American Collegiate Live— Academy
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American Collegiate Live—Academy is an ideal option for current high school students who want to attend university in the US or Canada after they graduate. Students benefit from getting a head start on their undergraduate degree—saving money and time—and earn valuable post-secondary credits upon completion of the program. Students can choose to enroll for one or two semesters, and their study plan will be tailored to their English language proficiency. All courses are taught by US professors over Live, our state-of-the-art digital learning platform.

Academy Students Receive

  • We bring the university to you—state-of-the-art interactive technology means as much direct engagement with professors as in a standard classroom
  • Earn valuable post-secondary course credits recognized at universities throughout the US and Canada
  • A competitive edge in applying to elite destination campuses

*Scholarships and/or priority application review available at select destination campuses – reach out to your American Collegiate Live representative for more details.

I am 10/10 going to recommend all my friends not only [digital learning], but American Collegiate Live specifically as well. I want them to experience how easy and affordable getting education from abroad can be, while also gaining credit scores, which will be super helpful for them in their universities.
Jasir, India, American Collegiate Live

Why Enroll in Academy?

Enrolling in American Collegiate Live—Academy while you are still in high school provides unique benefits and sets you up for success at university.

Strengthen your freshman university application with recognized credits from top-tier, internationally known US universities
Save money and time on your university education by starting your post-secondary studies from home
Learn valuable communication and academic skills and be prepared to succeed at the US post-secondary level

Attend Your Dream School

American Collegiate students have found success at top-ranked institutions across the US – and internationally! View the full list of destinations our American Collegiate students have been accepted to and discover your possibilities!

 

Entry Requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic and English language requirements below to be admitted into American Collegiate Live—Academy. All students will be enrolled in English or ESL coursework based on their track and language proficiency in addition to academic coursework.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMIC CREDITS EARNED
TRACK 1 IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 79 ITEP 4.0 | DET 100 Up to 7
TRACK 2 IELTS 5.5 | TOEFL 68 | ITEP 3.5 | DET 90 4
TRACK 3 IELTS 5.0 | TOEFL 60 | ITEP 3.0 | DET 80 1

Curriculum + Coursework

See below for a sample schedule. Please note that the schedule and courses shown below are subject to change. Courses Academy students can expect to take are:

  • ENGU 103: Writing and Rhetoric
  • ECNU 202: Principles of Microeconomics
  • ESCU 101: Introduction to Environmental Science
  • CSCU200: Introduction to Computers and Data Processing
  • PSYU 101: Introduction to Psychology
  • MGTU 301: Principles of Management

Track 1

Time in EDT

7.00

7.30

8.00

8.15

8.30

9.00

9.30

10.00

10.30
Monday

Writing and Rhetoric
ENGU 103

MLLC 390
Global Studies Gateway
Tuesday

ECON 101
Introduction to Microeconomics
(or other elective; math not available)
Wednesday

Writing and Rhetoric
ENGU 103
​
Thursday

ECON 101
Introduction to Microeconomics
(or other elective; math not available)
Friday

Fall Semester | Up to 7 academic credits

Track 2

Time in EDT

7.00

7.30

8.00

8.15

8.30

9.00

9.30

10.00

10.30
Monday

English for Academic Purposes 2

MLLC 390
Global Studies Gateway
Tuesday

ECON 101
Introduction to Microeconomics
(or other elective; math not available)
Wednesday

English for Academic Purposes 2
​
Thursday

ECON 101
Introduction to Microeconomics
(or other elective; math not available)
Friday

Fall Semester | 4 academic credits

Track 3

Time in EDT

7.00

7.30

8.00

8.15

8.30

9.00

9.30

10.00

10.30
Monday

English for Academic Purposes 1

MLLC 390
Global Studies Gateway
Tuesday
Wednesday

English for Academic Purposes 1
​
Thursday
Friday

English for Academic Purposes 1

Fall Semester | 1 academic credit

**Please note that the number of credits that are recognized by your destination university may vary based on university, track and English language proficiency. Course equivalencies based on data published 4/2020. Course equivalencies are subject to change. Please speak with your enrollment counselor to review advanced standing credit policies for your destination university.