Graduate with an American Jr. College Certificate.
The India-America Junior College (IAJC) Combined Program lets students complete their Indian schooling and earn an Accredited American Jr. College Certificate at the same time, from their own campus in India.
One school bag. Two Jr. College Certificates.
The program runs alongside your regular board curriculum; it doesn't replace it. Here's the path from enrolling as early as Grade 8 to holding two recognised Jr. College Certificates at graduation.
Enrol
Join the combined program track at any point from Grade 8 through Class 11, alongside your regular CBSE, ISC, or State Board studies.
Study, in parallel
Attend accredited US high school coursework in a blended format, taught to the same standard as an accredited school in the United States, alongside your board subjects.
Graduate, twice over
Receive your Indian Senior Secondary Certificate and an Accredited American Jr. College Certificate in the very same year.
Apply with two Jr. College Certificates
Take both credentials into your university applications, in India, the US, or anywhere else you choose to apply.
Built around real school days.
Built toward a real American Jr. College Certificate.
The program runs fully online, with a workload as light as five hours a week. Students take a minimum of six subjects, chosen from more than 60 subject options, completed over three years and designed to sit alongside your local school commitments rather than compete with them.
Foundation
Start building a US academic record. Begin developing a GPA aligned with American university standards while adapting to US-style coursework, with support from IAJC faculty.
Development
Deepen your academic profile. Explore real-world work exposure and internship opportunities with partner US universities and institutions, and connect with the wider IAJC student community.
Distinction
Complete your American Jr. College Certificate requirements. Top-performing students may be invited to visit the partner US campus, attend summer programs, and take part in a formal graduation ceremony.
Six subject areas. Sixty subjects to choose from.
Every student completes two mandatory subjects, English I and U.S. History, then builds the rest of their schedule from electives across all six areas. Tap a subject area to see the full list.
- English I Mandatory›
- Poetry in the 20th Century›
- It Came From Outer Space: Sci-Fi Literature›
- Scary Good Lit: Horror Literature›
- Women in Literature›
- Chinese Literature›
- Academic Research & Writing›
- Statistics I›
- Pre-Calculus›
- Algebra 2›
- Calculus›
- Trigonometry›
- The Science of Space›
- Learning How to Learn›
- Biology›
- Physical Science›
- The Final Frontier: Astronomy & Space Science›
- Environmental Science›
- The Science of Food›
- Climate Change & Sustainability›
- Oceanography›
- U.S. History Mandatory›
- Pirates!: Plunder, Pillage, A Way of Life›
- The Glory of Rome›
- Latin American History›
- Russian History: Kievan Rus to the Modern Day›
- Civics›
- Ancient Greece›
- Global Business & Entrepreneurship›
- International Relations & Diplomacy›
- Financial Literacy & Investing›
- Psychology›
- Sociology & Global Culture›
- World Geography›
- Comparative Governments›
- Economics›
- AI Literacy for the Next Generation›
- Digital Research & Writing in the AI Era›
- Digital Media Creation & Storytelling›
- Media & Misinformation›
- Python›
- Principles of Digital Marketing›
- Introduction to Engineering Design›
- Robotics & Automation›
- Data Science Fundamentals›
- Cybersecurity Essentials›
- Web Design & Development›
- Mobile App Development›
- Graphic Design & Branding›
- Artificial Intelligence Applications›
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Basics›
- Architecture & 3D Design›
- Game Design Fundamentals›
- Art History›
- Film Studies & Video Production›
- Music Production & Audio Engineering›
- Health & Wellness›
- Sports Management›
- Intro to Logic›
- Project Management Fundamentals›
Full catalogue of 60 subjects. Two are mandatory - choose any 4 electives across 3 years.
The traditional route, and the combined one.
Same years of school in India. A different credential to walk away with.
Clear, straightforward fees.
A six-subject American Jr. College Certificate program, priced at $975 per subject and completed over three years. No hidden fees, no bundled add-ons. You commit one subject at a time.
What's included
- ✓ Direct interaction with qualified IAJC faculty
- ✓ An official US academic transcript and GPA
- ✓ Access to real-world internship and exposure opportunities with partner US universities
- ✓ IAJC alumni status upon completion
- ✓ Admissions support throughout
Optional US Campus Experience
- → Visit the partner US campus
- → Attend summer programs
- → Take part in graduation ceremonies
Who this program is built for
The program is designed to sit inside your existing school life, not replace it. If the list below sounds like you, you're a strong fit.
- ✓ Currently in Grade 8 through Class 11, on a CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or IB track
- ✓ The program can begin as early as Grade 8, right up through Class 11
- ✓ Comfortable studying and being assessed in English
- ✓ Interested in holding an internationally-recognised American Jr. College Certificate alongside your board certificate
Check your eligibility
Share a few details and our admissions team will get back to you within two working days with your personalised eligibility outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question after this? Reach out to our admissions desk directly.
It's the IAJC Combined Program's track for Indian students. Alongside your regular CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or IB studies, you complete coursework that leads to an Accredited American Jr. College Certificate, issued by an accredited institution in the United States.
Yes. The American Jr. College Certificate is issued by a school accredited in the United States, so it carries the same recognition as one earned on a US campus.
Yes. The program runs alongside your CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or IB coursework; it doesn't replace it. You graduate Class 12 with your usual board certificate, plus the Accredited American Jr. College Certificate.
Students can join the combined program track as early as Grade 8, and as late as Class 11. Starting earlier simply spreads the additional coursework over more years.
No. All coursework is completed from your local country. No relocation or US student visa is required to earn the certificate.
Coursework is delivered in a blended format that combines structured online study with the flexibility to fit around your regular school day.
No. The program leads to the Accredited American Jr. College Certificate only. It does not include college coursework, credits, or any guarantee of admission. Each university you apply to reviews and admits students independently.
Start with the eligibility check above. Our admissions team reviews your academic profile and gets back to you with next steps.
Your American Jr. College Certificate can be earned before you ever leave India.
Talk to our admissions team, get your personalised eligibility outcome.