If you are a first year applicant and have listed an international high school in STARS, you will be prompted to select your final education system or curriculum. Follow the steps below to choose the correct option.
How to Select Your Final Education System
- Go to the Enter High Schools screen.
- After listing an international high school, you’ll be asked to select your final education system or curriculum.
- Scroll through the list or start typing the name of your curriculum (e.g., IB, IGCSE, CBSE).
- The most frequently used options will appear at the top.
- You may also browse by region (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe, etc.) to find your education system.
What If You Don’t See Your Education System?
- Each region includes an “Other” option.
- Before selecting Other, scroll through the full list to confirm your education system isn’t already listed.
Selecting Education Systems by Year or Course
You will also be able to select an education system for each academic year and for each course, if applicable.
Helpful Tip
Tip: Choosing the correct education system helps colleges interpret your grades and external exams correctly.