What level of English test is required to study in the United States?

It is not easy to go to high school in the United States. Next, the study abroad editor of the American Higher Education Network will explain to you the requirements for going to high school in the United States and the level of English exams required to study in American high schools. Age: Generally, the minimum age requirement for high school students in the United States is 14 years old. American high schools are for grades 9-12, which is equivalent to junior high school to senior high school in China. Domestic students who have graduated from the second grade of junior high school to the second grade of high school can apply to enter American high schools. Grades: American high schools will also evaluate students’ grades in China. Generally, the average score is required to be above 80 points. Some good private high schools even require students to score above 90 points or be in the top 10% of the grade. Therefore, students’ domestic performance will have an impact on admissions. English: American high schools will require international students to provide standardized English scores, such as: SLEbr, TOEFL, IELTS or SAT. The school determines the student's English proficiency through standardized English scores, and uses this to determine whether the student needs to participate in ESL language courses and the selection of corresponding grades and courses. SLEbr is specially designed for international students to study in high schools in the United States. This is the most basic English test for international students, with scores ranging from 20 to 67. According to the scores, it will be roughly divided into three levels, namely beginner, intermediate and advanced. Approximately from 20-45 points are beginners, 45-55 are intermediate, and 56-67 are advanced. Letters of Recommendation: Students applying to high schools are required to provide three letters of recommendation. The English teacher, mathematics teacher, head teacher or principal each provide a letter of recommendation. The recommendation letter requires the teacher to evaluate and recommend the student's performance in school and all aspects of the situation. Good recommendation letters are also an important basis for students to be admitted to American high schools. Sometimes, good letters of recommendation can make up for a student's lack of academic performance. Student Application Statement: The student application statement generally needs to be written by the students themselves. You can introduce yourself, introduce your interests and hobbies, introduce awards or extracurricular activities, etc. Some schools will also have their own designed questionnaire forms or essays for students to fill out. This mainly allows the school to have a preliminary understanding of the students. Parent application self-statement: The parent application self-statement mainly requires parents to introduce the basic situation of the child, which can include the child's growth, personality, or the child's strengths, development direction, etc., as well as their own career, family situation, etc. Parent self-reports allow schools to understand how parents see their children and the environment in which their children grew up. This will help the school take care of students in the future. School interview: American high school applications basically require an interview. Interviews are generally divided into on-site interviews, telephone interviews and video interviews. On-site interviews generally take about 1 hour. Telephone and video interviews generally take 20-30 minutes; the length of the interview will be determined based on the student's interview situation. The school assesses students' comprehensive abilities through interviews. Proof of family financial resources: Parents need to provide proof of bank balance to guarantee the student’s tuition while in the United States. The original deposit certificate is required and is accepted by all major banks. It is recommended that families who go to high school in the United States have a savings of around RMB 1 million. Passport: Before applying, students need to prepare their passport in advance. When applying, you need to provide a scanned copy of the student's passport to the school. Note: American high schools are divided into private high schools and public high schools. Generally speaking, Chinese students can only enter American private high schools for further study. For private high schools in the United States, the total annual tuition and living expenses range from 200,000 to 400,000 yuan. There are also some private church schools that are relatively cheaper, about 120,000-180,000 yuan a year. The above is to explain to you the requirements for studying in high schools in the United States and the relevant knowledge about the level of English exams required to study in high schools in the United States. I hope it can help you apply for high schools in the United States. For more information about American high schools, please consult the study abroad experts of the American Higher Education Network. We will serve you wholeheartedly. Compiled by the American Higher Education Network () Reminder: Do not rush to remit money or pay a deposit before seeing the real thing to avoid being cheated.