George Washington University Online High School:
Based in Washington DC, The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) is an independent online private school for academically talented students in Grades 6 –12 who seek a rigorous yet flexible college preparatory program. The school is a partnership between the nationally renowned George Washington University and K¹², the leading provider of online education for grades K–12 in the U.S. and around the world.
Online College Preparatory Courses for Middle & High School Students:
At The George Washington University Online High School, we provide our students with engaging, challenging, and innovative curriculum that prepares them for the rigor of academics at top-tier colleges and universities. We offer a complete portfolio of college preparatory courses, including challenging Honors and Advanced Placement courses:
- Our curriculum provides a broad foundation in English, math, science, history, and world languages
- Develops critical and creative thinking
- Stresses competence in oral and written communication, as well as quantitative operations
- Stimulates intellectual independence and curiosity
Core subjects include:
- English & Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- History
- Art
- Music
- World Languages
Electives and the Concentration Option
Students can opt to pursue a Liberal Arts concentration, a Science and Technology concentration, or Entrepreneurship concentration when making elective choices. Please see our graduation requirements for more information.
Science and Technology Electives
GWUOHS Science and Technology electives are 21st-century courses for 21st-century students. From Digital Photography to C++ Programming to Game Design and 3D Animation, these exciting courses prepare students in a relevant and meaningful manner for the demands and careers of the technology-savvy world we live in.
Liberal Arts and World Language Electives
From Fine Art to Journalism to Spanish, our high school elective courses span a wide variety of topics, and are another way we provide a high-quality, well-rounded, and individualized education.
Entrepreneurship Electives
For students with an entrepreneurial bent who want to explore a potential business career, GWUOHS offers electives across a range of disciplines to prepare them with knowledge to advance their interests. From Introduction to Entrepreneurship to Macroeconomics to Marketing, our Entrepreneurship courses deliver a uniquely relevant learning experience.
World Languages
The George Washington University OHS students can choose from five world languages—Spanish, French, Chinese, German, and Latin—via the award-winning powerspeaK12 series of world language courses. This course series is offered through a partnership with Middlebury Interactive Languages, the leader in post-secondary language training for over 100 years.