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Dual Diploma Educational Program
INTRODUCTION
The Nest Bahamas Dual Diploma Program offers students the unique opportunity to earn two high school diplomas simultaneously by studying at two different institutions: one locally in their country through in-person classes, and the other in the US via a virtual academic course. This program allows students to achieve a US high school diploma that holds the same value as one earned through a traditional on-site course in the USA.
Our program is supported by American High School, a fully accredited virtual high school in the USA that provides flexible learning options. This approach benefits students who require geographic mobility, such as athletes needing time for training and competitions, or students with high-profile families. With over 1500 students enrolled in the dual diploma program, American High School, through BVS, offers this opportunity to learners worldwide.
This international dual diploma program represents a commitment to educational innovation, welcoming students who aspire to pursue university studies either in their home country, in the USA, or anywhere across the globe.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The program starts when students reach the age of 12 and is designed to be completed comfortably over a period of two to six years. During this time, students will study their national curriculum at their local educational center while also taking between 1 and 4 American subjects each year.
HOW DOES E-LEARNING WORK?
Communication is a cornerstone of the Nest Bahamas dual diploma program and its virtual learning environment. Therefore, there will be ongoing and effective communication between teachers and students. Each subject is taught by qualified and experienced teachers who are available for interaction through video conferences, instant messaging, and phone calls. These communication methods are essential and expected to be used regularly.
Learning takes place on a digital platform where students have access to a personal “cloud” storage for their syllabus, exercises, and academic materials. They will submit their assignments, activities, projects, and tests through the Learning Management System (LMS), where they will also complete their assignments and exams.
They learn their way!
DUAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM REQUIRED STUDIES
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.
STUDENTS IN THE DUAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
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.
WHERE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
UCLA
BROWN
DUKE UNIVERSITY
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
FAQS About Nest Bahamas
Q. Is Nest Bahamas 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 Nest Bahamas 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.
LOCATION: BAHAMAS
Nassau, New Providence & The Family Islands
COUNSELORS
Students can speak to their teachers for assistance
REPRESENTATION
Each student will have a school counselor assigned
