International students - USA

American High School Diploma

We usually require US applicants to hold a combination of the following qualifications for entry. As a minimum, applicants must hold an accredited high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale, minimum B average), and one letter of reference.  We will be test-optional for entry to the 2024/2025 academic year until further notice.  If submitting test scores, we ask for any of the following:

• ACT composite score of 26 or above (with no individual section below 24)
• SAT - Post March 2016: Score 1200
• Two AP tests at grade 3 or above (taken in junior or senior year of high school)
• Two SAT II subject tests with 550-600 in each

School Codes

College Board/SAT/AP: 9003

ACT: 5513

International Baccalaureate

For the full diploma, the overall points requirement depends on the course you are applying for.  For some courses you will need certain HL subjects.  Full details are on our course pages.  Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject required for the course.

We also accept the IB Career related programme (IBCP) with qualifications equivalent to at least 3 A-Levels.  Applicants must have a minimum score of HL5 in any essential subject required for the course, or a suitable BTEC where appropriate. We can also consider applicants taking a combination of IB certificates and other qualifications, such as A-Levels, BTECs, or APs.  Please contact admissions@stir.ac.uk for further guidance.

Relevant Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7.