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Credit recovery

Programmes that let students retake failed courses to earn the credits needed to graduate.

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United States
Topic
Qualifications

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Summer school United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
Classes held during the summer break, for credit recovery, catching up or enrichment.

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Advanced Placement · Carnegie unit · Credit (high school) · Dual enrollment · GED · Graduation requirements

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