Can I get into a university?
Yes. Our fully accredited high school diploma is recognized and accepted around the world.
How does this school help students learn and grow in maturity and personal development?
One of our students said, “I have never received this kind of support from schools, and this made it easier for me to excel.” We feel this is part of the reason our graduating class was able to score in the top 3% in the nation. Close interaction between teachers and students ensures that students become more capable, knowledgeable, and confident in themselves. We see each student growing in maturity and discovering their place in the world.
What about physical activity?
Each student is responsible for at least 5 hours of physical activity/week. It can include any physical activity of interest to the student, such as tennis, swimming, hiking, dance, yoga. One student used this time to become the gold medal Tai Chi champion of her country. All physical exercise is noted weekly during advising sessions and is built into the curriculum.
Is this a religious school?
Students learn about the central truths common to all religions. We encourage students’ spiritual growth through such practices as meditation and yoga, and welcome students who are Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and “none of the above”.
Do I have to listen to boring videotaped lectures?
Never, instead you participate in live, highly interactive classes.
Do students have access to career and academic counselling?
Every student receives one-on-one advising sessions with a guidance counselor each week. During this time, students chart their progress in different areas like academics, personal expertise, and service, plus setting goals for university and career.
What’s going to happen to my social life?
We see beautiful, lifelong friendships forming among like-minded teens from around the world. One student said, “To be honest, my social life has improved 100%. I can share more deeply with my online friends than I can with my local ones.”
What’s it like attending an online high school?
One of our students said, “It’s like sharing a lot of virtual hugs through a screen. It’s a space for you to be who you are and become a better version of yourself.”
A Typical Week: Online Classes and More
While we are are proud of the quality of our live, interactive online classes, our school offers many more avenues for the holistic development of our students.
A) Live, Interactive Group Sessions (online): ~14 hours = 35% of total hours
B) Co-Curricular Activities: Service Projects, Personal Expertise, Physical Activity, Reading, Earning Money; all in the local area, supervised through weekly in-person counseling session with the advisor: ~16.5 hours = 41% of total hours
C) Homework: ~9.5 hours = 24% of total hours
Total Hours engaged in school-related activities: ~40 hours/week
And More
Service Adventure – a one to two week immersion experience where students engage in service work, preferably in an environment outside of their usual surroundings. For a 5 minute video of Living Wisdom Students serving at a Himalayan Village school go to this link.
Residency – an optional program for those who would like an in-person experience at our home campus at Ananda Village, a thriving, high consciousness community located on 900 acres in the mountains of Northern California (https://anandavillage.org/).
