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Jul 21
TypicalBoy asked me:
For a high school program, where are some of the cheapest places to study abroad outside of the US?
Could you please include sources such as websites?
If you are on a budget then for a high school programme you can consider either New Zealand or Australia.
Both have a low cost of living, and tuition fees are pretty reasonable. Their education systems also rank very highly — they offer good quality for reasonable money in a safe environment.
The most important thing to consider is why you are looking for high school studies overseas? This can help you decide on which country is most suitable.
Also, do you have relatives which are already abroad that can help with housing (and thus save a lot of money?)
For some more reading below is a listing of some schools in New Zealand I found while researching your question.
Jul 10
If you are interested in enrolling for a Diploma (not Degree) course in Australia check the table below what the entry requirements are for your country.
Generally speaking the requirements are a completed high school degree, and an English level of at least IELTS 5.5+ to be able to enter a diploma program.
For some countries it is required that you first complete a Certificate IV (ADF Framework) before being able to apply for a diploma course. This should be done in Australia, and takes about 6 months to 1 year depending on the subject. The Certifcate IV should be relevant to your Diploma study plans.
| Country |
Advanced Diplomas & Diplomas |
Certificates |
| Australia |
Year 12 or equivalent (No OP, UAI or TER score) |
Year 10 or equivalent (including Certificate III) |
| Bahrain |
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
| Bangladesh |
Higher Secondary Certificate |
Grade XI* |
| Brazil |
Certificate de Conclusao de 20 grau (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Certificate de Conclusao de 20 grau |
| China |
Gao San |
N/A |
| Colombia |
Bachillerato (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Bachillerato |
| Czech Republic |
Matriculation Certificate (Maturita) |
Year 10 High School or equivalent |
| Hong Kong |
Form 7 (HKAL) |
Form 5 (HKCEE) |
| India |
All India Senior School Certificate or Standard XII |
Standard XI* |
| Iran |
High School Diploma and Certificate IV or Pre-University Certificate |
High School Diploma |
| Japan |
Upper Secondary School Certificate Grade 3 (Year 12) |
Upper Secondary School Certificate Grade 2 (Year 11) |
| Korea |
Upper Secondary School Certificate Grade 3 (Year 12) |
Upper Secondary School Certificate Grade 2 (Year 11) |
| Kuwait |
General Secondary School Certificate (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
General Secondary School Certificate |
| Lebanon |
Baccalaureate General/General Secondary School Certificate |
Baccalaureate General/General Secondary School Certificate |
| Macau |
Senior Middle 3 |
Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 |
| Malaysia |
STPM or Senior Middle 3 |
Form 5 (SPM) or equivalent; successful completion of Senior Middle 2 |
| Mexico |
Bachillerato (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Bachillerato |
| Oman |
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Secondary School Leaving Certifiate/Thanawiya Amma |
| Peru |
Certifi cado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Certifi cado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa |
| Russia |
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) |
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) |
| Sweden |
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Year 10 High School or equivalent |
| Saudi Arabia |
General Secondary Education Certificate (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
General Secondary Education Certificate/Tawjihiyah |
| Switzerland |
Federal Maturity Certificate or equivalent |
Year 10 or equivalent |
| Taiwan |
Senior year 3 |
Senior Year 2 for Cert IV/Senior Year 1 for Cert III |
| Thailand |
Matayom 6 |
Matayom 5 |
| Turkey |
Lise Diplomasi (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
Lise Diplomasi |
| United Arab Emirates |
General Secondary School Certificate/Tawjihiyah (plus an Australian Certificate IV) |
General Secondary School Certificate/Tawjihiyah |
| Vietnam |
Diploma of General Education (Bang Tu Tai) |
Year 11 |