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Welcome world,
to the High School
built for you
A breakthrough online high school reinventing education.
Instead of exams, we learn through real-world projects. Instead of a standardized curriculum, we learn through personalized learning journeys. Instead of memorization, we focus on developing our skills, network, and portfolios.
3-4 Year Program
Advance at your own pace
30+ hours/week
Commitment with combination of self-paced & social
An inspiring learning journey towards a meaningful future
Embark on a high school experience where every day is a step towards bettering yourself and the world.
At the end of our High School program, you will receive:
- An inspiring curriculum: that enables you to thrive in an exponentially-changing world
- Personalized learning: Advance at your own pace and follow your passions
- Future-readiness with weekly career and university prep
- Learning by doing and having a positive impact on the world
- Micro-internships with pioneering organizations every term.
- Human Flourishing: itsits at the core of our model, helping learners find their meaning and purpose in life.
Year-round admissions
There are three start dates every year for incoming learners. You can select your preferred time cohort and zone for live sessions in the application form.
Life-changing High School experience
Learn by embarking on interdisciplinary paths that emphasize the skills, network and portfolio that are most relevant to the world of tomorrow.
Develop solutions to local and global challenges
Learn by designing solutions to humanity's most pressing issues.
Develop the most essential skills for the future of work
Develop the hard and soft skills required to contribute to the world.
Learn through internships & real-life work experiences
Experience industries of the future and real-life challenges set through micro-internships.
Future readiness for your
unique pathway
We believe that every learner has a unique life path.
Our mission is to cater to every learner’s future, whether their choice might be a traditional or progressive university, or if they set off into industry-related or entrepreneurial experience.
Mastery Transcript
At School of Humanity, we adopt the Mastery Transcript. The Mastery Transcript is designed as a better alternative to the traditional one-dimensional high school transcript. It demonstrates the transferrable skills that learners have gained evidenced by a portfolio of projects.
The Mastery Transcript Consortium works with leading universities in the United States and around the world to ensure acceptance of the transcript. Globally, over 300 universities accept the Mastery Transcript.
American High School Diploma
At School of Humanity, we adopt the Mastery Transcript. The Mastery Transcript is designed as a better alternative to the traditional one-dimensional high school transcript. It demonstrates the transferrable skills that learners have gained evidenced by a portfolio of projects.
The Mastery Transcript Consortium works with leading universities in the United States and around the world to ensure acceptance of the transcript. Globally, over 300 universities accept the Mastery Transcript.
Personal Pathway Advisory
At School of Humanity, we adopt the Mastery Transcript. The Mastery Transcript is designed as a better alternative to the traditional one-dimensional high school transcript. It demonstrates the transferrable skills that learners have gained evidenced by a portfolio of projects.
The Mastery Transcript Consortium works with leading universities in the United States and around the world to ensure acceptance of the transcript. Globally, over 300 universities accept the Mastery Transcript.
We’re looking for seekers, change-
makers, and pioneers
We seek innovative, motivated learners on an inspiring journey of bettering themselves and the world. If you find that you possess the following, we would love to hear from you:
mindsets
- Curiosity and love for learning
- Desire for real-world knowlege & capabilities
- Openness to global collaboration
- Desire to better yourself and better the world
- Commitment to participate in all aspects of the learning journey
Pre-requisites
- High school competency (minimum 8th grade equivalent) in numeracy and communication skills. We make exceptions for younger gifted learners.
- Fluency in English
- Understanding of our model & curriculum
- Ability to commit the time (full-time high school - 30h/week minimum)
Join a global community of like-minded learners
Our model is designed to enable you to form meaningful bonds while collaborating with peers and mentors globally.
You can expect to participate in:
- Collaborative and social workshops
- Virtual game nights and social events
- Meaningful discussions in the Flourishing sessions
- In-person meetups in co-learning spaces in select cities
Meaningful journey into the future
We offer bespoke Pathway Advisory and guidance to all learners, regardless of their journey onwards.
Here is how we support our learners on their chosen paths:
Traditional Universities
by ensuring curriculum benchmarking and recognized transcripts. We also offer learners the option to “convert” their transcript into a GPA transcript or take Advanced Placement exams.
Progressive Universities
through Mastery Transcript and a portfolio of projects as proof of interdisciplinary learning, accompanied by partnerships with progressive universities and institutions.
Direct to
Industry
by developing a robust portfolio of past projects and internship experiences alongside a strong personal brand, professional network and meaningful life skills.
Entrepreneurial Pursuits
by developing entrepreneurial experiences throughout high school through challenge-based learning, and networking opportunities with leading founders and industry experts.
An inspiring learning model
Our online-first model is designed to be engaging, inspiring, and meaningful.
You can expect to learn through personalized learning journeys and collaborative activities. Learners participate in a combination of synchronous & asynchronous learning every day.
There are 3 hours of live sessions every day, 4 days a week - combined with a variety of self-paced learning activities and group projects.
Our model allows for personalized learning paths, where you master the curriculum at the pace that works best for you.
A compelling experience, online or hybrid
Learners also have the option to participate in co-learning spaces in select cities globally at an additional fee. We have launched our first Learning Hub in Dubai.
These spaces provide an optional opportunity for learners to socialize with other learners, with adult supervision and on-site learning support - as well as providing equitable access to wifi and resources.
If you believe that your city should be our next Learning Hub, click the link below to register your interest without obligation.
Choose your own mission through personalized learning
Instead of exams, we learn through real-world projects. Instead of a standardized curriculum, we learn through personalized learning journeys. Instead of memorization, we focus on developing our skills, network, and portfolios.
Challenges
Meet learning outcomes by developing entrepreneurial, technological, and/or creative solutions to real-world challenges.
Skill Units
Develop a range of "hard" and "soft" skills to prepare for the jobs of the future.
Micro-internships
Learn by experience a job or industry of the future through internships and industry challenges.
A curriculum for today's world
Our curriculum is informed by the most in-demand skills in the emerging workforce, the catalysts for a meaningful life, and the requirements for human progress. Learners have a variety of options in how they meet learning outcomes.
Emphasis on what matters
Our graduate standards place equal emphasis on "hard skills" such as mathematical reasoning, scientific literacy, and technological skills - and "soft skills" such as emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving - enabling "whole human" development.
Real-world learning
Our High School program is designed to provide a real-world learning experience. we combine micro-internships, masterclasses and mentorship to enable learners to expand their portfolios and create meaningful industry connections. Many learners have obtained long-term internships with industry partners following participation.
An engaging schedule for all
Here's what you can expect every week during the program.
Workshops
where you develop future-ready competencies, mindsets, and behaviors.
Mentorship sessions
with experts who povide you personalized guidance and attention.
Flourishing sessions
where we explore your purpose and help you find a path to a meaningful life.
Self-paced learning
with online activities and projects that you can do in your own time.
Skills Lab
workshops where we develop a variety of hard and soft skills.
Socials & game nights
enabling you to make friends and form deeper bonds with learners globally.
Our learners are contributing
to human progress
Our learners develop their skills, portfolio and networks by tackling local and global Challenges.
Meet some of our industry mentors
Our industry mentors have a deep understanding of how to solve problems in their given disciplines. They tap into their expertise to guide learners toward a path of purposeful learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our program is fully online – which means that learners can apply from anywhere in the world! We organize cohorts by time zone to ensure accessibility during live sessions. Please note, you have to be fluent in English in order to participate.
Yes! Our four year High School program is a full alternative to traditional schools. It’s designed for learners that are dissatisfied with the existing education system and are looking for an exciting alternative.
Our program is online-first. However, learners have the option of opting into a hybrid model in select cities where we offer Learning Hubs.
Unfortunately, we aren’t currently looking for applicants for any scholarship program.
We do however offer a select number of seats every year with partial and full financial aid. Prospective learners can indicate their needs for financial aid when applying for the program.
Our programs are designed for learners between the ages of 14 and 18. Though we make exceptions for younger gifted learners. Learners older than 14 are also welcome to apply.
We are registered as a school with the Department of Education in Florida. We also adopt the Mastery Transcript which is increasingly recognized by universities
We run live sessions at multiple time zones. You can indicate your interest in specific timings when applying in our program.
This is a full-time program, meaning learners are expected to commit a minimum of 30 hours a week to the program.
Learners do not need to have any pre-requisite knowledge in the Learning Journeys they picked. However, this is a high-school level program – which means you have to have a minimum of 9th-grade equivalency in numeracy, English and science to participate.
Download our prospectus
Interested in learning more about our online high school program? Register your interest to learn more about:
- Our Approach
- Our Curriculum
- The Learning Journey
- University Admissions
- Tuition & Financial Aid
