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At The George Washington University Online High School, we nurture each student individually. Our college and life-planning curriculum—with the proprietary Journeys Symposium classes at its heart—is designed for talented and motivated students who value hard work, integrity, and a love of learning.

Tuition starts at $14,000

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A flexible, yet rigorous educational experience.

A rigorous, elite college-preparatory program designed for individual excellence.

  • Rigorous Academic Curriculum
  • College Preparatory Counseling
  • NCAA Eligibility Approved Curriculum
  • AP Courses & College Credit
Our academic program is structured around students who are motivated by a love of learning. We pair challenging educational standards with the flexibility of online learning and enable students to build their high school experience around their own path and goals. There are plenty of opportunities for students to advance, based on their own interests and learning style.

What Makes The George Washington University Online High School Unique?

An investment in your student’s college future—and beyond.

We encourage students throughout their tenure to set meaningful goals for their future—and to resolutely pursue them. With the help of counselors and advisors who support them every step of the way, our students go on to attend to colleges and universities. Many students also take advantage of our dual-enrollment partners to graduate with college credit.

A program that nurtures the whole, independent student.

We are not simply focused on academics—we’ve also designed our program to support each student’s emotional and social well-being and encourage them to build self-awareness and design their own path. At the heart of our mission is our Journeys Symposium, in which students focus on building their independence as they move through high school.

An academic community built around diverse students and interests.

Outside of the classroom, each student has the opportunity to connect with and learn from their peers through clubs, homeroom meetings, and mentoring programs. They are able to explore their interests and dive deeper into topics that fuel their curiosity. This builds their confidence, helps them thrive, and prepares them for post-secondary lives.

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Our unique online platform and fully-accredited, proprietary curriculum—with 200+ courses to choose from—was designed by top educators and cognitive scientists to help children of all ages reach their true, personal potential.

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The George Washington University Online High School

Curriculum & Program

The academic experience at The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) prepares students for college and beyond by delivering rigorous, engaging courses that allow them to become thoughtful, critical, and reflective with the highest degree of integrity.

Foundations

Our curriculum provides a broad foundation in English, math, science, and history, while developing critical and creative thinking skills.

Concentrations

Students can opt to pursue a Liberal Arts, STEM, or Entrepreneurship concentration when making elective choices.

World Languages

Through a partnership with Middlebury Interactive Languages, students learn through a wide variety of effective, engaging methods to become “power speakers.”

Year-Long Seminars

Each year, students take a seminar on a specific topic designed to help students navigate their passage from the classroom to the real world.

Career Planning

Students explore their personal interests, habits, and preferences through guided experiences that give them greater insight into themselves and each other.

Capstone Project

Students research, examine, and report on various examples of courage, motivation, and triumph through their pursuit of a self-selected, leadership opportunity.

Individualized Planning

Students work with their advisors to create plans that include detailed course schedules and personalized learning strategies that reflect assessments of skills, aptitude, and future goals.

Honors & AP Courses

We offer a complete portfolio of Honors and AP courses that inspire high levels of thinking and allow students to deepen their knowledge.

Dual Enrollment

GWUOHS tuition includes courses at Northern VA Community College and students can take courses at GWU at a discounted rate.

Accredited by the nations top educational institutions

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GWUOHS helped me to grow as a person and take on leadership roles I would not have been able to if I attended a traditional school….

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The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) is an independent private school for academically talented students in grades 8–12.

The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) provides a college prep education that rivals the quality of traditional day schools yet is far more affordable. Students enjoy a broad range of excellent academic, counseling, and student life opportunities.

Full-time tuition includes:
– Enrollment in 6 full-year courses (12 semester equivalents)
– Textbooks, workbooks, lab materials (as applicable)
– Orientation: 1:1 conference, Online Learning course, Q&A sessions
– Individualized Academic Plan
– Extensive, proactive teacher instruction and support
– Small online classes conducive to meaningful discussion and engagement
– Personalized college planning and preparation
– Dedicated college counselor
– Academic counseling
– Clubs and activities

Qualified students not enrolled in our full-time program may apply for our part-time options.

While we enroll students twice yearly for the fall and spring terms, we review and accept applications year-round. We have varying deadlines for students who are enrolling full-time or part-time as well as students who are enrolling in Advanced Placement® courses. Based on when students are approved, they’ll be placed in courses with the appropriate start date and work to catch up, if necessary. Those who apply with complete and thorough applications comfortably ahead of deadlines will receive our most thoughtful consideration.

GWUOHS is dedicated to making quality education available to as many high-achieving students as possible. We offer several scholarship and tuition discount options to help reduce the burden of education costs.

George Washington University Online High School will award one scholarship for tuition-free, full-time enrollment for the school year to a new or returning student entering the 9th grade who demonstrates both high academic potential and family financial need.

In addition to The George Washington University Online High School Scholarship, GWUOHS also participates in Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) and New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts, which give families significant assistance toward a private school education and associated expenses.

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Our group info sessions are a great opportunity for you to learn more about our programs and take a deeper dive into our community. Live sessions also allow you to meet admissions advisors, connect with other parents, and ask questions.