The EAL program is based on the WIDA framework and assessments, which progresses students through 6 stages of the language acquisition process until they reach a proficiency level equivalent to that of a native speaker.
[3] Through this partnership, ISHCMC - American Academy students can take university-level courses that use the same syllabi, materials, textbooks, assignments and assessments as those offered at Syracuse University.
Successful completion of SUPA courses and examinations earns ISHCMC - American Academy students early university credit while still in high school, saving both time and money in their tertiary education.
The program is supported by an on-site University Counseling Suite, equipped with resources and tools for the admissions process.
ISHCMC – American Academy students can take university-level courses through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program.