Additional Academic and Testing Programs

MAP TESTING

Students from 2nd to 8th grade complete Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing twice a year. MAP is a growth oriented test which measures academic performance and knowledge, as well as overall growth throughout the year. Students are given access to an online Edmentum account, linked to their personal MAP data, allowing them to work through their own individualized learning pathways, and see areas of mastery and areas for growth and improvement.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM

The Advanced Placement (AP) program in High School offers students the opportunity to engage in academically rigorous university level courses which are recognized in the US and in many other countries. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the AP exams. We currently offer AP classes in Spanish Language and Culture, Calculus AB, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Comparative Politics and Government, and Computer Science Principles.

SAT and PSAT PREPARATION

The SAT is the official entrance test for colleges and universities in the United States, and is required of any student wishing to attend a college or university in the United States. The SAT test is also required by most universities world-wide, from students who have graduated from an American High School.

We are an official testing center for the PSAT and SAT. All 9th and 10th grade students take the PSAT, which is a practice version of the SAT that provides feedback to students on areas of strength and areas for improvement. We also offer preparation classes for 11th and 12th grade students in the SAT, and students typically take the SAT exam in 11th grade, and again in 12th grade if necessary. The SAT preparation course aids students in achieving the best possible results on this important university entrance test.

University planning & placement

ES American School provides a comprehensive guidance program for all full-time students. Our focus is on the individual and their needs throughout high school and the transition to the next phase of their lives. Each student receives significant one-on-one time with our Guidance Counselor, and the majority (98%) of our students go on to attend universities around the globe, including the US, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada, and other countries.

Our goal is to help students discover the best fit for them: academically, athletically (when applicable), and financially.

UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS:

ƒ Development of a clear, individualized strategy for the university placement process

ƒ Workshops on the university placement process

ƒ PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT NMSQT and a dedicated SAT preparation program in 11th grade

ƒ Guidance with university searches for “best fit” schools

ƒ Interview preparation

ƒ Guidance with university applications and essays

ƒ Support with student visas and university registration