American High School Diploma

Singapore’s First American High School Programme

Study at a Real American High School — In Singapore

The MacDuffie School American High School Diploma Programme

Delivered by a prestigious U.S. elite boarding school with 136 years of history

Niche Ranking: Top 100 Boarding Schools in the U.S.

Officially registered with Singapore’s SSG (2024)

The first American high school programme in Singapore

 

The MacDuffie School Curriculum adheres to the American Common Core Standards and is designed to meet the academic requirements of students across six key areas of study. This programme is delivered in Singapore through a collaboration between SSTC and The MacDuffie School. This curriculum is tailored to provide international educational opportunities that respect the needs and cultural sensitivities of local students.

The school empowers all students to succeed by providing a robust network of academic support, language development, and co-curricular activities, preparing them for university and beyond.

 

By developing intellectual habits, upholding high ethical standards, and promoting respect for diversity, this holistic education prepares students to thrive as effective individuals and morally responsible participants in the global community.

 

1. Authentic U.S. High School Student Status

 

This is NOT an international curriculum or a pathway programme.

Students will:

• Be officially registered under the U.S. main campus
• Follow the same American curriculum
• Receive the identical graduation diploma as U.S. students

 

Graduate as an American High School Graduate

Apply to world-class universities as a U.S. high school student

 

2. A Global University Pathway

 

With the American High School Diploma, students can apply to:

Singapore’s 6 public universities

• Universities in the United States
• United Kingdom
• Hong Kong
• Australia & Canada

 

The U.S. high school diploma is:

 

One of the most globally recognised secondary education systems

 

3. 136-Year Heritage in the Boston Education Hub

 

Founded in 1890

Located in Massachusetts, USA

(Greater Boston — one of the world’s top academic regions)

 

Close to:

• Harvard University
• MIT
• Boston University
• Amherst College

 

4. Top-Tier Accreditation – The “Gold Standard” of U.S. Education

 

MacDuffie holds:

NEASC Accreditation

(Same system as Harvard, MIT, Yale)

Only ~1% of U.S. schools achieve this.

 

Also accredited by:

• SEVIS
• NAIS
• Cognia
• NIPSA

 

Diploma recognised worldwide

 

5. Elite Small-Class Learning

 

Teacher–student ratio: 1:6

International students from 26 countries

Average SAT score: 1384

 

A truly academic-driven elite American high school

 

6. Why Study an American High School Programme in Singapore?

 

Compared with studying in the U.S.:

Save about 40% in total cost

Safe and stable environment

International learning atmosphere

 

Yet students still get:

The same U.S. student status

The same U.S. diploma

The same global university pathway

 

Not just academic success —

but the development of future global leaders

 

7. MacDuffie’s Century-Long Educational Philosophy

 

To nurture students with:

Academic excellence

Ethical leadership

Global perspective

Social responsibility

 

Becoming responsible global citizens

 

8. University-Driven Academic Curriculum

 

Students who attend the MacDuffie International Diploma from Grades 9 – 12, will complete the following subjects:

 

Strong STEM Track

AP Calculus

AP Statistics

AP Physics

Biology

Chemistry

 

Ideal for Medicine / Engineering / AI / Research

 

Business & Economics

AP Micro & Macro Economics

Business

Future business leadership

 

Languages & Humanities

English Literature

French / Spanish / Chinese

 

Core global competencies

Holistic Development

Public Speaking

Career Readiness

Health & Physical Education

 

Leadership + Communication + University readiness

 

9. U.S. Credit System – Personalised University Planning

 

Students can:

• Choose subjects based on university goals
• Build a personalised transcript
• Plan their future major early

 

Use high school to design their life pathway

 

GPA System – A Stronger Advantage for Top Universities

 

Not a one-exam system, but holistic assessment:

• Daily performance
• Coursework
• Project collaboration
• Examinations

 

More scientific

More fair

More competitive for top universities

 

10. SAT Optional Pathway

 

Students may:

Choose not to take SAT

Focus on GPA + portfolio + activities

Still apply to top universities worldwide.

 

Strong Student Support System in Singapore

 

Each class is supported by:

Form teacher

Student development mentor

 

Providing:

• Academic support
• English development
• University counselling
• Well-being & pastoral care

 

11. Clear University Progression Pathways

 

Whether the goal is:

• Singapore public universities
• S. Top 50
• UK G5
• Hong Kong top universities
• Students receive structured planning and guidance

 

Study in Singapore

In a safer and more cost-effective way

Follow a real American high school curriculum

Earn an authentic U.S. diploma

Enter the world’s top universities

 

12. Programme Core Competitive Advantages

 

1. Singapore’s only American high school programme
2. Official U.S. main-campus student registration
3. Globally recognised U.S. diploma
4. NEASC top-tier accreditation
5. Top 100 U.S. boarding school (Niche)
6. Eligible for Singapore public universities & top global universities
7. 40% lower cost than studying in the U.S.
8. Elite small-class education
9. Strong GPA-focused assessment
10. Flexible choice to take AP and SAT

 

Programme Enquiry:

Mr. Eugene Tan

Contact:+65 98175733

WeChat: 13918994873