Year 3: English 3/4 (if not the primary language) or Credit matched course + Elective Subject.
The Bahamas Virtual School (BVS) dual diploma program allows students to obtain two different high school diplomas by carrying out studies simultaneously at two schools: one in the country where they reside through on-site studies, and the other, American studies, by following a virtual academic course. This permits students to obtain the US high school diploma which has identical value to one awarded at an on-site course in the USA.
Our program is powered by American High School which is a fully accredited virtual high school in the USA that offers students the option of learning at their own pace. They may be students whose parents need geographic mobility, students who are athletes, and need the flexibility to train and to compete regularly, or students whose parents (or themselves) are famous. The school has more than 1500 students in the dual diploma program, and through BVS, it is open to students worldwide.
The dual program is an international program of studies where educative innovation is promised to all students. Students who wish to study university courses in their own country, the USA, or any other corner of the world are welcome.
The program begins when students are 12 years of age, as it is designed to be taken with a certain degree of comfort over two or six years. Students simultaneously study their subjects at their national educational center and between 1 and 4 American subjects per year.
HOW DOES E-LEARNING WORK?
Communication is one of the keys to the Bahamas Virtual School (BVS) dual diploma program and the virtual learning environment. Therefore, communication between teachers and students will be constant and fluid. Every subject is taught by qualified, competent teachers with whom students can communicate via video conference, instant messaging, and phone. All these means of communication are essential and expected to be regularly used.
Learning is developed on a digital platform where students have access to a personal storage “cloud,” where they will have access to the syllabus, exercises, and academic contents. They will submit their exercises, activities, projects, and tests to the Learning Management System (LMS). Assignments and tests will also be completed via this system
They learn Their Way!
It is important to note that if English is not the student’s first language, then 3 of these credits are directly related to the improvement of the student’s level of English using a proven methodology for improving comprehension and fluency.
*Where six credits are deemed necessary for a student to obtain their US high school diploma.
If a student requires additional credits to obtain their US high school diploma, the distribution and number of credits per year will vary.
Year 1: English (if not the primary language) or Credit matched course + US History
Year 2: English 1/2 (if not the primary language) or Credit matched course + US Economics/US Government.
Year 3: English 3/4 (if not the primary language) or Credit matched course + Elective Subject.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT
The student is expected to maintain the appropriate pace of the course during the academic year and must make a genuine effort to achieve the best results, dedicating an average of 5 hours per week*. In case of any difficulty, the student should inform their teacher who will give the necessary help and orientation.
PROJECT SUBMISSION
Students will submit exercises, projects, tasks, tests, and quizzes to the Learning Management System (LMS). Once this work has been graded, the students will be able to see their results, grades, and any comments from the teacher through this system.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION RULES
Attendance, participation, and performance of the student will be supervised to guarantee that students fulfill the obligatory attendance rules and they progress adequately. Attendance is measured by the time the student is connected to the LMS, their contributions made via online connections, the presentation of tests, projects and tasks, and email messages sent and received via the LMS. Every time the student opens a course, participation is registered automatically and time spent in each area is recorded.
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UCLA
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
DE PAUL UNIVERSITY
EMBRY – RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
TEXAS A & M
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
TULANE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
US COASTGUARD ACADEMY
Q. Is Bahamas Virtual School Accredited?
A. Through its academic partners, American High School & Discovery Learning Development Academy, the BVS provides all its graduates with a National and Regional accredited High School Diploma
Q. How Long is the program?
A. On average, our students complete our program within three months, presuming they follow a 30 hrs/week schedule efficiently
Q. Do I need to go to a testing place to take my exams?
A. No, the entire program is on our platform. Our students take courses and exams online and at home.
Q. Does The Bahamas Virtual School accept transfer credits from other schools?
A. To successfully transfer credits into BVS, you’ll need your transcript sent from your previous school for evaluation. Your recognition will likely transfer if the courses are equivalent to our curriculum and are from a regionally accredited high school.
Q. Can I use this Diploma to go to any college?
A. Acceptance of a high school diploma varies based on the college or university preference. Over 90 percent of colleges and universities recognize the American High School diploma, with few exceptions. Please note that the BVS offers no guarantee of acceptance to any college or institute. Any potential student should check with their college or university of preference to see if they will accept the American High School diploma before enrolling in our program.
Nassau, New Providence & The Family Islands
Students can speak to their teachers for assistance
Each student will have a school counselor assigned