American High School online
American online high school: two pathways to an American High School Diploma
Choose whether the American high school should replace your current school (Full Time) or sit alongside it online (Dual Diploma). Below we compare requirements, how learning works, costs and admissions.
Two American high school pathways
The key difference: Full Time replaces your current school, while the Dual Diploma sits alongside your Polish school.
Instead of your current school
Full-Time High School
The complete American high school programme online, leading to an American High School Diploma.
- 24 credits to the diploma, at least 6 per school year
- All learning online, at your own pace
- Can start in later years too (grade transfer)
Tuition per year, paid upfront: USD 2,800
Alongside your Polish school
Dual Diploma
Study at a Polish liceum or technikum and online in the American programme, finishing with two qualifications.
- 6 credits through grade transfer
- 2 or 3 courses a year
- Polish matura taken at your school
Tuition per year, paid upfront: USD 1,450
Comparison: Full Time and Dual Diploma
The main differences between the two American high school pathways.
| Criterion | Full Time | Dual Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Your current school | Replaced by studying with JDJ | You stay at your Polish school |
| American credits | 24 credits, at least 6 per school year | 6 credits through grade transfer |
| Study pattern | The full course programme | 2 courses a year (3-year plan) or 3 a year (2-year plan) |
| What you finish with | American High School Diploma | Polish matura and American High School Diploma |
| Tuition per school year (paid upfront) | USD 2,800 | USD 1,450 |
The instalment plan is 10 instalments per school year: USD 330 a month for Full Time and USD 170 a month for the Dual Diploma.
Who is the American online high school for?
For students who want to earn an American High School Diploma and study in the American system from Poland or anywhere in the world.
Students can also join in the later years of secondary school. Grades from the current school are analysed and transferred, so completed material does not need to be repeated.
At least B1 English is recommended. Students whose English grade is below 4 on a Polish report, or below B at an English-language school, start with a 3-month ESL preparation course; the other courses unlock once it is completed.
How learning works
Learning is asynchronous, in modules on the platform, with no compulsory live group lessons and no in-person exams.
Start at any time
Each school year lasts 10 months from account activation. It can be extended by 2 months or finished early.
Platform available 24/7
Videos, assignments, quizzes, module tests and projects. A computer and a stable internet connection are enough.
U.S. teachers
Flexible online consultations, email or chat whenever a student needs help.
Honors and Advanced Placement
The programme can be extended with Honors and AP courses, valued by universities.
Reports for parents
Monthly progress reports and access to the platform.
Optional educational mentor
A paid additional service: study planning, motivation and university choices.
About mentoring
Who runs the programme, and how to check
The programme combines a U.S. curriculum provider with support from the JDJ team in Poland. Here is who is responsible for what.
JDJ International Open Schools
A brand of JDJ Bachalski Limited (United Kingdom, company number 02973841): admissions, coordination, student services and optional mentoring.
American High School
The U.S. provider of the curriculum and teachers, which issues the American High School Diploma. The provider is accredited by Cognia.
American High School website(opens in a new tab)Cognia
An organisation that accredits schools. You can check a specific school's accreditation in the institution search on Cognia's website.
What Cognia accreditation is(opens in a new tab)
Accreditation applies to the school and does not mean every university will automatically accept the diploma. Each university decides on admission. A school's entry in the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) register is a statistical listing, not accreditation.
Admissions path
From application to platform access. Fees are shown in USD.
Transcript analysis
Conversion and transfer of grades from your current school.
USD 100
Sworn translation
Price per certificate; you can also arrange the translation yourself.
USD 35
School records entry
Entering the student into the American school records.
USD 500
Tuition and start
Once tuition is paid, the student receives a Student Resource Kit with login details.
The whole procedure can take up to 14 working days.
Go to enrollmentProgramme documents
Documents shared by JDJ on Google Drive.
Frequently asked questions about the American online high school
What is the difference between Full Time and the Dual Diploma?
Full Time replaces your current school and covers 24 credits. On the Dual Diploma you stay at your Polish school and complete 6 credits online through grade transfer.
Can I join part-way through secondary school?
Yes, including in the later years. Completed courses are converted through grade transfer.
Are there in-person exams?
No. Learning and assessment take place online, in modules on the platform.
What level of English do I need?
At least B1 is recommended. Students with a lower English grade start with a 3-month ESL course.
Can I apply to university with the diploma?
The diploma lets you apply to universities in Poland and abroad. Admission is always decided by each university against its own requirements.
Next step
Not sure which pathway fits?
Ask us a question and we will help you compare Full Time and the Dual Diploma for your situation. Email and phone consultations are free.
Admissions
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