Academics

A Curriculum Built to University Standards

College-preparatory education · Global standards · Minimum 21 graduation credits

01 — Curriculum System

The 21-Credit Graduation Framework

The curriculum aligns with international high-school standards, providing college-preparatory education. Graduation requires a minimum of 21 credits across six divisions, including core requirements, innovation requirements and electives.

English

4 Credits

Academic Writing · English Literature · Public Speaking

Mathematics

4 Credits

Algebra I & II · Geometry · Pre-Calculus · Statistics

Sciences

3–4 Credits

Biology · General Science · Physics · Chemistry

Social Studies

3–4 Credits

World History · US History · Economics · Psychology

World Languages

2–3 Credits

Chinese · Spanish · French · ESL

Arts & Electives

2–3 Credits

Computer Science · Art & Design · Music · Physical Education

02 — Academic Standards

Standards That Travel

4.0 GPA System

The standard U.S. 4.0 grade-point system, fully consistent with U.S. domestic high schools — A (4.0) to F (0) — providing an authoritative academic evaluation basis for applications to top universities in the U.S. and globally.

  • A (90–100): 4.0 · Excellent
  • B (80–89): 3.0 · Good
  • C (70–79): 2.0 · Average
  • D (60–69): 1.0 · Passing
  • F (below 60): 0 · Failing

Standardized Grading

All courses use unified grading standards to ensure authenticity and comparability. Teachers evaluate against clear rubrics spanning multiple dimensions.

  • Class participation and performance
  • Homework and project completion
  • Quizzes and unit tests
  • Midterm and final exams
  • Learning-progress margin

Official Transcript Management

A complete academic record for every student, managed uniformly by the Massachusetts administrative headquarters. Standard U.S.-format transcripts can be used directly for college applications.

  • Sealed and issued by the school
  • Supports WES, ECE and other credential evaluations
  • Permanent records stored at U.S. headquarters

Academic Integrity Policy

Strict academic integrity standards cultivate students' academic moral awareness. All students sign an integrity pledge; cheating and plagiarism are severely sanctioned.

  • Signed academic integrity pledge
  • Turnitin plagiarism detection
  • Fully proctored examinations
  • Violations recorded in student file
  • Correct citation and originality training

All academic standards meet Cognia accreditation requirements, ensuring global recognition of MFA transcripts.

03 — Advanced & Extension

Beyond the Core

Students participate in advanced courses and research projects that strengthen college applications and independent thinking.

  • Honors courses in every core discipline
  • Advanced seminars in mathematics, sciences and computer science
  • Capstone research projects
  • Academic competitions and seminars
  • Interdisciplinary independent research

Through rigorous academic extension, students build the critical thinking, research ability and academic passion that top universities look for.

Honors · Advanced · Research

Every honors and non-AP advanced pathway is transcripted under the same Cognia-accredited standards — no separate track, no diluted credential.

04 — Data-Driven Personalization

Every Student, Precisely Supported

Through deep integration of Canvas LMS and JupiterED SIS, we track and analyze each student's learning data to deliver precise academic support and personalized pathways.

Canvas LMS

One-stop online learning: course resources, homework submission, grade inquiry and teacher-student interaction — anytime, anywhere.

JupiterED SIS

Enrollment, course registration, attendance and grade files — with real-time visibility for parents, enabling true home-school collaboration.

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Here, students discover a lifelong love for learning. Applications for Grades 9-12 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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