FLIS is affiliated with Griggs International Academy (GIA) and Andrews Academy in Berrien Springs, Michigan (an affiliate of Andrews University). Through this affiliation, FLIS is able to issue American high school transcripts and diplomas that are recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and are widely accepted by US and global tertiary institutions. Our affiliations with GIA also allows accreditation through the Middle States Association (MSA).  GIA is approved as a non-public school by the Maryland State Board of Education for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School. 

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Griggs enjoys admiration from a number of institutions of higher learning. The GIA University Preparation Diploma is accepted in more than 150 countries in conjunction with dual credit offering.  The GIA education network consists of 7,804 schools, colleges and universities. A University Preparation High School Diploma from GIA may offer students university credits, advanced standing, scholarships and exceptional admission benefits. The curriculum offered is developed with Andrews University to ensure that our students get the training necessary to prepare them for advanced study. 

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