Khan World School (KWS) @ ASU Prep offers a completely new approach to online education. Bringing together enthusiastic students from all around the world, KWS provides a rigorous, self-paced curriculum that fosters the individual intellectual spirit of each student. We aim to teach students valuable skills for the real world and give them agency to explore their own academic interests, leaving them prepared to excel in college and in life beyond. 

• Honors program
• Open for incoming 6th-12th graders
• Mastery-based

Key design elements include:

1. A synchronous seminar daily around engaging, relevant essential questions. There is approximately 2.5 hours of synchronous time required each day. 
2. A full mastery-based instructional model leveraging the best of Khan Academy with ASU Prep infrastructure
3. Peer-to-peer tutoring using the Khan Schoolhouse.world system
4. University courses available on a learner pathway
5. Student-driven master projects outside of school

Compare KWS and ASU Prep Digital

Take this QUIZ to see if you’re a good fit. And don’t worry, the questions are about you, so you don’t need to study.

We are looking for students that are:

• Self-motivated
• High achievers
• Curious
• Collaborative
• Enthusiastic about learning
• Resilient
• Hardworking
• Ambitious

Note, students will be required to attend approximately 2.5 hours of synchronous learning each day.

Admission Requirements for the Fall 2023 semester:

• Student must be entering grades 6–12
• Student must have earned grades of A or B in all Math and English language arts classes
• Student must have a modern computer with web camera and reliable daily internet access
• Student must be available for seminars in US time zones

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

1. Personal Video showing us what you’re passionate about and why you want to be part of the Khan World School @ ASU Prep.
   • Must be less than 5 minutes
   • Must provide a link to where the video is posted (Google Drive, YouTube, etc.)
   • Please share permission to the link so our team can view
2. Writing Sample answering the following prompt in at least 300 words:
   • Describe a time you struggled to reach a goal and were ultimately successful
3. Letter of Recommendation from someone who knows you as a person and a learner but is not a family member.
4. Proof of Academic Performance
   • State testing from last year, district benchmark exam, etc.
   • e.g. NWEA Maps, Galileo, Exact Path, ACT
   • Attach a photo or screenshot

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 Digital enrollment page and/or link directly to the ASU Prep Digital enrollment form.
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 admssions requirements FAQ above. 

We will review your enrollment forms, documents, and application materials. An ASU Prep admissions advisor will reach out to you to discuss the next steps after the application deadline.

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

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 into ASU Prep Digital, not all students will be admitted into Khan World School @ ASU Prep. We will let you know your status as soon as possible. 

Enrollment for Fall 2023 is open.

If you are interested in receiving updates about Khan World School, please fill out the form on the bottom of the home page. 

Top students in grades 6–12 from around the world. Anyone meeting the baseline qualifications is welcome to apply.

• The tuition for full-time students who are Arizona residents will be paid for by the state at no cost to families.
• Students who live in the US, but outside Arizona, will pay $9,900 per year tuition.
• Students who live outside the US will pay $12,900 per year.
• Tuition for all students does include the opportunity to take two university courses per semester and earn college credit.
• Scholarships may be available.

Yes, you can work from anywhere with a stable Internet connection. While students will have the option to collaborate in person, all required activities and curriculum can be accessed through a web browser. Students will be working synchronously about 2.5 hours each day.

1. At KWS, our focus is on learning rather than grades only, so there will be a few things different in our approach. First, learning won’t be boxed into traditional semesters. If you finish Geometry early, your learning can continue to Algebra II without waiting for a new school year. 
2. Second, we want all students to meet “mastery” in their subject area. Unlike a traditional school where it may be acceptable to move on with a C or D in a subject, we will encourage all students to meet a level of demonstrated learning before moving on in their coursework. Or, if you do move on in your learning, you will always have the ability to go back and show deeper levels of mastery (change a C to a B or a B to an A for instance).
3. Feedback is more important than a letter grade (don’t worry–still need those letter grades for college admissions–we get it!). You may notice that in courses like Seminar, the focus will be on your continued dialogue and discussion with your Guide as you continue to grow and improve. We believe that all our students at Khan World School can achieve mastery of all their subjects. KWS students value intrinsic motivation for learning rather than “playing the game of school.”
4. We will ensure that you have a transcript with final grades that will prepare you for college admissions and scholarships. 

1. We pair the best of Khan Academy with a collaborative online learning community. Khan Academy offers personalized, self-paced learning where students are in the driver seat and are able to excel at their own readiness. 
2. Khan World School at ASU Prep focuses on building community online. All students will take a course called Seminar, which blends reading, writing, speaking, listening and debating the most compelling questions we face in our world today. Components of Seminar will take place live multiple days each week. 
3. In addition to Seminar, students will be part of smaller communities of learning including a 5–student “Squad,” a 35–40 student “Seminar House,” and a “Cohort,” which encompasses all students in the same graduation year. YOU ARE NOT A NUMBER HERE! You belong as part of the community of learning. 

1. Imagine a schedule that matches more of 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. 
2. Each day there is a live Seminar component, about an hour in length. You will also have small group meetings with your Subject Area Mentor Groups throughout the week. Between these sessions, you have great flexibility (about 70% of your week) to design for YOU. 
3. While you will have an assigned Seminar time with your Seminar House that meets your time zone, your Guide will work with you on making sure the time is a good fit and planning for any days that you may have a conflict. 

Students must have earned grades of A or B in all Math and English language arts classes.

Current ASU Prep students should speak with the KWS lead admissions advisor, Angela Nadeau.

ASUPrepDigitalAdmissions@asu.edu

844-692-3372

The diploma that students receive will be recognized globally by colleges and universities.

Yes, KWS Guides will work with students to prepare them for the SAT and other college-going requirements as upperclassmen. However, college prep starts in the first year! We will have yearly milestones for students and families that ensure students are on track for college admissions. Students also have the opportunity to start a college major while in high school by taking university level courses as soon as they are ready.

We expect to have students in many time zones, so synchronous time like 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 make sure they are getting to collaborate with students across the country whenever possible.

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 parent/caregiver community.

There will be a start and end dates with breaks for students in fall, winter, and spring and planned summers off. However, ASU Prep Digital does offer a summer program for students. Also, in KWS we realize that learning is not contained in semesters like 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 mixture of Khan Academy courses, small group tutorials, and other projects. Students will also have the opportunity to take university level science courses that meet higher education accreditation standards.

In year one, we offered scholarships to qualified students. We plan to do the same for Fall 2023. Stay tuned for details.

The Fall 2023 class will include students in grades 6–12.

Yes! Students can take more than two university courses each year. Tuition covers two university courses each semester, and students have access to additional courses for a small fee.