What are the criteria to qualify for NIC?

Student(s) must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• The student is 14-17 years old.
• Has resided in the U.S. for less than one calendar year.
• The first language is one other than English.
• Has never attended school, has gaps in schooling, or has attended school but cannot produce documents (transcripts) that indicate their current level of education.
• WIDA Screener composite score of 1.0-1.9
  • If the student has met ALL the above requirements, they will be placed in the 9th grade at NIC.
  • If the student has been enrolled in an MSCS school and placed in any grade other than 9th grade, they do not qualify. 

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