Advanced Studies

Tailor your studies to individual interests, abilities, and future plans within an international curriculum framework.

The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), is an internationally recognized program that emphasizes the value of broad and stimulating curriculum of Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level). It offers students the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of subjects that suit their specific passions and interests while developing the tools necessary to succeed in college-level classes. This program is recognized internationally and prepares students for college. Students can earn college credit and potentially earn the AICE Diploma.

The AICE program offers courses and examinations during grades 10-12 leading to an international Diploma and potential college credits. AICE courses carry a quality point, meaning that when calculating GPA, an AICE course gives the student a higher GPA value than a regular course or an honors course. 

AICE Diploma: Students must pass 6 credits worth of examinations in addition to passing Global Perspectives (TOTAL 7 passed exams).  At least one passed examination must come from each of the four subject groups: Mathematics & Sciences, Languages, Arts and Humanities, and Interdisciplinary subjects. To receive full Bright Futures with the AICE Diploma, students must also complete 100 hours of community service and two years of the same world language.

* Required for AICE Diploma.
 

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Tackle college-level work while still in high school.

The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses are rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students an opportunity to gain the skills and experience colleges recognize. 

AP Capstone Diploma Option

Students pursuing AP Capstone Diploma must take Seminar and Research PLUS receive a 3 or higher on at least 4 additional AP exams.

• AP Seminar - offered during junior year. Consists of learning research and presentation skills and mini projects to develop these skills.
• AP Research - offered during senior year. Consists of taking those skills developed in AP Seminar and expand them into a full research paper and presentation.
   

Earn college credit while in high school.

Florida Gulf Coast University Collegiate High School
Florida Gulf Coast University Accelerated Collegiate Experience is an early admissions program for highly motivated and exceptionally qualified 11th and 12th grade high school students. This special program allows students to attend FGCU as a fulltime university student. Collegiate High School students complete high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credit.

Learn more about Accelerated Collegiate Experience

Florida Southwestern State College Dual Enrollment Program
The Dual Enrollment program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn credit towards both high school graduation and college. Courses are offered on the college campus or on the campus of the various participating public high schools. Readiness for this program is determined through an examination of the student's high school GPA and scores earned on the ACT-E, SAT-R or FCELPT.

Learn more about FSW Dual Enrollment