Admissions

Students wishing to enroll in Smart Schools must be at least 11 years of age and provide an official transcript, homeschooling portfolio, or standardized test scores demonstrating they are at or above the 6th-grade level for academic skills in all subject areas. Whether you’re in middle school or pursuing an adult high school diploma, we can accommodate you.

Yes! Although Smart Schools is located in the United States, we welcome students from all around the globe. If you are residing outside the U.S., we have a special international program tailored just for you. Please click here to learn more.

Absolutely not! Smart Schools offers a flexible program that enables students to enroll and begin their studies whenever they choose. There are no strict timeframes or deadlines. Additionally, you can access your online courses at any time, day or night. If you’re interested in enrolling and would like to talk to someone, please reach out to us!

Getting a high school education should be affordable. That’s why we work hard to keep our prices as low as possible. Our current tuition rates can be found through our enrollment page.

Most students can enroll and start class within a few days. After submitting an interest form or application, our enrollment team will assist in completing the process. You’ll be assigned a personal academic advisor to create a learning plan based on your high school credits and graduation requirements. You will also receive access to our online learning system to immediately begin your first course. As long as you have a computer with internet access, you’ll be ready to get started!

The time spent studying varies by student and their specific credit requirements. Highly motivated students may choose to spend more time each week to progress quickly toward graduation. Others may take a steadier pace. Ultimately, the focus is on the ability to learn the content. We encourage students to complete at least one class per month so they can reach the goal of high school graduation. Our team will help you find a pace that works for you!

Your graduation date is determined by the number of credits you still need to complete. Whether you are a middle or high school student, after you enroll, our team will assess your records and give you an estimated timeline based on a consistent pace of one course each month. However, keep in mind that you have the option to accelerate your progress and graduate earlier! The choice is yours.

Smart Schools is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA), the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and Accreditation International. You can read more about them here.

Yes, our teachers are certified and highly qualified! Many have decades of teaching experience in traditional school settings. Beyond completing your remaining credits, you will learn basic skills that prepare you for career pathways and college courses.

Students are required to use a proctor when taking Prescriptive Tests and Cumulative Exams. We partner with a company called ProctorKey to make it easy and convenient for you to take these exams whenever you’d like. All quizzes will be completed as part of your normal complete coursework.

Yes! We have a robust Exceptional Student Services (ESS) department that provides a variety of services to students with IEPs and 504 Plans.