Application Information

Admission to Horizon Academic is competitive, and our admissions team considers a variety of criteria in our decision to accept, waitlist, or decline a candidate. We evaluate including the applicant's demonstrated interest in the subject they wish to study, accomplishments outside of the classroom (eg. extracurricular activities, internships, or service work), performance in traditional school coursework, personal statement, writing samples, and performance oral interview.
Application Procedure

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Go to Apply Now and fill out the Horizon Academic application form. Once the online form is submitted, our admissions committee will review your application and invite a select few for an interview. Horizon staff will contact you within seven days after the submission of your application.
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Interviews may be conducted over Zoom, Skype, Facetime, or Wechat. We will inform you if you have been admitted to the program within three days after interview.
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If necessary, an interview will be conducted with your prospective professor.
*Not all professors require a secondary interview following the interview with Horizon staff.
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Students receive an offer of admission with the relevant details of their research area and professor.
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The remainder of course tuition is paid and the student begins the program.
Program Costs and Requirements
Program Requirements
Horizon Academic has the following admissions requirements:
Students must be enrolled in high school at the time of application (defined as grades 9-12).
Students must have a strong GPA and demonstrate meaningful interest or achievement in their subject field.
Students must have a strong command of the English language.
Students must be punctual and have excellent time management skills.
Students must have reliable access to an internet connection, a microphone, and headphones.
Program Costs
At Horizon Academic, it’s important for us that applicants fully understand the program's details and costs. Please contact a Horizon representative for more complete program information. Needs-based financial aid is offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Horizon Academic?
During the 2017-2018 academic year, Horizon Academic had an average acceptance rate of 26%.
What is the expected time commitment?
In addition to the 20 hours of classes and office hours completed throughout the course of the trimester, students should expect 3-5 hours of reading and preparation time prior to meeting with their professor.
How long does the program last?
The program's Fall and Spring trimesters span 15 weeks.

Please Note: The Summer trimester follows a compacted schedule of 10 weeks In order to accommodate different summer holidays across the world.
Does Horizon require prior research experience?
Horizon does not require that students have prior research experience. Our faculty, as well as our writing advisors, work closely with students on learning the fundamentals of academic research and writing.
How does Horizon schedule classes?
Since our professors and students are located around the world, and we strive to ensure that classes are scheduled at flexible and mutually convenient times.
How are online classes conducted?
All online sessions are conducted using advanced video-conferencing software that offers scholars an experience similar to a small seminar or face-to-face meeting. Students and faculty can see, hear, talk, and text chat with each other. Our platform also allows for screen-sharing so that students can view texts, videos, PowerPoint presentations, and other visual aids.
How do you choose course dates?
We select our program dates with the schedules of busy high school students in mind and time the ending of each trimester to avoid conflicts with final exams.
How do you choose course times?
Because our instructors and students are based in many different time zones across the world, each class time is carefully considered in order to maximize the convenience of all students. The timing of each course cohort is different, so please reach out to us if you are curious about what time during the day or evening a particular class will be offered.

Application Information

Application Procedure

Go to Apply Now and fill out the Horizon Academic application form. Once the online form is submitted, our admissions committee will review your application and invite a select few for an interview. Horizon staff will contact you within seven days after the submission of your application.

Interviews may be conducted over Zoom, Skype, Facetime, or Wechat. We will inform you if you have been admitted to the program within three days after interview.

If necessary, an interview will be conducted with your prospective professor.

Students receive an offer of admission with the relevant details of their research area and professor.

The remainder of course tuition is paid and the student begins the program.

Program Costs and Requirements

Program Requirements

Program Costs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Horizon Academic?

What is the expected time commitment?

How long does the program last?

Does Horizon require prior research experience?

How does Horizon schedule classes?

How are online classes conducted?

How do you choose course dates?

How do you choose course times?