The U.S. Diploma Program at LA STEAM Academy

Earn a U.S. High School Diploma Alongside Your Local Studies
LA STEAM Academy helps students find and enroll in the right courses at accredited U.S. schools that align with their academic goals. We coordinate enrollment, track progress, and bring completed coursework together into an American High School Diploma issued by LA STEAM Academy.

Why Choose LA STEAM Academy?
Choosing the right courses at accredited schools is difficult to navigate on your own. Most families don’t know where to start. LA STEAM Academy does that work for you: we align each student’s coursework to their goals, whether that’s strengthening a local university application, building English fluency, or preparing for a specific U.S. university. Courses are taught and graded by certified teachers at accredited schools, with an official transcript for every course completed.

The Benefits of a U.S. High School Diploma
Your child’s transcripts carry the accreditation of the schools that actually taught their courses. Coursework is completed through accredited schools, including triple-accredited institutions (Cognia, MSA-CESS, and WASC) and dual-accredited institutions (Cognia and WASC) with NCAA-approved and University of California A-G approved courses. LA STEAM Academy compiles these into one diploma, alongside your child’s local diploma. It’s a credential that universities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia already recognize, without adding years to your child’s studies.
How It Works?
US High School Diploma

How It Works?
Graduation Requirements
To receive a high school diploma, students must fulfill state and district graduation requirements. State-mandated graduation course requirements (the state minimums) follow:
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English: every year
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Math: 3 years
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Science: 2 years
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Social Studies: 3 years
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Foreign Language: 1 year
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Electives
Most students complete this in 8 to 10 courses. As part of enrollment, we evaluate your child’s transcript and advise on exactly which courses they still need to graduate with a U.S. high school diploma.
This is a sample of our course offerings for the American High School Diploma.
| High School Social Studies | ||
| Courses | Credits | Suggested Grade Level |
| English 9 | 1.0 | 9th |
| English 10 | 1.0 | 10th |
| English 11 | 1.0 | 11th |
| AP® English Language and Composition (pre-requisite is English 11) |
1.0 AP classes add 1 point to your GPA: a 3.5 GPA would be boosted to 4.5 in an AP class. |
Depending on the level, 11th or 12th |
| AP® English Literature and Composition (pre-requisite is AP® English Language and Composition) |
1.0 AP classes add 1 point to your GPA: a 3.5 GPA would be boosted to 4.5 in an AP class. |
12th |
| English 12 | 1.0 | 12th |
| High School Social Studies | ||
| Courses | Credits | Suggested Grade Level |
| U.S. Government & Politics | 0.5 | Grade 12 |
| U.S. History | 0.5 | Grade 11 |
| World History | 1.0 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| High School Math | ||
| Courses | Credits | Suggested Grade Level |
| Statistics (Prerequisite Algebra 2) | 1.0 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| College Prep Electives | ||
| Courses | Credits | Suggested Grade Level |
| Law and Society | 0.5 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| Visual Communication | 1.0 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| Art History and Appreciation | 0.5 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| Oceanography (Prerequisite Biology) | 1.0 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| Economics | 0.5 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
| Psychology | 0.5 | Grade 10, 11, 12 |
Program Cost
Course selection and pricing are tailored to each student’s academic plan.
| What’s Included | High School 9–11 | High School 12 |
| Intake | Admission interview/assessment, and credit transfer evaluation |
Admission interview/assessment, and credit transfer evaluation |
| Course Provider | Accredited U.S. schools, matched to the student’s academic plan | Accredited U.S. schools, matched to the student’s academic plan |
| Accreditation on Transcripts | Courses taught by institutions accredited by Cognia, MSA-CESS, and/or WASC; NCAA-approved and UC A-G–approved courses available | Courses taught by institutions accredited by Cognia, MSA-CESS, and/or WASC; NCAA-approved and UC A-G–approved courses available |
| Curriculum | 8–10 courses: core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) + electives, selected per student | 8–10 courses: core subjects + Advanced Placement courses, selected per student |
| LSA Facilitation | Course selection, enrollment coordination, and progress tracking | Course selection, enrollment coordination, and progress tracking |
| Student and Parent Access | Access to track student progress | Access to track student progress |
| University/College Counseling | Personalized academic and university planning throughout the program | Personalized academic and university planning, with focused application support |
| Tuition | Contact us for current pricing | Contact us for current pricing |