Our Global High School Scholars program allows motivated high school students from
around the world to enroll in a variety of online college courses offered by Foothill
College and De Anza College while completing their secondary education in their home
countries.
By successfully completing a course, you earn U.S. college credit that appears on
an official Foothill or De Anza College transcript and may be transferable to universities
in the United States and internationally, depending on each institution’s transfer
policies.
Beyond the credit itself, you gain early exposure to the U.S. college academic environment.
You’ll learn how to engage with college professors, manage university-level assignments,
participate in online discussions, and meet academic expectations similar to those
of full-time college students.
For many students, this experience builds confidence, strengthens university applications,
and provides a smoother transition to future undergraduate study, whether in the U.S.
or elsewhere.
Fequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eligible students must be currently enrolled in high school and able to study and
complete college-level coursework in English.
High school students who are interested in taking online classes through the Global
High School Scholars program must complete our online application HERE.
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive detailed next steps and guidance
on course registration and enrollment.
International students can take most Foothill College or De Anza College courses online as long as prerequisites are met. Many students abroad choose ESL,
general education, transfer level, or major related classes. We strongly recommend
starting with either ESL or general education courses because they are flexible, widely
transferable, and help you build a strong academic foundation while you explore interests.
They also keep more options open when you apply to universities later.
Search theFOOTHILL CLASS SCHEDULEor DE ANZA CLASS SCHEDULEand filter for classes listed as Fully Online. Check whether the course is synchronous
(meets at set days/times each week) or asynchronous (no live meetings) and choose what worksbest for you.We strongly recommend that you take asynchronous classes to avoid time zone issues.
Yes,some courses, including Math and ESL/English, require you to completea self-guided placement process prior to registering.If you want to register for Math, ESL/Englishor another course with a prerequisite, follow instructions forassessmenton theFoothillAssessment websiteor the De Anza Assessment website.
Registrationopens approximatelytwo months prior to thequarterstart date.Once your individual registration time is available, it will be posted in the Student Registration app inMyPortal.Review theFoothill Academic Calendaror De Anza Academic Calendar for a general outline of all important dates by quarter.
Yes. Drops must be done throughMyPortal.Forfall,winter andspringquarters, dropping within the first two weeks ofthe quarterremoves it from your recordand will allow you to request a refund. Droppinga class after thesecond weekmay result in a W(withdraw)orothergrade,andyou willbe responsibleforpayingtuitionfees.Refer to your class schedule to confirm drop deadlines.
Tuition is due upon registration. Students who do not pay their tuition in full before the start of the term will be
dropped from their classes.
One unit is equivalent to three hours per week. For most academic courses, this breaks
down to one hour of class time (time spent on lecture or online course readings, videos,
materials) and 2 hours of additional study time (time spent completing course assignments)
per week.
Academic Integrity means that all the work you submit in your online classes is truly
your own effort. Even though you are studying remotely, you are expected to follow
the same standards as any on-campus student. This includes completing quizzes and
exams without unauthorized help, not using AI tools or websites to generate answers
unless your instructor clearly allows it, properly citing any sources you use, and
avoiding sharing assignments or test answers with others. If you are ever unsure whether
something is allowed, ask your instructor before submitting the work. To learn more
about your responsibilities, please refer to Foothill Policy on Academic Integrity or De Anza Policy on Academic Integrity.
No. Taking online classes in high school does not make you a transfer applicant. You
will still apply as a first-year/freshman unless you continue at Foothill or De Anza
after graduating from high school.
Students who complete courses through the program can request a transcript showing
the final grade earned in each class. This becomes part of your permanent U.S. college
record. You can report these courses and grades on your university applications, and
if you are admitted, universities will typically require you to submit your official
college transcript. Most courses are graded with a letter grade, though some may offer
a Pass/No Pass option. Pass/No Pass grades do not affect your GPA, but some universities
may prefer or require letter grades for certain courses.
When you are ready to take it to the next level and enroll with us as a full-time
student, you will submit the regular application for international students HERE.
The Foothill International Students Admission team can support you. Email questions
to fhintladmissions@foothill.edu.
The De Anza International Students Admission team can support you. Email questions
to daintladmissions@deanza.edu.
