Terms and Conditions

Hybrid Dual Diploma Program: Washington Academy Online

Program Objective The objective of the Dual Diploma Program is to enable the participant to obtain an American Diploma with the Washington Academy, a diploma that certifies the completion of high school in the United States, at the same time as graduating from high school in the home country. Local high school credits (subjects) are combined with credits from the U.S. high school J1/F1 study abroad program plus online courses to enable the student to earn the U.S. diploma.

Program Details • Washington Academy requires students to take a total of 6 credits in addition to local high school completion to be eligible for the

Washington Academy Diploma. • Students earn up to 2 “credits” from their study abroad program in the USA that can accredited towards the Dual Diploma. • The other 4 “credits” (or classes) required for the Dual Diploma will be acquired through distance/ online courses, through the private college-preparatory high school, Washington Academy located in the state of Maine, USA. • Online course format includes: digital curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers. • For each course, students obtain access to the learning platform for 40 weeks and study at their own pace. They can complete a course anytime within the 40-week period. • Students completing courses within 40 weeks with a grade of D or above will obtain 1 high school credit through Washington Academy per course. • Students successfully earning all 6 credits (including at least 4 online courses plus 2 courses while studying abroad) will be awarded a high school diploma from Washington Academy. • Washington Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the student. Transcripts will list courses/credits/grades taken with Washington Academy. Students submitting transcripts for application to colleges/universities will need to present transcripts from all high schools attended.

Program Includes • Student access for 40 weeks to the Washington Academy Online platform for designated asynchronous courses. • Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • “Monitor” (parent) access to the platform is also provided if desired to follow the progress of the student, the test results, and the judgements of the professors. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure they complete the course within the 40-week time period. • Optional live lectures (lessons) are available for select core courses with the American professors of Washington Academy Online every two weeks by subject during the academic year. Attendance at live lectures is NOT required. Recordings may be available. Courses offering live lectures are subject to change. Courses offering live lecture sessions for the 2022-23 school year are: English 11, English 12, US History,

Psychology, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and Marine Biology.

Complimentary Course Add-ons: • Individual college/university counseling and application assistance is offered free through the College Advisement Program (CAP) for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK,

Australia and New Zealand. HYBRIDDUAL DIPLOMA Explore & STANDOUT

• Tutorme – free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students and includes access to the Writing Lab.

Washington Hybrid Dual Diploma Requirements • All students must take U.S. History and English 11 or English 12, PLUS 4 electives. • Age requirements: All students must complete the program before the student turns 20 years old. • All students must complete the program before or at the same time as they graduate from their home school. • English Level - At least B1-B2 recommended. No official English test is required by Washington Academy. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of D or above to receive credit. • To get credit for courses taken on the J1/F1 program, students must earn at least a “C” in the designated course. Students can only get apply J1/F1 credits for courses that are on the Washington Academy course list. • Students must graduate from their local school and maintain a C average with their local school. • Students cannot get credit for an online course that they’ve also taken at home. Online courses need to be different than local school courses.

Required Documents Local school transcript and copy of identification showing date of birth.

Program Length Program can be completed in 1 – 4 years. Counselors are available to assist students in planning their program length and courses. Students must confirm their intended length of study prior to invoicing.

Payment schedule Students will pay annually based on the following structure. Payment must be received in full for that year prior to the student receiving access to the learning platform.

Enrollment Fees A one-time enrollment fee is due upon initial enrollment.

Tuition • 1-year Program: If program is to be completed in one year, full tuition is due prior to course start. • 2-year Program: If program is to be completed in two years, 50% is due each year. • 3-year Program: If program is to be completed in three years, 33% is due each year. • 4-year Program: If program is to be completed in four years: 25% each year.

Cancellation and Refund Policy • Cancellation prior to course start = 100% refund excluding the

Enrollment fee • Cancellation within 5 business days of receiving access to the

Washington Academy Online course = 90% refund • Cancellation day 6 or beyond of receiving access to the Washington

Academy Online course = 0% refund of all fees. • If a student cancels anytime within the first year, the installments for the second, third and fourth year will not be due. • The 5-day free trial period starts when access to the courses become available to the student. The date when access begins will be emailed to the student prior to course start. Educatius Academy online 17

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All-Online Dual Diploma: Thornton Academy

Program Objective The objective of the Dual Diploma Program is to enable the participant to obtain an American Diploma with the Thornton Academy, a diploma that certifies the completion of high school in the United States, at the same time as graduating from high school in the home country. Local high school credits (subjects) are combined with 6 online courses to enable the student to earn the U.S. diploma.

Program Details • The 6 online high school courses will be provided through asynchronous distance/ online classes, through the fully-accredited, highly reputable private high school Thornton Academy located in the state of Maine, USA. • Online course format includes: digital curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers. • For each course, students obtain access to the learning platform for 40 weeks and study at their own pace. They can complete a course anytime within the 40-week period. • Students completing courses within 40 weeks with a grade of D or above will obtain 1 high school credit through Thornton Academy per course. • Students meeting the requirements and successfully completing all 6 online courses will be awarded a high school diploma from

Thornton Academy. • Thornton Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the student. Transcripts will list courses/credits/grades taken with Thornton Academy. Students submitting transcripts for application to colleges/universities will need to present transcripts from all high schools attended.

Program Includes • Student access for 40 weeks to the Thornton Academy Online platform for designated asynchronous courses. • Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • “Monitor” (parent) access to the platform is also provided if desired to follow the progress of the student, the test results, and the judgements of the professors. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure they complete the course within the 40-week time period.

Optional live lectures (lessons) are available for select core courses with the American professors of Thornton Academy Online every two weeks by subject during the academic year. Attendance at live lectures is NOT required. Recordings may be available. Courses offering live lectures are subject to change. Courses offering live lecture sessions for the 2022-23 school year are: English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology and Sociology.

Complimentary Course Add-ons College Advisement Program (CAP) - Individual college/university counseling and application assistance is offered free through the College Advisement Program (CAP) for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Tutorme – free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students and includes access to the Writing Lab. A l l Online DualDiplom a Achieve & standout

Thornton All-Online Dual Diploma Requirements • All students must take U.S. History and English 11 or 12, PLUS 4 electives. • Age requirements: All students must complete the program before the student turns 20 years old. • All students must complete the program before or at the same time as they graduate from their home school. • English Level - At least B1-B2 recommended. No official English test is required by Thornton Academy. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of D or above to receive credit. • Students must graduate from their local school and maintain a C average locally. • Students cannot get credit for an online course that they’ve also taken at home. Online courses need to be different than local school courses.

Materials for acceptance The Participant undertakes to provide a transcript from their local high school which is required for registration with Thornton Academy. In some cases, a copy of the student ID card stating date of birth might also be requested.

Program Length Program can be completed in 1 – 4 years. Counselors are available to assist students in planning their program length and courses. Students must confirm their intended length of study prior to invoicing.

Payment schedule Students will pay annually based on the following structure. Payment must be received in full for that year prior to the student receiving access to the learning platform.

Enrollment Fees A one-time enrollment fee is due upon initial enrollment.

Tuition • 1-year Program: If program is to be completed in one year, full tuition is due prior to course start. • 2-year Program: If program is to be completed in two years, 50% is due each year. • 3-year Program If program is to be completed in three years, 33% is due each year. • 4-year Program: If program is to be completed in four years: 25% each year.

Cancellation and Refund Policy 1. Cancellation prior to course start = 100% refund excluding the

Enrollment fee 2. Cancellation within 5 business days of receiving access to the

Thornton Academy Online course = 90% refund 3. Cancellation day 6 or beyond of receiving access to the Thornton

Academy Online course = 0% refund of all fees. 4. If a student cancels anytime within the first year, the installments for the second, third and fourth year will not be due. 5. The date when access begins will be emailed to the student prior to course start.

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Single Courses

Course Details • The high school course will be provided through asynchronous distance/ online classes, through the fully-accredited, highly reputable private High School Thornton Academy located in the state of Maine, USA. • Course format includes: digital curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers. • Students obtain access to the learning platform for 40 weeks and study at their own pace. They can complete the course anytime within the 40-week period. • Students completing the course within 40 weeks with a grade of D or above will obtain 1 high school credit through Thornton Academy. • A certificate of completion will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of the course. • Thornton Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the student.

Course Includes • Student access for 40 weeks to the Thornton Academy Online platform for the designated asynchronous course. • Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • “Monitor” (parent) access to the platform is also provided if desired to follow the progress of the student, the test results and the judgements of the professors. Monitors may view student grades and progress but do not have access to view student coursework. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure they complete the course within the 40 week time period. • Optional live lectures (lessons) are available for select courses with the American professors of Thornton Academy Online every two weeks by subject during the academic year. Live lectures are NOT required. Timing of the lectures may be difficult for the student.

Recordings may be available. Courses offering live lessons are subject to change. Courses offering live lecture sessions for the 2022-23 school year are: English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology and Sociology. Academic distinction

Complimentary Course Add-ons • College Advisement Program (CAP) – Individual college/university counseling and application assistance is offered free through the College Advisement Program (CAP) for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. • TutorMe – free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students.

Single Course Requirements • Students must complete the course before they turn 20 yrs old. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of D or above to receive high school credit. • To receive high school credit, students need to complete the course prior to graduation • Students do NOT need to be enrolled in their home country school

Payment schedule • Payment for full course tuition and enrollment fee must be received in full prior to course start.

Cancellation and Refund Policy 1. Cancellation prior to course start = 100% refund excluding the

Enrollment fee 2. Cancellation within 5 business days of receiving access to the

Thornton Academy Online course = 90% refund 3. Cancellation day 6 or beyond of receiving access to the Thornton

Academy Online course = 0% refund of all fees. 4. If a student cancels anytime within the first year, the installments for the second, third and fourth year will not be due. 5. The date when access begins will be emailed to the student prior to course start.