A nonprofit U.S. based online high school for gifted, multilingual, university bound students structured, focused, and university aligned.
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Summit College Preparatory School operates as a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN: 35-2902478). We maintain officer-ready documents, official IRS letters, and clear verification contacts. To review our EIN assignment and 501(c)(3) determination, visit our compliance page.
Summit College Preparatory School Inc. is a nonprofit U.S.-based online high school for students in grades 9–12. We prepare gifted, multilingual, and highly motivated learners for direct entry into selective universities across continents and educational systems. Summit is not a supplemental provider; rather, we deliver a complete diploma program with high academic standards and international alignment so a student’s transcript and credentials are recognized across borders.
Our curriculum spans English Language Arts, mathematics through Calculus, laboratory sciences, history and social sciences, and world languages. Instruction is live and faculty led, supported by structured asynchronous work for practice never as a substitute for teaching. Moreover, we operate a 194 day academic year with five to six instructional days per week, emphasizing verified learning through authentic assessment. Consequently, credit is awarded based on demonstrated mastery rather than merely seat time.
Multilingual formation is foundational. Students pursue advanced proficiency in Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese aligned to international frameworks such as CEFR and HSK, preparing for recognized certifications including DELE, DALF, DSD II, and HSK 6. These credentials expand pathways to universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and, furthermore, strengthen academic confidence in multiple languages.
We work in partnership with families. Each learner follows an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that maps subject progression, language milestones, and university readiness indicators beginning in Grade 9. Plans are reviewed each term to reflect growth, new opportunities, and balanced pacing. This approach supports acceleration without burnout and keeps long term goals at the center; additionally, it ensures clarity for parents and students alike.
Summit provides strategic college counseling, early portfolio building, and guidance for dual enrollment where appropriate. Students receive support for scholarship positioning and cross system applications. We take accreditation seriously: while eligibility for formal accreditation will be reached after the required operational period, our governance, grading, records, and policy frameworks already align with recognized benchmarks. For us, accreditation is an ongoing practice of quality, transparency, and improvement; therefore, processes are documented and consistently reviewed.
We are a nonprofit, U.S.–based online high school serving grades 9–12 and awarding a 26-credit U.S. diploma aligned to college-preparatory standards. Because our program is designed for recognition across systems, transcripts travel well internationally.
Excellence in Education guides every decision: rigorous, structured, multilingual. Live instruction, measurable outcomes, academic integrity, and university-oriented planning define our culture for gifted learners; moreover, they keep families clearly informed.
Depth in ELA, mathematics (through Calculus), laboratory sciences, and social sciences. Qualified students begin Grade 9 with Advanced English Language Arts and Calculus; as a result, they build confidence and momentum early.
Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin aligned to CEFR/HSK with preparation for DELE, DALF, DSD II, and HSK 6. Language is central, not ancillary; therefore, global university pathways expand significantly.
All instruction is live and faculty-led; no prerecorded or outsourced courses. A 194-day year with 5–6 class days per week provides sustained engagement, clarity, and time for depth; additionally, participation and assessment are documented.
Credit is awarded on demonstrated mastery through essays, labs, exams, projects, and oral evaluations. Attendance supports learning; however, it never replaces it. Therefore, transcripts reflect verified performance.
From Grade 9, students build portfolios, map credentials, and explore dual enrollment options. Advising prioritizes competitive admissions, international applications, and scholarship readiness; consequently, planning is proactive and effective.
Instruction is delivered by internationally qualified high-school and university faculty. Each learner follows an ILP developed with active parent involvement and term reviews; moreover, support is tailored to individual needs.
Governance, grading, and record systems are built for transparency and external review. Eligibility to enter formal accreditation in 2028; full accreditation targeted by 2031. Furthermore, continuous quality assurance is already in practice.
Summit College Preparatory School is more than a high school; therefore, students advance with clarity, pace, and purpose from their first day. Learn how our model works in the Course Catalog, and review the School Profile for a complete view of academics and languages.
Summit publishes its official School Profile and Academic Prospectus to give colleges, families, and accrediting officers a clear picture of our mission, curriculum, and pathways. Both documents are updated annually and reflect the same standards of clarity and verification as our transcripts.
Summit College Preparatory School represents more than a school it’s a mission. Our team designed Summit from the ground up to meet the needs of gifted, multilingual students seeking early and serious academic opportunities. We built this program with intention, vision, and full alignment to U.S. and international education standards. We set out to create a school that stands with the world’s best not by imitation, but by clarity of purpose: prepare students to step into university with the skills, languages, and discipline to succeed from day one.
Our high school curriculum delivers rigorous interdisciplinary learning. Students engage deeply with English Language Arts, mathematics through Calculus, laboratory sciences, history and social sciences, and world languages. From the first year, we set a high bar: Grade 9 students begin with Advanced English Language Arts and Calculus for qualified learners, reflecting our belief that ambition should be matched with opportunity from the start and supported through expert teaching and clear expectations. Furthermore, this early challenge fosters confidence and scholarly habits.
Language is central to our academic identity. Students receive intensive instruction in global languages including Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. These programs are aligned to international frameworks such as CEFR and HSK and prepare students for top-tier certifications DELE, DALF, DSD II, and HSK 6. These are not symbolic goals; they provide concrete access to universities that require advanced proficiency for admission and enable our graduates to participate fully in academic life across regions and cultures.
Summit’s model rejects passive learning. All instruction is live and faculty-led; we do not use prerecorded or outsourced content. Students work within a 194-day academic year with five to six instructional days per week. Assessment is standards-based and authentic: essays, problem-solving, labs, projects, and oral examinations. Mastery determines credit. Attendance supports learning, but it never replaces it; therefore, transcripts represent verified performance.
We place the student at the center not as a slogan, but as a design principle. Each learner follows an Individual Learning Plan developed with families that establishes subject progression, language milestones, and university readiness indicators. Plans are reviewed each term to respond to growth and new opportunities. High school is a formative time; students change rapidly in confidence, interest, and capacity. Our structure gives space for depth and acceleration without sacrificing well being; additionally, it strengthens parent school partnership and clarity.
Our faculty are internationally qualified high school and university instructors with subject expertise and cultural fluency. They understand the expectations of selective universities and guide students in building the scholarly habits those environments demand: precise writing, independent research, collaboration, and the ability to present and defend ideas clearly in more than one language. Moreover, their diverse academic backgrounds enrich every classroom discussion.
Summit’s learning framework is modern and integrated. We draw on the strongest elements of inquiry based and interdisciplinary education while maintaining the discipline of a college preparatory sequence. Just as important, we teach independent learning the transition skill that turns a capable high school student into a successful university scholar. By graduation, students know how to plan, read critically, manage long term projects, and hold themselves to a professional standard; consequently, the move to higher education is smooth and confident.
We operate with institutional integrity. Our governance, curriculum oversight, grading policies, and data systems were built for transparency and external review from day one. While eligibility for formal accreditation begins after three full operational years, our practice already meets recognized benchmarks. For us, accreditation is not a label we seek later; it is the way we work now. Therefore, quality assurance is continuous and evidence based.
From Grade 9, students build academic portfolios, explore dual enrollment options where appropriate, and prepare strategically for competitive admissions and scholarships. Whether a student aims for an Ivy League university, a leading European institution, or a top ranked campus in Asia or Latin America, Summit’s structure equips them with academic readiness, advanced language credentials, and the self-discipline to thrive.
Above all, Summit is a school of values. Integrity, global awareness, and personal responsibility shape our culture. We expect our graduates to leave with credentials that open doors and with the intellectual clarity, ethical foundation, and cross-cultural fluency to lead with purpose. Summit is not following trends; we are setting a standard. For students who intend to go further across borders, across languages, and across expectations this is the right place to begin.
Ana Mercedes Báez
Founding Principal
Summit College Preparatory School