Students are required to attend 8 full semesters in high school as well as complete a minimum of 22 credits in order to obtain a diploma from the Kaohsiung American School, as follows:

English - 4 credits
Social Studies - 3 credits
Mathematics - 3 credits
Science - 3 credits
Language - 2 credits
Fine Arts - 1 credit
Physical Education - 2 credits
Technology - 1 credit
Electives - 3 credits

Details:

A one-credit course meets the equivalent of five 45 minute periods per week.

A credit is earned only for high school courses, which must be passed with a grade of D or better. 

The Physical Education requirement may be waived for valid medical reasons.

English Language Learners may receive only one year of credit as an English graduation requirement.

Course work completed in other schools will be evaluated at the time of enrollment and credit will be alloted for equivalent subjects towards the KAS diploma.

Also Required:

Successful completion of 40 hours of Community Service and a Senior Project