US high school dual diploma program
Same school, same friends, plus a US high school diploma.
Students take VHS Learning Academy courses online while they stay at their own high school. Scholege handles setup, enrollment and parent communication. When you have a question, Scholege is your contact.
Dual Diploma
Students stay at their own high school and take VHS Learning Academy courses online. Eligible courses they completed at school count as credit after a review of their official transcript, so the work they put in at school is not lost. They complete the remaining credits at the Academy. Once they meet the requirements, they add a US high school diploma alongside their own school’s diploma.
- Format
- Online courses taught by US-licensed teachers
- Who it’s for
- High school students with at least B1 English (CEFR)
- In your school
- Runs alongside your school’s own program, in the fall and spring semesters
- Outcome
- US high school transcript and diploma
How it works
The path to graduation is clear from the start.
- 1
First meeting
We talk through the student’s grade, goals and any questions on your mind.
- 2
Transcript review
Courses completed at school and English readiness are reviewed. This is where you find out which courses can count as credit.
- 3
A plan for each student
Transfer credits and Academy courses are set. You see what is left until graduation from day one.
- 4
Weekly coursework
Online courses on a weekly schedule in the fall and spring semesters. Meanwhile, the student keeps attending their own school.
- 5
Graduation
Once they complete their credits, students add a US high school diploma alongside their own school’s diploma.
To get started: English at B1 (CEFR) or higher, a computer, unrestricted internet access and steady study habits.
What’s included
Students pick a pace that fits their goals.
Standard
College-prep level at a balanced pace. About 6 hours a week per course, and the grade carries standard weight.
Honors
More demanding courses for students who want to push themselves. About 8 hours a week, and in return it adds +0.5 to the weighted GPA.
AP
College-level coursework while still in high school. It has prerequisites, takes 10 or more hours a week and adds +1.0 to the weighted GPA. The Academy offers 31 AP courses.
Results
VHS students score above the global average on select AP exams.
Average exam pass rate in AP Precalculus, AP Seminar and AP U.S. Government and Politics. The course pass rate across VHS Learning is also 92%.
Admissions
45 institutions have opened their doors to Academy graduates.
A few of the institutions that have admitted VHS Learning Academy graduates.
US, 39 institutions
- Boston University
- New York University
- Northeastern University
- George Washington University
- and 35 more
Canada, 4 institutions
- University of Alberta
- University of Ottawa
- University of Toronto
- York University
Australia, 2 institutions
- University of New South Wales
- University of Sydney
Teachers
Your students’ teachers are US-licensed and experienced.
Who gains what
The student earns the diploma. We handle the paperwork.
Student
Takes courses online and works through assignments on a weekly schedule. When stuck, gets a reply from their teacher within 24 hours on weekdays and can join live office hours. Once all credits are complete, holds a US high school diploma alongside their own school’s diploma.
School
Identifies students who fit the program, shares their transcripts and keeps families informed. Scholege handles enrollment, setup and parent communication. Your school offers students a US diploma option without changing its own program.
Scholege
Takes on setup and enrollment from start to finish. When parents have a question, Scholege is their contact, a phone call away.
FAQ
Questions before you decide.
Does the student have to leave their school?
No. They keep studying at their own high school, with their friends. They take Academy courses online on a weekly schedule.
Who awards the diploma?
VHS Learning Academy. The Academy is an MSA-CESS accredited US high school that awards diplomas. VHS has offered online high school education since 1996.
How much time does it take each week?
It depends on the course level. A Standard course takes about 6 hours a week, Honors about 8 hours, and AP 10 hours or more.
How is the GPA calculated?
The weighted GPA is calculated from the courses taken at the Academy. Honors courses carry +0.5 weight and AP courses carry +1.0.
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Let’s talk
Let’s talk about how the program would start at your school.
Let’s use the meeting to settle which grades to start with, what your school and Scholege will each handle, and the enrollment calendar.