  Our advisors will help you plan a program of study to reach your academic and career goals.

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Through the High School Completion program, international students can complete the requirements for receiving a Washington state high school diploma while earning credits toward a college degree at the same time.

The credits you earn here at Shoreline will transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States.  Our knowledgeable advising staff will help you plan a program of study to reach your academic and career goals.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

View a diagram of the HSC Program

HSC students take the same classes as other Shoreline students, and the credit they receive is used for two purposes:

1.) to satisfy requirements for a high school diploma
2.) to satisfy requirements for university transfer

This means that one class can provide two types of credit at the same time. Most HSC students receive their HS diploma and transfer to university without requiring additional time.

For students to receive a high school diploma in Washington State, a specific number of hours of study are required in:

HSC students will use credits they already have from their original high school, plus credits from their Shoreline classes to fulfill those state requirements.

GET HIGHER GRADES (GPA)

Shoreline highly recommends that students complete the associate's degree as part of their transfer preparation. Students who complete an associate's degree before leaving Shoreline have a significantly higher grade point average (3.54 on the 4.0 scale) compared to those who do not. Having the degree, plus a higher grade point average, will strengthen a student's application to competitive universities. The majority of Shoreline HSC students complete both their high school diploma and an associate's degree with no additional time required.

*The actual length of time a student will need to complete the associate’s degree and the HSC program depends on the student’s English and math abilities at the time of enrollment, as well as the actual number of credits taken each quarter.

HOW DO I ENTER THE PROGRAM?

Before applying for admission, students should first:

•  be at least 16 years old
•  be in strong academic standing
•  finish the equivalent of U.S. 9th grade

To apply for admission please submit the following:

•  A completed application form
•  $50 application fee
•  Copies of school records/transcripts of any high school-level work in their original language and translated into English, if necessary
•  A bank statement from the parent or sponsor showing a minimum of $16,674 available to fund the student's first year
•  A completed medical release form

WHAT ABOUT MY ENGLISH?

Shoreline does not require international students to take the TOEFL exam for admission.  Instead, students’ abilities in English and in math are evaluated by taking a placement test on-campus after admission and arrival in the United States.  The results of this placement test are used to place students in classes that will be appropriate for their English and math skill levels.  Students in the advanced levels of Shoreline’s ESL program are able to begin taking college classes in combination with their ESL classes. 

(Note:  Students with high TOEFL or IELTS scores do not need to take ESL classes. Please click here to see the minimum scores.)

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The cost of the high school completion program, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the associate's degree/university transfer program are all the same:

Total cost for an academic year (3 quarters) is currently $16,674* based on 15 credits. Click here for more detail.

*Includes tuition and student fees, books, health insurance, room & board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.

WHERE WILL I LIVE?

Shoreline contracts with two local homestay companies called ABODE and USA International, Inc. which have successfully placed thousands of students from all over the world with host families in the Seattle area.  These families are carefully screened and every effort is made to choose a good match according to individual needs and preferences. For more housing information, click here.