Orange County public schools are the 11th largest district in the US, with more than 175,000 students.
Large scale of the District allows students have more diverse extra-curricular activities including sports programs great. Thanks to the qualified sports programs that students will be more favorable to achieve better college scholarships. With many different programs and various advanced courses in the District will help them well-prepared in order to easy enter into college. Many schools in the County are recognized and awarded numerous awards By Florida State for his efforts learning . With almost 85% of students in large classes in secondary schools to participate in the pre-university classes, it is easy to realize. Orange County try to focus primarily on how to bring success to the students, created a system with high professional competence and allowing the children to be taught in a work environment and learning safety to increase their success.
Living Environment
Orlando is the 5th largest city in Florida State, and also the largest inland city of the state. Nicknamed the “City Beautiful” is true because of having many swamps, lakes, and warm climate. In addition, with the lush landscape, Orlando has many activities to keep children become busy; besidesthe famous Walt Disney World Resort nearby and Universal Orlando Studios, also have numerous things to play. If you feel tired with the rollercoaster, waterslides and animal kingdom, there are golf playgrounds, theaters, galleries, opera, ballet, libraries, museums, drama club and a couple of the biggest shopping centers – all located in the heart of Orlando. In addition, there are film festivals, parties and public markets of farmers to participate. As an inner city serving thousands of people every day, there are trains and buses to help people move easily and comfortably to enjoy all the entertainment places that you like. Orlando is a great place to explore.
The weather of this region is warmest in July and coldest in January time of year. June is the wettest period of the year. The highest temperature was recorded to 39 degrees Celsius in 1921 and lowest temperature in 1894 to -8 degrees Celsius.
Studying Costs
Cost of academic year 2015 – 2016 is 23.700 USD per year including tuition, accommodation, care and guardianship but not including insurance.
Extracurricular activities
Students study in Orange County Public Schools will be participated in some extracurricular classes including Anime Club, Advanced Engineering Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Debate Club, French Club, German Club, Green Team , Key Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, National Technical Honor Society, ROTC, Spanish Honor Society, Student Government Association, Thespians Troupe, Yearbook, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting-, Wrestling, AP Courses Arts, Band, Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Music, Musical Theater, Orchestra, Photography, Strings, Visual Art.