Graduation Information & University Acceptance
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
As an accredited school, iCademy Middle East offers its graduates an American-curriculum international high school diploma accepted by schools, colleges, universities, and employers around the globe. To graduate and receive a diploma from iCademy Middle East, students must be full-time and complete 24 credits in the following subject areas. Each full-year course earns one full credit:
| Subject Area | Years | Credits |
| English (Language Arts) | 4 | 4 |
| Maths (Algebra 1 and higher) | 4 | 4 |
| Science (Must include 2 lab science credits) | 4 | 4 |
| History (Must include 1 credit of US History) | 4 | 4 |
| World Language (Must be 2 credits of the same language, must be a non English course) | 2 | 2 |
| Health | Semester | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | Semester | 0.5 |
| *Electives | 5 | |
| 24 |
*Electives can be selected from our Course Catalog
Accreditation standards require that all students must successfully complete a minimum of 6 of the 24 required credits with iCademy Middle East, and must spend their senior year (the last 2 consecutive semesters of their academic tenure) as a full-time student, to be eligible for the diploma.
For full-time students, iCademy Middle East will consider accepting credits earned at other institutions when an official transcript(s) has/have been received. Transfer of credits from a public school or accredited private institution will be considered on an individual basis. Transcript analysis will sometimes require further research and contact with prior institutions to determine the eligibility of transfer credits. International records may require translation and/or evaluation prior to being considered for transfer credits. Transcripts from other institutions that have been presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and will not be returned or copied for distribution.
GRADE PLACEMENT
Students grade levels are assigned according to the amount of confirmed credits earned.
| Grade | Credits Earned |
| 9th | up to 5.5 |
| 10th | 6 to 11.5 |
| 11th | 12 to 17.5 |
| 12th | 18 and up |
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
iCademy Middle East Regular core classes are graded on a standard 4.0 scale, where a grade of A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F = 0. Honors classes are weighted by a half point (A = 4.5, B = 3.5, etc.) and AP, or Advanced Placement, are weighted by a full point (A= 5, B = 4, etc.) The GPA, or Grade Point Average, is calculated by averaging the score of each class taken at iCademy.
Acceptance Into University
As a fully NEASC accredited American Online School, iCademy Middle East provides major benefits for students applying to University leaving no question with the universities that our students have received a fully-accredited education that meets high academic standards. Learn more about our accreditation.
Our students have been accepted to universities around the world, including in the USA, UK, Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, and Australia. From Middlesex University to Kingston University, from University of Queensland to the University of Toronto, our graduates are pursuing their dreams.
The online education model promotes self-study, organization, and familiarity with online platforms, which are all invaluable skills needed in today’s world of higher education. The freedom online schooling affords also allows students to pursue their own passions and interests, often leading them to discover and explore potential career interests before their brick-and-mortar peers get the opportunity. Online schooling also promotes confidence, professionalism, and the ability to interact with people of all ages. In this way, iCademy Middle East graduates are better prepared, not just for university, but for life after higher education. UK universities will require students take AP courses in grades 11 or 12, which are available from iCademy Middle East. US colleges also weigh additional student work, like essays, student leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities or volunteer work when accepting students.
Students should contact the university of their choice for admission requirements.
Graduation Ceremony, Dubai UAE
Where Do iCademy Middle East Graduates Go To University?
USA
Adelphi University
Albion College
Albany College of Health and Science
American Public University
Appalachian University
Arizona State University
Arkansas State University
Augusta University
Barry University
Baylor University
Beacon University
Bently University
Boston University
Bradley University
Cal State LA
Central CT State University
Caldwell University
Clark University
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
Concordia University Irvine
Colorado State University
Dominican University of CA
Dyersburg State College
Eastern Kentucky University
Elmira College
Embry Riddle
Florida Atlantic University
Florida State University
Georgia State University
Georgia Washington University
Hult International Business School
Iowa State University
Lawrence Technological University
Lynn University
Louisiana State University
Miami University (OHIO)
Menlo College
Marymount California University
Michigan State University
Montana State University
New York Film Academy
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Niagara University
North Carolina A&T
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Oregon Tech
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Rhode Island College
Sacred Heart University
Seton Hall University
Southern New Hampshire
Southern Methodist University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M
Texas Tech University
Texas State University
Texas Women’s University
Towson University
UC Davis
UC Fullerton
UC Riverside
University of Alabama
University of Bridgeport
University of California
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
UCONN
University of Houston
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Mary Washington
University of Massachusetts
University of Michigan
University of Montana
University of Northern Colorado
University of North Texas
University of Northern Iowa
University of the Pacific
University of Pittsburgh
University of Redlands
University of Rhode Island
University of South Florida
University of Southern Maine
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas – Austin
University of Texas – Dallas
University of Washington
West Virginia University
Western Wyoming College
Wheaton College
Xavier University
UK & EU
American University of Rome
Amsterdam University College
Aranda Formación City
Arts University Bournemouth
Central European University
Coventry University London
Czech Technical University, Dublin City
University Erasmus
Greenwich University
Hult International Business School, London
Jesenius University
King’s College London
Kingston University KRUS
Leiden University
Leeds University
Martin SVK
Middlesex University
Nottingham Trent University
Oxford University of Liverpool
Prague College
Prague University of Economics and Business
Queen Mary University
Regents University
Royal Holloway
Royal Veterinary College London
Seton Hall University
SOAS University London
Southampton University
Stradins University Riga, Latia
Tampere University
Tilburg University
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
University of Amsterdam
University of the Arts, London
University of Paris
University of the Balearic Islands
University of Bath
University of Belgrade Amsterdam
University of Brighton
University of Cardiff
University for the Creative Arts
University of Debrecen
University of Edinburgh
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
University of Limerick
University of London
University of Manchester
University of NY, Prague
University of Southampton
University of Staffordshire
University College Groningen
University College Utrecht
University of Groningen
University of Westminster
University of West London
CANADA
Bishop’s University
Carleton University
Concordia University
McGill University
McMaster University
Ryerson University
Simon Fraser University
Trent University
University of Calgary
Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Western Ontario
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier
York University
UAE
Alpha Aviation Academy
American University of Dubai*
American University of RAK*
American University of Sharjah*
Amity University
Canadian University*
Curtain University
Emirates Aviation College
Herriot Watt*
Murdoch University
Middlesex University
NYUAD
SAE Institute Dubai
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Ajman*
University of Birmingham
University of Wollongong
Women’s Medical College of Dubai
WORLDWIDE
Australian National University
Bond University
De La Salle University
Griffith University Macquarie
University Torrens University
University of Adelaide
Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro
University of Melbourne
University of Nottingham, Ningbo
University of Queensland
University of Pretoria
University of Santo Tomas
University of Southern Australia
University of Technology Brisbane
University of Tsukuba