A mastery-based online school built for curious learners in grades 6–12

Khan World School is designed for students in grades 6–12 who are motivated, curious and ready to take an active role in their learning. Students who thrive in a self-paced, mastery-based online environment are likely to succeed.

• Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• Student must have proficient standardized test scores or higher 
• High School students must be on track to graduate with at least 6 credits per High School year completed 12th grade students are admitted only after careful review of transcripts and a family meeting with a KWS Guide 
• Recommended: Honors or Gifted level coursework

In addition to the ASU Prep Digital application information, students must also provide the following:

• Current transcript (must show courses in progress) 
• Most recent standardized test scores for ELA and Math (may be from most previous school year) 
• If your student has not taken any standardized tests within the last school year, please follow these instructions to take the CAT test and upload results in the KWS Application. 
• Reference letter: Should be from someone who has insight into your academic and/or personal qualities, including: community contributions, perseverance, and/or work ethic. 
• Student introduction video: 1-2 minute video that should include: How do you manage your time? What motivates you to learn? How do you learn best? 
• All pieces must be approved and present before a mock seminar is scheduled.

If you are a current ASU Prep student, contact an admissions advisor to apply. You can ignore the steps below.

If you are not currently an ASU Prep student, you must complete the ASU Prep enrollment process to apply for Khan World School.

1. Go to the ASU Prep enrollment page.
2. Create a user profile and fill out the enrollment forms. We will know you’re interested in the Khan World School when you check the box that says, “I’m interested in applying for the Khan World School.” 
3. Upload all the required documents. Because we are a public charter school, the state of Arizona requires us to collect some important information from you.
4. Hit the submit button. An admissions advisor will be notified (because you checked that KWS box, right?) and will contact you via email to request additional application materials listed in the admissions requirements FAQ above.

If you still need to work on a few things to prepare for this unique (and rigorous) learning experience, we will enroll you in ASU Prep Digital and help you put together a plan to reach your goals, including Khan World School, college or beyond.

Khan World School is a selective honors program with limited seats available. While all qualified students will be admitted to ASU Prep Digital, not all will be admitted to Khan World School @ ASU Prep. We will let you know your status as soon as possible.

I’m already an ASU Prep Academy or ASU Prep Digital student — what should I do?
Current ASU Prep students should speak with the KWS lead admissions advisor, Ana Vidaca.

Email: avidaca@asu.edu
Phone: 844-692-3372

Yes. Arizona residents attend tuition-free and scholarships or financial aid may be available for qualifying out-of-state students.

1. Learning is not confined to traditional semesters. Finishing a subject early allows immediate advancement to the next.
2. All students are encouraged to meet “mastery” in their subject area before moving on. Students can also go back to demonstrate deeper levels of mastery (e.g., changing a C to a B).
3. We prioritize feedback over a letter grade, though final grades are provided for college admissions. KWS students value intrinsic motivation for learning. We believe that all our students at Khan World School can achieve mastery of all their subjects.
4. We will ensure that you have a transcript with final grades that will prepare you for college admissions and scholarships.
5. Student progress is measured by a zero-based grading module where students start at zero and their percentage increases as they progress.
6. There are no due dates, but a suggested pacing guide is provided to maintain a healthy pace toward graduation.

No. Khan World School is a full-time online school with its own curriculum, live seminars and personalized guidance.

We use a variety of curriculums such as Khan Academy to best serve our students who remain in the driver’s seat and excel at their own readiness.

All high school students will take a course called Seminar. In middle school, seminar-style discussions are held during live sessions in the content areas.

In addition to Seminar, students are a part of learning communities, including a House made up of 15-20 students and a Squad of 4-8 students. Our community of learning is an important part of the Khan World School model.

Imagine a schedule that is more like an adult remote worker rather than the traditional school bell schedule. Your personal calendar tool will help you stay organized. Guides will work with you to set up a plan that fits your schedule and time zone. 

Each day, there is a minimum live component lasting about an hour.

While you will have an assigned live tutorial or Seminar time each day that meets your schedule, your Guide will work with you to ensure the time is a good fit and to plan for any days you may have a conflict.

We expect to have students in many time zones, so synchronous activities such as seminars and small-group meetings will be scheduled accordingly. Students in similar or nearby time zones will be paired together to make these offerings convenient for all students, but we will also ensure they can collaborate with students across the country whenever possible.

We do our best to offer live tutorials and seminars during a variety of time zones to meet the needs of all students. Typical offerings are between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Arizona time (PST/MST), which are subject to change. Conversations about scheduling happen during course selection conferences after admissions.

We love to see Khan World School parents and families because we know they play an essential role in the success of our students. You will not be required to instruct your child, but we encourage you to take an active role in their education and learning. We look forward to ideas that parents have around getting involved too. We want to get to know you and build a strong community of parents and caregivers.

There will be start and end dates with breaks for students in fall, winter and spring and planned summers off. Also, in KWS, we recognize that learning is not confined to semesters like in a traditional school, so students may finish more quickly and begin new courses if they choose.

KWS will leverage the established social and emotional services offered through ASU Prep Digital. KWS will evaluate a 504 or IEP to see if KWS will be a good fit for a student.

For high school-level courses, lab work and hands-on science experiments will meet Arizona A-G and our accreditation standards. We will pair both at-home experiments with virtual labs. The rest of the science curriculum will be a mix of Khan Academy courses, small-group tutorials, and other projects. Students will also have the opportunity to take university-level science courses that meet accreditation standards for higher education. An additional lab fee for high school science courses is required.

Eligible students may earn college credit while enrolled, allowing them to experience college-level coursework during high school. Tuition covers two university courses per semester, and students can access additional courses for a small fee.

Yes. Diplomas from Khan World School @ ASU Prep meet standard requirements for high school graduation and are recognized by colleges and universities nationwide.

Yes. Students have access to college-preparatory resources, including SAT and standardized test preparation, to support postsecondary admissions.