Be a part of one of the most unique high school experiences in the world.
From the heart of the United States, the Academy of Mathematics & Science (AMS) at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) equips students to reach higher and seize the future. AMS is one of two early college programs at FHSU designed to provide an unparalleled academic experience for gifted & talented high school students from around the world. AMS hosts students who are considered out-of-state residents or international high school students. Admission is selective and competitive.
AMS provides an innovative, residential early college experience for students to complete during their 11th (junior) and 12th (senior) grade years. The program provides a blend of:
- college-level instruction by Ph.D. faculty at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas;
- an opportunity to earn an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) in Science from FHSU;
- a U.S. high school diploma and over 60 hours of college credit;
- hands-on research experiences with Ph.D. faculty;
- leadership development and civic engagement opportunities;
- co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to develop the whole student;
- a safe residential environment that fosters learning.
Students in both AMS and the Kansas Academy of Mathematics & Science (KAMS) register in the same classes, conduct research together, live in the same residence hall, join forces for competitions, and can participate in the same clubs and organizations.
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International Agency Information
We have established partnerships with agencies in the countries of China, South Korea, and Georgia to assist prospective students with the application process, transition, and time spent in AMS. If you are a citizen from a country not listed below, please contact our office for assistance at 785-628-4690 or ams@fhsu.edu
*Effective January 17, 2020, students who are current primary citizens of China or South Korea are required to utilize the services of one of our established partnering educational agencies. Effective October 25, 2021, students who are current primary citizens of Georgia, Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are required to utilize the services of our established partnering educational agency. Contact information for an agency can be found below:
China
Markham International Education Center
Partnership established in 2017
Mr. Scott Wang: scorpioke@china2america.com
Anna Du: annadu@miec.com.cn
Rebecca Markham: rebeccadu@miec.com.cn
Yodu International Education Consulting Co.
Partnership established in 2021
Ms. Sail Zhou Email: sailz@yoduedu.com
Website: www.yoduedu.com
Taiwan
Partnership established in 2023
Michelle Shih, Chief Executive Officer
Lincoln Management Consultants Co.
Phone: 02-2781-8878
michelle.shih@lincoln.comtw
Georgia, Kuwait, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Education Management Group, LLC - LEAF (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Partnership established in 2021
Mr. Givi Guntsadze, Director/CEO
Phone: +995574208802
Email: givi@logosi.org
South Korea
The Masters
Partnership established in 2013
Mr. Peter Jang
masters@themastersus.com
Website: 가디안에듀 guardianedu.com
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During the Summer of 2018, The International Academy of Mathematics and Science (IAMS) was changed to The Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) at Fort Hays State University.