Summer Courses for High School Students

Empower your student to explore college and career pathways, gain global perspectives, and earn school credit through an engaging, challenging summer program. In the company of curious, globally-connected peers, students learn in an interactive, collaborative learning environment. Concluding with a GOA transcript, students have increased flexibility to explore their interests and get ahead, setting a solid foundation for their academic journey ahead.

Benefits of GOA Summer Courses

• Explore new subjects that can shape college and career paths
  
• Apply your learning through real-world projects and authentic work
  
• Earn high school credit and deepen your learning in an area of interest
  
• Learn from expert instructors and connect with a global network of peers

Summer 2025 runs from Monday, June 16, to Friday, August 1, offering over 20 of GOA's most popular courses in a flexible, fully online, seven-week format open to all high school students. Courses are primarily asynchronous, meaning students do not attend live classes at set times, but they will have regular check-ins with teachers and opportunities to connect with peers.

• Dates: June 16 – August 1, 2025

• Accreditation & Credits: GOA is accredited by NEASC & WASC; official transcripts provided upon course completion, which may be eligible for school credit.

• Time Commitment: Most courses require 10–12 hours per week; Algebra I, Geometry, and Precalculus require 15–20 hours per week.

• Course Format: Primarily asynchronous, with regular synchronous touchpoint, and students will not attend pre-determined class meeting times.

• Cost for Member School Students: Most courses are $800 per enrollment; Algebra I, Geometry, and Precalculus are $1,100 per enrollment.

• Cost for Non-Member School Students: Most courses are $1,200 per enrollment; Algebra I, Geometry, and Precalculus are $1,400 per enrollment.

• College Essay Workshop: This two-week program is designed to assist students in crafting their college application essays; cost is $250 for member school students, $350 for students from non-member schools.

• Course Materials: Required and recommended course materials can be found here.

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