A High School experience like
no other
We haven't just reimagined how you learn, but also what you learn.
All of our programs follow the same future-ready curriculum with different levels of mastery, based on the duration of the program. At School of Humanity, you learn through real-world challenges. You embark on an interdisciplinary journey where you learn by making connections across disciplines.
Every session, workshop, activity, and conversation is guided by the curriculum's explicit set of learning outcomes captured in what we call Human Literacies Framework. These literacies, when met, ensure that you are truly future-ready.
All of the essential Literacies
Our Human Literacies Framework comprises the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that learners need to thrive and contribute to the world of both today and tomorrow.
They represent what we will learn, measure, and evidence throughout any given learning journey in all four of our programs and serve as the requirement for graduation from our four-year High School.
We also benchmark some areas of our framework against other curricula (such as AP, European qualifications framework) to ensure global acceptance and recognition.
Explore our Literacies
Our Human Literacies Framework places 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.
The result is "whole human" development, and a readiness to take on whatever your future holds The measure is your Mastery across every aspect of the curriculum.
Click on a domain on the left to learn more about our standards in that area:
Thought
Our learners develop mental models, thinking tools, and information literacy by solving problems. This literacy encompasses conceptual, systems, and rational thinking tools.Credit Areas
- Problem-solving
- Metacognition
- Meaning-making
- Interdisciplinary Thinking
- Systems Thinking
- Modes of thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Logical Reasoning
- Information Literacy
Discovery
The Discovery literacy encompasses technological, scientific, and mathematical abilities. These domains are taught as thinking tools and models that enable learners to solve real-world problems.Credit Areas
- Computational Thinking
- Emerging Technologies
- Programming skills
- Scientific thinking
- Scientific method
- Models in core sciences
- Numeracy essentials
- Data analysis
- Financial literacy
Flourishing
Flourishing sits at the core of our curriculum at School of Humanity. This is where we focus on developing emotional intelligence, existential intelligence, and physical well-being. The outcomes include capabilities and tools to live a life of flourishing and help other human beings in the process.Credit Areas
- The Self
- The Other
- Fulfilment & happiness
- Mindfulness
- Human Philosophy
- Existential inquiry
- Healthy body & mind
- Sports & activities
- Health literacy
Creativity
All learners are guided to regular practice of creative self-expression and apply creative innovation to their projects. The creativity literacy encompasses appreciation, expression, and innovation.Credit areas
- Literary
- Aesthetic
- Sense-making
- Creativity
- Imagining
- Visioning
- Ideation
- Co-creation
- Improvement
Action
In every term, learners act on a real-world challenge. In the process they develop their collaboration, leadership and communication skills. This literacy encompasses learner abilities towards ethical agency and multi-modal communication. It includes credit areas such as mobilization, self-accountability, and moral reasoning.Credit areas
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Visual communication
- Mobilization
- Collaboration
- Participation
- Leading self
- Leading others
- Moral reasoning
- Practical ethics
- Human values
Society
We learn to develop and appreciate human perspectives, responsibilities, and cultures. This literacy includes credit areas such as the history of humanity, political awareness, social constructs, and global concerns.- History of Humanity
- Political awareness
- Worldviews
- Human conduct
- Human rights
- Global concerns
- Social constructs
- Inclusivity
- Navigating cultures
Choose your own mission
Everyone's journey is different. This is why at School of Humanity, you will have lots of options for how you can meet learning outcomes.
Every term, you will embark on a different Challenge that becomes ultimately personalized to you. Over the course of the term, you will learn by tackling a real-world Challenge.
Imagine learning math by designing space habitats, learning biology through nature-inspired design or developing literary skills by exploring activism through art.
This is how we learn at School of Humanity - through projects and real-world Challenges.
Future of the Internet: Media & Democracy
Challenge
As the internet and media continue to involve in public online spaces, how will the role of democracy continue to adapt?
Conscious Capitalism
Challenge
Our economies should serve all stakeholders, including the environment. How can we reimagine society to better serve people and the planet?
Designing Space Settlements
Challenge
How can we develop space settlements across our solar system? What are the challenges to living in space colonies, and how can technology help us get there?
Future of Medicine
Challenge
Diseases have shaped the history of human societies. How will modern medicine industry keep up with and eliminate the risk of disease in the near future?
Our Common Humanity
Challenge
What is it that makes us human? What separates us from the wildlife and machines? How do humans co-exist with a decline in biodiversity and rise in machine learning?
Protecting Our Oceans
Challenge
A healthy ocean regulates climate. Oceans are also home to some of the most incredible life on earth. How is the ocean at risk and how can we tackle it?
What about Math, English
and Science?
Our learners develop both foundational and advanced literacies from English, Math, and Science in an interdisciplinary way rather than via individual silos of subjects. We guide learners on how to communicate effectively, think scientifically, and apply mathematical reasoning in a way that is relevant to today’s world.
An interdisciplinary approach and way of thinking
We know that it takes interdisciplinary thinking to understand our world, think creatively, and develop solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges.
That's why our learners get to apply transferrable skills across multiple disciplines.
"School of Humanity provides an innovative, creative, learner-centred program where all are given the challenge and support they need to flourish. Since joining School of Humanity, I have had the opportunity to dive into a wide variety of interdisciplinary subject areas, and collaborate with learners globally."
Arthur Templeman-Lilly
Learner
"I enjoyed every second of the sessions; they were very engaging and collaborative. Overall, I had so much fun during the first term and enjoyed exploring new areas with my peers and facilitators!"
Brielle Emmanuela Luis
Learner
"In the short time I’ve been attending School of Humanity, I’ve felt confident in my ability to learn like never before. Making mistakes is encouraged, and mental health is nurtured; I am thankful for the opportunity to improve not only in my studies but also in myself."
Elliana Harris
Learner
“School of Humanity must have been the first place where, in literally every workshop, I could take something and relate to my real life. There is no such thing in regular schools where we usually don’t see the purpose of what we’re doing.”
Sophia Nascimento Silva
Learner
“The sessions during the program are like no other. With School of Humanity, I could develop my critical thinking and creativity during the workshops. It is very engaging and allows us to work in groups, different from traditional schools.“
Maria Eduarda Lima Souza
Learner
"I loved the live sessions. They where very interactive, fun and well though-out. I loved the idea of teaching, researching and making projects for our selves."
Lukas Robillard
Learner
"I loved the live sessions. They where very interactive, fun and well though-out. I loved the idea of teaching, researching and making projects for our selves."
Srimayi Vinod
Learner
Flourishing for you, and for
humanity
The central tenet of School of Humanity's curriculum and model is the belief that a learner's self-love, self-understanding, and self-confidence are key to their future success in every format.
That is why in our weekly Flourishing workshops, we develop skills that allow us to:
- Develop your inner talents and unchecked creativity
- Find meaning and self-purpose
- Expand your circle of concerns and interests
- Cultivate meaningful relationships
- Develop moral intuition
- Practice humanitarianism
- Learn to be more present and mindful
A personalized journey that prepares you for the future
At School of Humanity, we understand that each learner’s journey is unique. We ensure that learners meet all requirements needed for their future career paths through individual advisory sessions.
This is how we ensure future success for our learners:
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 opportuities with leading founders and industry experts.
Frequently asked questions
While our curriculum is unique and interdisciplinary – it still covers the key high-school level skills in numeracy, communication, and scientific literacy. Learners also have the option of advancing to high levels of mastery in all of the above.
We don’t ignore P.E, Drama or Art in our core curriculum. Our facilitators do regular check-ins with learners to ensure that the learner is maintaining a healthy amount of physical activity and support them on their fitness goals.
Learners always have the opportunity to develop creative, artistic or theatrical solutions or projects during challenge paths.
We are also working on partnering with sports, drama and art hubs around the world to provide full-time learners with in-person experiences in these domains – so watch this space!
Not necessarily! We place equal emphasis on the arts and humanities, ensuring there is something for everyone – regardless of their area of interest.
Our Literacies are informed by the most in-demand skills in the emerging workforce, the catalysts for a meaningful life, and the requirements for human progress. Our curriculum and approach are informed by evidence-based practices and expert views on the future of education – including research from OECD, World Economic Forum, and World Bank.
Our programs are designed for learners ages 14 to 18, which is often equivalent to grades 9 to 12. However, our competency-based model means that learners can progress through the curriculum and master the standards at a pace that works best for them.
Yes, but with different requirements and degrees of Mastery depending on the length of the program. For example, during our 6-week summer school program, we don’t expect learners to accomplish the same level of mastery of standards as our 4-year high school.
