IESP
International Elite Scholars Program
The IESP Program, developed by Edvance USA with accredited U.S. educational partners, offers an accelerated academic pathway for students who want to combine U.S. high school study with early college-level coursework.
High school and college, studied together
IESP allows students to complete an accredited U.S. high school curriculum while beginning college-level study, supported by bilingual academic advising, structured course planning, and ongoing academic support.
Students study within a cohort-based learning environment and receive guidance on course selection, academic progress, university preparation, and the coordination of high school and college-level requirements.
Through the program’s dual-enrollment structure, eligible students may earn college credit through participating institutions while progressing toward completion of U.S. high school graduation requirements.
By combining secondary and higher-education study, IESP gives students the opportunity to explore academic interests earlier, strengthen university readiness, and enter undergraduate study with a more advanced academic foundation.
Students ready for more academic depth
Students who want to complete U.S. high school study while beginning college-level coursework earlier.
Students preparing for U.S. university applications who want a structured academic record, stronger course rigor, and guided university planning.
Students who want to explore academic interests and possible majors before entering a full undergraduate degree program.
Two transcripts, one coordinated schedule
High school graduation requirements and college-level coursework are planned together within one structured academic schedule.
Accredited U.S. high school curriculum
- Core graduation subjects recorded on an official U.S. high school transcript
- Honors and AP-level options where available and appropriate
- Academic progress and graduation requirements reviewed each term
College-level coursework through dual enrollment
- Courses taken through participating accredited institutions
- Completed coursework recorded on an official college transcript
- Credits may be considered for transfer by future undergraduate institutions, subject to their individual policies and requirements
Support that matches the workload
- Bilingual academic environment with subject-level tutoring
- Comprehensive academic advising and course planning
- Academic writing and time-management coaching
- Regular advising checkpoints with the student and family
Xidian Hangzhou Research Institute
- Facilities at the Hangzhou Research Institute provide a dedicated environment for study, advising, and student activities.
- Students follow a structured weekly schedule alongside a consistent peer cohort.
- Dedicated spaces support classes, supervised study, and independent academic work.
- A regular in-person schedule creates continuity between coursework, academic support, and student life.
What students take into university
By participating in Dual-Enrollment, IESP helps students enter undergraduate education with a stronger academic foundation, documented coursework, and greater clarity about their intended field of study.
- Progress toward an accredited U.S. high school diploma and an official high school transcript.
- An official college transcript reflecting completed college-level coursework through participating institutions.
- College credits that may be evaluated for transfer by future undergraduate institutions, subject to each institution’s policies and requirements.
- Documented course planning, early major exploration, and a clearer academic pathway into undergraduate study.
Common questions
Do college credits always transfer?
Credit acceptance is decided by the receiving institution. Advisors help students choose widely transferable courses, but no transfer of credit can be guaranteed in advance.
Is this the same as AP coursework?
No. AP courses are high school courses with an external exam. IESP college-level courses are taken through accredited institutions and appear on a college transcript.
Can students join mid-year?
Entry points depend on the academic calendar of the delivering institutions and the results of the academic review.
How much college coursework do students take?
Course load is set individually based on grade level, prior performance, and English readiness.
High school graduation requirements, college credit acceptance, course articulation, and university admission depend on the requirements and policies of the relevant schools, colleges, and universities.
See if IESP is the right fit
Speak with an Edvance advisor to review your current academic standing, goals, and timeline, and explore how high school and college-level study can be structured together.