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# American Curriculum

## A Curriculum Built to Adapt to Your Passions

### Learning should move with the Learner. Our American curriculum is internationally recognised and structured around a credit-based system that allows Learners to progress at their own pace. Whether you’re coming from hybrid schooling, home schooling, or a fully online path, this is flexible secondary education that meets Learners where they are—and takes them where they want to go. Rooted in real-world relevance, this curriculum offers structure without rigidity, challenge without stress, and support without limits. Upon completion, Learners graduate with a US high school diploma—a globally accepted qualification that opens doors to universities and opportunities worldwide.

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## Benefits of the American Curriculum

-     Ideal for Learners aiming for US universities, offering a direct and familiar route to higher education.
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-    Learners earn credits through internal assessments, focusing on mastery and progress over time, without relying on external exams
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-    A broad range of course options supports individual interests and helps uncover new passions.
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-    Learners can tailor their academic journey, whether they're learning in our hybrid secondary school environment or pursuing our BGA Online model.
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## What the American Curriculum Includes

1. Core Academics
   
   Focused subjects in English, Maths, Sciences, and Social Studies provide a strong academic base for any future path.
2. Full Secondary Pathway
   
   A full middle and high school programme covering Grades 6–12.
3. Electives that Inspire
   
   A wide selection of electives, from Art and Technology to Business and Psychology, helps Learners explore passions and discover new ones.
4. College-Ready Options  
   Advanced Learners can challenge themselves through AP-level coursework, earning credits that may transfer to university programmes.

## Why Choose the American Curriculum With BGA?

Our American curriculum supports flexible schooling through a personalised, adaptable model. Whether accessed through one of our local learning Hubs or completed remotely through BGA Online, Learners progress at their own pace. This is secondary education designed for families seeking alternative education that fits around real life.

Whether balancing academics with sport, travel, or personal projects, Learners experience consistent structure and support—wherever they are in the world. With the American curriculum, Learners don’t just work toward a US high school diploma—they build the habits and resilience to succeed far beyond it.

## Accreditations That Open Doors

Our American curriculum is delivered in partnership with [Forward International Academy](https://forwardinternationalacademy.org/) (FIA), a Wisconsin DPI Sanctioned School, ensuring an accredited US high school diploma and even in-state resident tuition among Wisconsin partner universities.

This partnership ensures that every Learner working within the American programme receives support, oversight, and certification aligned with globally trusted benchmarks.

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