About Global Academy
@ ASU Prep

Global Academy @ ASU Prep is a private, online school serving students in grades 6–12 and school partners around the world. We are a college prep option where online high school and university courses converge in a unique learning opportunity for all students. This accredited, rigorous virtual school program prepares students for college acceptance and encourages them to start earning credit toward college majors and careers in an increasingly interconnected environment.

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We support districts in Arizona, while serving students and schools around the world.

Our Mission


To design new models for educational success. To raise academic achievement for all learners.

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We are Arizona State University.


Global Academy at ASU Prep is part of ASU Preparatory Academy, an innovative and thriving PreK-12 school chartered by Arizona State University. ASU Prep has grown to serve more than 9,000 students at five campuses in Arizona and online.

We strive to equip each of our students with the knowledge and training to graduate high school and be successful in college. We believe that a strong college-going community is imperative for the success of our students, our community and our global society.

We believe that every student can achieve a post-secondary education, and have designed our coursework and mentorship programs to make sure that belief becomes a reality.

We’re proud to be a part of ASU, the top public university of choice for international students, according to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.

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ASU Charter

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

ASU Advantages

Our Global Academy @ ASU Prep students are part of a university ranked #1 for innovation. Students have access to the unique opportunities and world-class resources of ASU.


Get a head start.
  • Take college-level classes and earn credit while still in high school.
  • Streamline your college application by receiving VIP admission to ASU.
  • Save time with our flexible part-time and full-time programs that can fit into any schedule.
  • Work at your own pace with cutting-edge digital tools that personalize learning and keep you moving forward.
Explore college.
  • Test drive college majors and receive high school elective course credits at the same time.
  • Ease into the college experience by participating in ASU’s student events and programs.
  • Get a taste of ASU campus life and work with leading professionals during optional summer internship programs.
  • Get your hands on the latest innovative tech tools being developed at ASU.
Plan your future.
  • Prepare for 21st century careers with access to the latest innovative tools and research advancements made at ASU.
  • Meet with ASU Alumni during lunch-and-learn sessions.
  • Learn to thrive beyond the classroom with our leadership training and emotional intelligence programs, such as me3.
  • Develop civic responsibility through relevant and real-world, project-based learning.
  • Expand your collegiate and professional network with access to ASU’s global community.