SHKOLA is a WASC-accredited K–12 online school: live classes in groups of up to 6 students, 130+ certified teachers from 10 countries. 92% of graduates gain admission to international universities — including Brown, King's College London, and Western University Canada.
Each card shows the exact mechanism that breaks in a standard school, what replaces it at SHKOLA, and what the outcome looks like in numbers.
School starts at 8am and ends at 3pm — on their terms. Miss a day for travel, illness, or relocation? You fall behind with no mechanism to recover missed content.
Every lesson is recorded and available on demand through the BUZZ platform. Miss a live class — watch the recording the same day. No catching up. No gaps.
25–30 students, one teacher. The class moves at the average pace. Advanced students wait. Struggling students get left behind. Nobody gets real attention.
We cap every group at 6. The teacher works with each student individually within the same lesson — spotting gaps immediately, not weeks later.
The quality of your child's education depends on your zip code. Move cities — restart. Move countries — restart again. Good schools are tied to expensive addresses.
Students in 40+ countries follow the same WASC-accredited curriculum, work with the same certified teachers, and earn the same U.S. High School Diploma — from wherever they live.
Accredited international schools with the same WASC standard charge $15,000–35,000/year. Most families overpay or choose a weaker alternative.
SHKOLA group classes start at $769/month — vs. $1,250–2,900/month at comparable accredited international schools — with the identical WASC diploma.
SAT prep, IELTS coaching, AP courses — all paid separately, all your problem to coordinate. Most schools offer none of it.
University prep is part of the programme, not an extra. Ivan Drogan scored 1437/1600 on the SAT and received 3 university offers, including Brown.
Without a full AP selection, students can't build the competitive profiles top universities require. Harvard's average GPA is 4.18 — only reachable with AP.
AP scores accepted by 90% of universities. 31% of U.S. universities factor AP directly into scholarship decisions. SHKOLA is College Board member #964748.
Dmitry received offers from Western University Canada, University of Alberta, and Drexel University USA — simultaneously, while studying from home. Maria received $509,825 in scholarship offers from 9 universities. Vyacheslav enrolled at Stamford International University Bangkok without entrance exams — on a SHKOLA diploma completed in Thailand.
Three graduates, three countries, three different paths through SHKOLA. SAT 1437 and a Brown University offer. King's College London and a UN conference speech in Vienna. $509,825 in scholarship offers from 9 universities. Verified outcomes, on record.
Full-time education, a second U.S. diploma alongside local school, self-study, individual lessons, or targeted exam prep — each format has its own price, pace, and support level. Choose the one that matches your goals.
Complete American schooling from home — live classes 5 days a week, groups of up to 6 students, certified teachers, and a personal academic curator. WASC-accredited diploma recognized by 800+ universities worldwide. From $769/month (group format).
Continue at your current local school and earn a WASC-accredited U.S. diploma in parallel. Evening and weekend classes — no disruption to your existing schedule. Dual credentials open university doors that a single local diploma cannot.
Stepan M. earned his U.S. diploma while continuing local school
✓ Accepted to Hanze University, Netherlands · IELTS 7.0
For highly motivated learners who prefer to set their own pace. Access the full WASC curriculum 24/7 through the BUZZ platform. Assignments reviewed by certified teachers within 48 hours. From $227/month without curator, $348/month with weekly curator check-ins.
Ivan D. used Self-Study format for SAT preparation
✓ SAT 1437 / 1600 → Accepted to Brown University (Ivy League)
Every lesson is one teacher, one student — no group, no waiting, no adapting to someone else's pace. The schedule, curriculum, and learning speed are built entirely around your child. From $1,975/month.
Targeted preparation for SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, or AP exams — as structured group courses with certified teachers. Also available: subject tutoring in Math, Science, English, and History for students who need focused support without changing schools.
WASC accreditation, max 6 per class, 130+ certified teachers, a personal curator, three daily time zone shifts, and a 92% university acceptance rate. Each is a documented fact — verifiable, not promised.
Standard schools run 25–30 students per teacher. At that ratio, each student gets roughly 4 minutes of direct attention. SHKOLA caps every group at 6 — raising that to 15 minutes.
One of only 6 official U.S. regional accrediting bodies, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. The same accreditation standard used by American international schools charging $15,000–35,000/year — accepted by 800+ universities worldwide.
Only 15% of teacher applicants are accepted. All 130+ teachers hold certifications, are trained in online pedagogy, and represent 10 countries. Native English and bilingual options available for every subject.
Every student has a dedicated curator — the single point of contact for parents, responsible for the student's daily academic progress. Not a chatbot, not a shared inbox. One named person.
Teachers in 10 countries means live slots run at morning, afternoon, and evening shifts — covering students from Asia to the Americas. All lessons are recorded and available 24/7 on BUZZ.
92% of graduates gain university admission. 91% receive scholarship offers. Graduates at Brown University (Ivy League), King's College London (Russell Group), Western University and University of Alberta (Canada), and 800+ institutions worldwide.
A structured process that has taken 500+ students from format selection to a WASC-accredited diploma — and on to universities across 40+ countries.
Five formats, each with a different price, pace, and support level — from full-time K–12 with a personal curator to self-study SAT prep. A free consultation helps identify the right fit before any commitment.
An admissions advisor discusses your child's goals, current level, and format options. For school programmes, a free online diagnostic identifies knowledge gaps and builds a personalised learning plan — before classes start.
Every student is supported by four specialists with defined roles: certified teacher, personal curator, methodologist, and the Quality Department. Not one generalist — a team with clear accountability.
Earn a WASC-accredited U.S. High School Diploma — accepted by 800+ universities worldwide. 92% of graduates gain university admission. 91% receive scholarship offers.
Official transcripts accepted by 800+ universities in the USA, UK, Canada, EU, and beyond — no equivalency conversion required
Brown University (Ivy League), King's College London (Russell Group), Western University and University of Alberta (Canada), and more
91% of graduates receive offers. Record: $509,825 from 9 universities simultaneously (Maria Kurchanova)
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Ivan left Latvia for Brown University. Kuzma went from B1 English to King's College London. Maria received $509,825 in scholarship offers from 9 universities. Vyacheslav enrolled in Bangkok without entrance exams. Elizaveta studied two schools simultaneously and chose her terms.
"From Latvia to Ivy League"
I moved to Latvia and Russian-language state education was no longer an option. I found SHKOLA, tried a trial lesson, looked at the subjects, and realized the American diploma was recognized internationally. That was enough to decide.
"From B1 English to King's College London seminars"
At my first lesson I was sitting there trying to understand anything, speaking very slowly. Now I'm in London, near my university, talking calmly on the street, participating in seminars — listening to lectures and arguing with professors when I think they're wrong.
Spoke at UN Human Rights Conference · Vienna, September 2023
"9 universities · $509,825 in scholarship offers"
Since childhood I dreamed of studying in the US. In 9th grade I decided to do something about it. My mom found SHKOLA — an international diploma I could take anywhere. I applied to universities across the US and Europe, and the total scholarship offers came to $509,825 from 9 universities.
"Moved to Thailand in 12th grade — graduated on schedule"
We moved to Thailand and universities required 12 years of education. Vyacheslav had finished 11 grades in Russia. SHKOLA gave us a schedule that fit his sport, and even let us add extra hours to finish sooner. The university accepted the diploma without any additional exams — only an interview in English. — Tatiana, Vyacheslav's mother
"Two schools at once — her schedule, her choice"
I managed to combine both schools — SHKOLA on Wednesdays and Fridays, preparatory courses every day, and a private tutor. I built my own schedule and went through all the material I needed for the entrance exams at my Russian university. The flexibility made it possible.
One of only 6 official U.S. regional accrediting bodies — recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. Accepted by 800+ universities in 50+ countries.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
A WASC-accredited SHKOLA diploma is treated as a standard U.S. high school diploma at 800+ institutions in 50+ countries — no additional conversion, no extra entrance exams in most cases.
WASC ensures the identical curriculum and quality standards as American international schools charging $15,000–35,000/year. SHKOLA group classes start at $769/month ($9,228/year) — still a fraction of the cost.
Many university scholarship programmes require WASC accreditation for eligibility. 91% of SHKOLA graduates receive scholarship offers. Record: $509,825 from 9 universities simultaneously.
WASC conducts independent external reviews on a fixed cycle — evaluating curriculum, teaching quality, and student support outcomes. Results are publicly verifiable on the WASC website.
Member #964748
SHKOLA is an official College Board member school, authorized to offer all 20 AP courses — earning students the option to receive college credit before graduation. AP scores accepted by 90% of universities; 31% factor them directly into scholarship decisions.
A SHKOLA diploma carries the same institutional weight as any WASC-accredited U.S. high school — opening 800+ universities worldwide without geographic restriction or additional cost. 91% of our graduates receive scholarship offers upon admission.
From Grade 1 phonics to AP Calculus BC — every subject, every grade level. Florida state-aligned curriculum, delivered live online in groups of max 6 students.
Phonics, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, creative & expository writing — progressing from first-grade fluency to 5th-grade persuasive essays
Numbers & operations, geometry, fractions, decimals, measurement — from counting and addition to area, volume, and data interpretation by Grade 5
Earth science, life science, physical science — inquiry-based learning through questions, experiments, data analysis, and engineering problem-solving
Family & community (Gr.1), immigration & North America (Gr.2), Americas geography (Gr.3), Florida history (Gr.4), early civilizations & US history (Gr.5)
Gr.6: Narrative, informational & argumentative writing; rhetoric; critical reading
Gr.7: Literary analysis, persuasive essays, rhetorical devices
Gr.8: Historical speeches, advanced rhetoric, college-prep writing
Gr.6: Ratios, percentages, expressions, coordinate plane
Gr.7: Algebra, linear equations, Pythagorean theorem, functions
Gr.8: Pre-Algebra — real numbers, systems of equations, geometry
Gr.6: Biology, physics, Earth & space science — STEM integrated
Gr.7: Lab investigations, data analysis, engineering practices
Gr.8: Matter, energy, forces — prepares for high school sciences
Gr.6: World History — ancient civilizations to medieval era
Gr.7: Civics — U.S. Constitution, government structure, democracy
Gr.8: U.S. History — colonial era through Reconstruction
AP English Language & Composition · AP English Literature & Composition · AP Art History · AP Human Geography · AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB · AP Calculus BC · AP Precalculus · AP Statistics
Honors: Pre-Calculus Honors · Calculus Honors · Probability & Statistics Honors
AP Biology · AP Environmental Science · AP Physics I · AP Computer Science A · AP Computer Science Principles
AP US History · AP World History · AP US Government & Politics · AP Macroeconomics · AP Microeconomics · AP Spanish Language & Culture
Spanish III & IV Honors · French III Honors · Chinese III & IV Honors · Latin III & IV Honors · American Sign Language III Honors · Art History & Criticism I Honors
Every course meets Florida Department of Education requirements. College Board authorization #964748 covers all 20 AP courses — the same standard as any accredited American high school.
Applied in every lesson, from Grade 1 to AP Calculus — the same three principles that turn understanding into results.
Students build understanding by seeing and doing — before the formula appears
Every SHKOLA lesson is recorded on BUZZ. A student who misses a class — due to illness, travel, or a competition — can rewatch the exact lesson at the exact moment they need it. No content is ever permanently lost.
No student moves to the next topic until the current one is understood
Students transferring from another school receive a diagnostic first — the curriculum adapts to their actual level, not the calendar date. Vyacheslav completed his 12th grade in Thailand on an accelerated schedule with added daily hours. Maria Kurchanova joined in 9th grade and applied to 9 universities by graduation.
Concept before terminology — students understand before they name
"I always try to make learning feel like a conversation, not a lecture. Whether we're solving an algebra problem or analyzing Shakespeare — I want students to feel capable, curious, and proud of themselves." — Mr Yasir Khan, SHKOLA teacher (native speaker, 7+ years experience).
92% of SHKOLA graduates receive university acceptances. 91% receive scholarship offers. Not because students memorize harder — because they understand the material well enough to apply it in admissions essays, interviews, and exams.
See Our ProgramsEvery SHKOLA teacher is a native English speaker or holds C2 certification — teaching the American curriculum in the language it was built for
Native English speaker currently pursuing a second degree in medicine. Completed a teaching internship in Europe. Holds a Cambridge University certificate accredited by the British Council. Teaches students from age 6 and up. Specializes in IELTS and OET exam preparation.
Native English speaker based in Canada. Over 5 years of teaching experience. Currently completing a Master's degree at Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto. TEFL certified with certifications in English Fluency and Business Writing. Prepares students for international exams.
Native English speaker. TEFL qualified with specialist training in phonics teaching. Qualified and experienced across all curriculum subjects, with a focus on English Language Arts. Can teach students to read and write in English from any starting age or level.
Native English speaker based in Canada. Over 7 years of in-person tutoring experience plus 5 years online. Holds a Master's degree. Adapts teaching methods to each student's individual learning style. Passionate about building student confidence. Works with students of all ages — from school programs to IELTS and TOEFL preparation.
Native English speaker. Holds a pedagogy degree and language level certificates. Completed a teaching internship in Europe. Works with children from age 5 and up. Teaches English, Spanish, Math, Science, and Social Studies across elementary and middle school levels.
Native English speaker. Background in Information Technology. Teaches Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, History, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. Prepares students for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB Diploma, Cambridge (IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels), Duolingo, PTE, and TOEIC. Believes the best lessons happen when students feel safe, supported, and understood.
TEFL/TESOL Level 5 (200 hours) certified. Over 7 years of teaching experience with students of all ages. Holds a Master's degree in Architecture. Native speaker of both English and Arabic; fluent in French and Russian. Prepares students for TOEFL and IELTS. Creates a positive, motivating classroom atmosphere.
Native English speaker. Over 5 years of teaching experience. Holds GCE A-levels, a BA in Philology, and an MA in International Relations. Teaches Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and French. Also covers English Language Arts and Social Studies. Prepares students for IELTS.
Native Spanish speaker. Specializes exclusively in Spanish language instruction across all grade levels and proficiency levels — from complete beginners to advanced students preparing for exams.
Native English speaker based in India. 4 years of teaching experience. Holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in Teaching. TEFL and TESOL certified. Previously worked in three European countries. Teaches English, World History, Geography, Science, and Social Studies.
"My goal is to be your dedicated mentor — helping you not just acquire knowledge, but truly understand and apply it. Let's grow together, at your pace, in your way."
Book a free trial lesson and see how our teachers work — before making any commitment
A deliberate choice — not a constraint. Every SHKOLA class is capped at 6 students so every student is seen, heard, and supported in every lesson.
With 6 students, the teacher notices confusion the moment it appears — not two weeks later when it's become a bigger gap. Questions are answered in the same lesson they arise.
Advanced students aren't held back waiting for the group. The teacher can move ahead with those who are ready while supporting those who need more time — in the same lesson.
In a group of 6, students ask questions they'd never raise in a class of 30. Mistakes become learning moments — not performances in front of a crowd.
Keeping classes at 6 students means running far more classes per subject, per grade, per day — and hiring enough teachers to cover all of them. Most schools choose 20–30 students per class to keep costs down. SHKOLA chooses 6 because it's what actually works — and because the results speak louder than the economics.
A Grade 11 Chemistry class runs with exactly 6 students — confirmed in our live schedule. Same for Geometry, US Government, English III, and World Language. Not a marketing claim: it's how every core class is structured.
Each lesson runs 45 minutes. With 6 students, that means the teacher can give meaningful individual attention to each student — checking comprehension, adjusting pace, answering questions — within a single class period.
When a student misses a class, they don't fall behind the group — they resume exactly where they left off. The small class size is what makes this possible: there's no single "group pace" to catch up with.
Parents notice it quickly: "There's no homework for rote memorization here. And unlike offline school — when a child is sick and misses two weeks, they don't fall behind." — Nadezda, mother of Dmitry, SHKOLA graduate.
SHKOLA runs on BUZZ — a dedicated learning management system built for online education. Lessons, recordings, grades, assignments, and parent communication — all in one place, accessible 24/7 from any device.
Learn on any device, anywhere in the world — laptop, tablet, or phone
Every live class is recorded and available for replay — no missed content, ever
Contact teachers directly through the platform — questions answered without waiting for the next class
Real-time grades and assignment status — parents see everything the student sees
Students attend live classes on their schedule — and if they miss one, the recording is waiting. No content is ever lost.
Textbooks, assignments, grades, lesson recordings — everything is organised in BUZZ. Students don't juggle folders, drives, or separate apps.
Parents have their own view inside BUZZ — not a separate app, not weekly email summaries. Live access to everything happening in their child's education.
Quizzes, flashcards, practice tests — all built into the platform. Students practise and check their understanding between classes without switching apps.
Current grades, performance trends, and upcoming assessments — all in one dashboard. No need to ask the child how school is going.
All assignments, tests, and projects on a visual calendar. Parents see deadlines before they become emergencies.
Message any teacher directly through BUZZ — no need to wait for a parent-teacher meeting or hope the child passes along the question.
Book a free trial and explore the platform with your child before making any commitment
Choose the format that works for your family — no hidden fees, ever
Select your child's grade level and preferred learning format
Max 6 students per class, live teacher, full support
One-on-one lessons tailored to your child's pace
Full platform access, self-paced — with or without curator
Experience SHKOLA risk-free with full platform access — no payment required
10% off for the second and each subsequent child from the same family
Save 3% (3 months), 5% (6 months), or 7% (9 months) when paid upfront
Discounts are not combined
| Feature | Self-Study | Group | Individual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Lessons/Week | 0 (1 with curator) | 17 | 17 |
| Class Size | — | Max 6 | 1-on-1 |
| BUZZ Platform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal Curator | Optional (+$121/mo) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexible Schedule | ✓ | Fixed slots | ✓ |
| Custom Pace | ✓ | Standard | ✓ |
| Extra-Curricular | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scholarships | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Everything you need to know about SHKOLA's accredited online education
Yes. Academy of Global Education SHKOLA is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) — one of the most prestigious and respected accreditation bodies in the United States. WASC is recognised by universities worldwide and guarantees our curriculum meets rigorous academic standards.
A graduate receives a U.S. High School Diploma together with an official academic transcript. The diploma is identical to a standard American high school diploma and is recognised by colleges and universities in the US and internationally.
AP (Advanced Placement) courses are university-level subjects studied in high school. High AP scores may be accepted as academic credits by colleges. SHKOLA is accredited by College Board and is authorised to offer the AP programme (school code: 964748). Strong AP results provide advantages when applying to universities in the US, Canada, UK, and 50+ other countries.
Honors courses are advanced, more intensive versions of standard subjects. They deepen understanding and strengthen a student's academic profile.
The SHKOLA diploma is equivalent to a standard U.S. High School Diploma. We recommend confirming with your target university that they accept diplomas from accredited online schools. Our graduates have been accepted to universities in the US, Europe, the UK, and beyond — one graduate received offers from 7 universities in a single application cycle with ~$500,000 in total scholarship offers.
Yes. We offer a free 3-day trial period — not just one lesson. During those days your child will complete a diagnostic assessment and attend trial classes. Parents see our individual approach firsthand, the teacher provides detailed feedback on strengths and areas to develop, and the student gets to feel what learning at SHKOLA is like. No payment required upfront.
You will need: (1) educational records — a report card or academic transcript, and (2) an ID or passport. Our admissions team will guide you through the process.
In most cases you can start at any time of year without waiting for a group intake. We offer flexible start dates to fit your family's schedule.
Yes. We welcome students from all over the world. Since all instruction is in English, at least a basic level of English is required for comfortable communication with teachers and curators. We assess language level during the free trial period.
It depends on your chosen format:
Lessons are available starting from 06:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 00:00 AM (ET, UTC-5) to accommodate students across different time zones.
We keep classes small — maximum 6 students per teacher. This means:
Yes, all classes are recorded. If a student misses a live group lesson, they can watch the recording at any convenient time. No learning is ever lost.
Students earn points for homework, tests, and exams. Assessment uses a 100-point percentage scale which maps to the American letter system:
Grades are used to calculate GPA (Grade Point Average), which is taken into account when applying to colleges and universities.
School life at SHKOLA includes:
Yes. SHKOLA considers academic credit transfers from other accredited institutions. You will need to provide an official academic transcript for review.
Yes. An accelerated format is available for motivated students who want to complete their diploma sooner.
The programme adapts to the student. Depending on the reason for falling behind, we will offer a solution: moving to a different group, additional sessions, or adjusting the schedule.
Every student has a personal curator — a mentor, source of support, and motivator. Curators run non-academic check-ins, track wellbeing, and make sure students feel comfortable. If a student is late or misses a lesson, the curator reaches out directly — and contacts parents if needed. All SHKOLA curators genuinely care about children and understand how to work with each age group.
The curator tracks the student's progress and programme completion weekly, and sends parents a Progress Report showing: percentage grade (0–100), letter grade (A–F), number of completed assignments, and feedback from teachers. Parents always know how their child is doing.
We minimise the need for parent involvement. Parents do not need to help with homework, and curators independently ensure students attend class. Younger students may need a parent's help logging into the platform. If you choose self-study without a curator, some parental oversight will be needed.
Yes. Flexible payment options are available, including monthly payments. Prepayment discounts also apply: 3% for 3 months, 5% for 6 months, 7% for 9 months — paid upfront. Discounts are not combined.
No hidden fees or additional charges. You can optionally pay for extra subjects or AP courses if your student wants to study beyond the standard curriculum. All enrolment is based on an official contract outlining all terms, services, and payment details.
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92% of Graduates Admitted to International Universities —
Including Ivy League
Brown University, King's College London, Western University Canada, universities in the Netherlands and UAE. These are verified admissions, not projections. 91% of graduates also receive scholarship offers.
Academic Completion Rate
Students successfully complete the full American curriculum and meet all graduation requirements aligned with Florida State Standards
College Acceptance Rate
Graduates admitted to universities in the USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, UAE, and beyond — on a WASC-accredited diploma
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Record: Maria Kurchanova received $509,825 in offers from 9 universities in a single admissions cycle