SchoolONE:Programs/External Diploma

Earn a California Highschool Diploma at an Accelerated Pace

The SchoolONE External Diploma program facilitates students earning a California high school diploma through nontraditional methods, including:

• Transfer Credits: Recognizing academic credits earned at other high schools, colleges, and educational institutions. Including credits from schools throughout the world, using the AICE Methodology Requirements for Credential Evaluation.
• Credit by Examination: Demonstrating mastery of subjects through standardized examinations or SchoolONE assessments.
• Prior Learning Assessment: Earning credit for previously acquired knowledge and skills through portfolios and other assessments.
• Professional Certifications: Recognizing industry-standard certifications, professional licenses, and other credentials as evidence of learning.
• Workplace and Vocational Training: Evaluating learning acquired through employment, apprenticeships, military training, and other structured training programs.
• Independent and Self-Directed Study: Completing academic requirements through homeschooling, independent study, online courses, and other personalized learning approaches.
• Experiential and Project-Based Learning: Demonstrating competencies developed through real-world projects, volunteer work, entrepreneurship, and other practical experiences.
• College-Level Coursework: Applying relevant college courses and dual-enrollment studies toward high school graduation requirements.