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Achieve great things with Khan World School @ ASU Prep

Now enrolling grades 6-12

Khan World School students work together to solve real-world problems in a unique online school model that rewards curiosity, empowers agency, and provides the skills and confidence needed to excel in college and careers. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.

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Achieve great things with Khan World School @ ASU Prep

Khan World School students work together to solve real-world problems in a unique online school model that rewards curiosity, empowers agency, and provides the skills and confidence needed to excel in college and careers. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.

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We’re now enrolling grades 6–12. Complete the form and we’ll take you to our calendar page where you can choose a time to speak with an advisor.

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Proven Results | Khan World School students showed growth based on average Exact Path scores.

4.6x

Avg in Math

3.4x

Avg in Reading

5.3x

Avg in Language Arts

Join a global community of students

At KWS, our unique virtual program emphasizes collaborative learning. Students meet weekly with their learning guide and peers to explore real-world topics through discussion and debate.

Each student prepares beforehand and actively contributes their knowledge and opinions. Assessments focus on listening, critical thinking, and articulation. Sessions are student-led with guidance from the learning guide and guest experts.

“Khan World School at ASU Prep will unleash the potential of a new generation of students that will change the world we live in for the better. We do this by maximizing opportunities for student mastery, agency, collaboration and passion. Explore this website and attend a virtual info session to decide whether you might be a fit.”
Sal Khan, Founder Khan Academy

Sal Khan

Own your learning

This is not a passive, sit-back-and-absorb-it-all experience. Our students define their vision for success and take actions to achieve it.

Pursue your passions

Our students dive deep into the topics that interest them, fostering a love of learning while creating impactful change for others.

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A world-class education from anywhere

Khan World School rewards curiosity, empowers agency, and provides students with the skills and confidence to excel in college and careers.

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Excel beyond graduation

Our students are preparing to access the world’s best universities. We not only prepare them to succeed on the application, but also help them hone the skills they will need to excel in university classrooms and careers beyond graduation.

  • Khan Academy SAT prep course
  • KWS-provided Naviance ACT prep
  • Regular meetings with college advisors
  • Access to Arizona State University courses & concurrent credit
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"Over the past year, our daughter has thrived in the rich and diverse environment of the international program, and has further developed a passion for learning that will stay with her for life."
Parent of KWS Student
"We are so appreciative of the entire KWS staff for creating and providing our student with an innovative, meaningful, engaging, and encouraging learning experience. You are all doing amazing hard work, which is evident in how our student has grown and blossomed as a KWS student. Thank you thank you!"
Parent of KWS Student
Over the past year, our daughter has thrived in the rich and diverse environment of the international program, and has further developed a passion for learning that will stay with her for life. With great guidance from Ms. Dalke as well as mentoring and encouragement from all the teachers, she has blossomed intellectually and socially.
Parent of KWS Student

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Khan World School (KWS) @ ASU Prep?

    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
  • How is Sal Khan involved in the day-to-day school?

    In addition to being a founder and visionary for the Khan World School, Sal hosts some Seminar sessions and also makes special appearances in special Q&A events where students can “Ask Sal Anything”.

  • How is Khan World Schools different from other online schools?

    Key design elements include:

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

     

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  • Is Khan World School a good fit for me?

    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.

Supercharge your student's potential with Khan World School

One of our key components is learning together. Throughout your educational journey, you’ll be supported by your family, peers, learning guides, mentors, tutors, small groups, friends, and ASU faculty.