INTERNATIONAL DUAL DIPLOMA
Earn a U.S. High School Diploma Alongside Your Home Country Credentials
A dual diploma allows international students to earn both their home country’s high school diploma and a fully accredited U.S. high school diploma simultaneously. This opens doors to American universities and many international institutions that specifically recognize U.S. credentials, while students maintain their connection to their local education system.
Silicon Valley High School offers a comprehensive full-time online diploma program designed to prepare students for success in the technology-driven economy. As an asynchronous online school, we serve students anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Our courses are video-based, self-paced, and teacher-supported, with personalized instruction from credentialed teachers.
How It Works
International students enroll directly in the SVHS Diploma Program. We accept qualifying transfer credits from accredited schools outside the United States for courses that meet our academic standards. This allows students to earn a U.S. high school diploma from SVHS while simultaneously completing their home country diploma requirements at their local school.
There is no need for SVHS to enter into a formal partnership with your home school. Students work directly with our Academic Advisors to evaluate transcripts, determine transfer credit eligibility, and create a personalized graduation plan.
Program Features
The SVHS Diploma Program provides international students with:
- Personalized Instruction – Regular sessions with a dedicated Supervising Teacher plus optional one-to-one sessions with subject-matter experts
- Academic Advising – Semester planning and graduation tracking with a credentialed advisor
- Honors Courses – Weekly one-to-one instruction for academically motivated students seeking weighted GPA credit
- AI-Powered Learning Support – Sage AI tutor available 24/7 in every course
- Full Accreditation – Cognia and WASC accredited; NCAA approved; UC A-G certified
Top College Destinations
SVHS graduates attend prestigious institutions worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, University of Chicago, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University College London, University of Toronto, and hundreds more. Our rigorous curriculum and full accreditation ensure your transcript is recognized by admissions offices everywhere.
Courses Taken Online with SVHS
International students complete the following courses through SVHS to meet U.S. diploma requirements:
English (4 years):
English 9 Parts 1 & 2 | English 10 Parts 1 & 2 | English 11 Parts 1 & 2 | English 12 Parts 1 & 2
Social Studies:
U.S. History Parts 1 & 2 | World History Parts 1 & 2 | American Government
Other Required Courses:
Personal Finance Parts 1 & 2 | Computers & IT Parts 1 & 2
Courses Accepted for Transfer Credit
Students may transfer credit from their local school for courses meeting SVHS standards in these areas:
- Mathematics – 3 years, including Algebra 1 and Geometry (or Integrated Math 1 & 2)
- Science – 3 years, including a life science and a physical science
- Health – 1 semester
- Physical Education – 1 year
- Visual/Performing Arts, World Language, or Humanities – 1 year
- Practical Arts – 1 year (business, legal, engineering, or programming basics)
- Additional Electives – As needed to reach 230 total credits
Transfer credit evaluation is completed by our Academic Advisors during the enrollment process.
Flexible Schedule for Any Time Zone
Our asynchronous learning model is ideal for international students. All course materials—video lectures, readings, and assignments—are available 24/7. There are no required live sessions or fixed class times. Students can study when they are most alert and productive, and accelerate during breaks in their local academic calendar.
Our teacher support and customer service teams assist students worldwide, with responses within 24 hours regardless of location. The Sage AI tutor provides immediate help around the clock.
Pricing
Please inquire about pricing, as it depends on the school partnership.
Graduation Requirements
SVHS requires 230 credits for graduation. See our Graduation Requirements page for complete details. At least 55 credits (approximately 25%) must be completed through SVHS coursework.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us to speak with an enrollment advisor about the International Dual Diploma program. Our team will guide you through the application process, transcript evaluation, and personalized graduation planning.
Silicon Valley High School
Silicon Valley High School Inc. is incorporated as a Delaware corporation and qualified to operate from its headquarters in the state of Nevada. The school’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) number is A1900717 and is licensed by the Nevada Department of Education. However, the Missouri Branch specializes in working with international students under this dual diploma program.
Missouri Branch College Board CEEB Code: 408936
Missouri Branch NCAA Code: 854455
Rigorous Standards
The educational standards set by SVHS and the Partner School are designed to prepare students for admittance into reputable colleges in the US and other countries. The standards are demanding, and this program is only for students who are looking for a high-quality education.
Top College Destinations
Our students attend Ivy League institutions including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, and Cornell, as well as elite research universities such as Stanford, MIT, Caltech, University of Chicago, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Carnegie Mellon. Beyond these top-tier institutions, SVHS students thrive at prestigious liberal arts colleges like Amherst, Bowdoin, Middlebury, and Pomona, major state universities including University of Michigan, University of Virginia, and the complete UC system, and international destinations such as University College London and University of Toronto.
English Language Considerations
SVHS courses are all conducted in English and as you will see below, we require students to take all their English courses with SVHS, so graduates will have a very high level of English competency. The level of English required for entry into this Dual Diploma Program mirrors that of the University of California, which currently sets the minimum English requirements for freshmen at a TOEFL score of 75 using the Internet-based test (iBT). SVHS English Language courses meet and exceed the standards required by Common Core and other state standards in the US, and they assume the student already has a high level of competency in English.
Courses Taken Online with SVHS
Students take the following courses with SVHS:
- English 9 Part 1.
- English 9 Part 2.
- English 10 Part 1.
- English 10 Part 2.
- English 11 Part 1.
- English 11 Part 2.
- English 12 Part 1.
- English 12 Part 2.
- Personal Finance Part 1.
- Personal Finance Part 2.
- US History Part 1.
- US History Part 2.
- World History Part 1.
- World History Part 2.
- American Government.
- Computers & IT Part 1.
- Computers & IT Part 2.
Earn a U.S. High School Diploma Alongside Your Home Country Credentials
Our asynchronous learning model is ideally suited for international students, allowing them to progress through their SVHS courses at times that work best with their local schedules and time zones. The self-paced nature of our curriculum means students can study when they are most alert and productive, whether that’s early morning or late evening in their time zone.
Since all course materials, including video lectures and assignments, are available 24/7, students can access them whenever is convenient in their local time. There are no required live sessions or fixed class times to navigate across time zones. International students have the flexibility to balance their SVHS coursework with their local school schedule.
Our teacher support and customer service teams operate around the clock to assist students worldwide. When students submit assignments or have questions, they receive responses within 24 hours regardless of their location. The AI tutoring and guidance features in our Learning Platform are also available continuously to provide immediate support.
Students can accelerate their progress during breaks and holidays in their local academic calendar. The flexible timeline means they can complete courses more quickly during periods when they have more time to focus on their SVHS studies. This self-paced model allows ambitious students to potentially finish courses ahead of schedule while still maintaining balance with their regular school commitments.
The combination of 24/7 access, asynchronous instruction, and continuous support ensures that time zone differences don’t create barriers for international students pursuing their US high school diploma through SVHS. They have full control over their study schedule and can progress at a pace that aligns with their individual circumstances and academic goals.
- Personalize education, providing courses and programs tailored to the learning pace, the interests and needs of each individual student.
- Leverage the latest technologies to develop and deliver compelling online programs that students relate to.
- Help prepare students for college and life beyond high school.
Our Company
Silicon Valley High School Inc. is incorporated as a Delaware corporation and qualified to operate from its headquarters in the state of Nevada. The school’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) number is A1900717 and is licensed by the Nevada Department of Education.
The trademark “Silicon Valley High School” was awarded to the company by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with the Serial number 85859755.
On October 18th, 2013, the trademark “Silicon Valley High School” was awarded to the company by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with the Serial number 85859755.
