High School students who are interested in taking online classes through the GLobal High School Scholars program must complete our online application here. Once your application is reviewed, you will received detailed next steps and guidance on course registration and enrollment.

You earn real U.S. college credit simply by passing the class. These credits appear on an official college transcript and may transfer to universities in the U.S. and around the world. It also gives you early exposure to U.S. college learning, professors, assignments, and expectations. You can also choose to continue studying with Foothill-De Anza, California State University (CSU), or the University of California (UC) where these classes will count toward a degree or transfer program.

International students can take most Foothill or De Anza College courses online as long as prerequisites are met. Many students abroad choose ESL, general education, transfer level, or major related classes. We strongly recommend starting with either ESL or general education courses because they are flexible, widely transferable, and help you build a strong academic foundation while you explore interests.

You may take up to 10 units per quarter, which is usually 2 classes. We set this limit to help you balance your high school commitments with college-level work, setting you up for the best possible outcome.

Search the Foothill Class Schedule and De Anza Class Schedule and filter for classes listed as "Fully Online." Check whether the course is synchronous (meets at set days/times) or asynchronous (no live meetings). We strongly recommend asynchronous classes to avoid time zone issues.

Yes, some courses, including Math and ESL/English, require you to complete a self-guided placement process. Follow instructions on the Foothill Assessment website or the De Anza Assessment website.

Registration opens approximately two months prior to the quarter start. Your specific date will be posted in the Student Registration app in MyPortal. Review the Foothill Academic Calendar or De Anza Academic Calendar for general dates.

Review the Foothill Registration Guide and De Anza Registration Guide for detailed steps on accessing MyPortal and enrolling.

Yes. Drops must be done through MyPortal. For fall, winter, and spring, dropping within the first two weeks removes it from your record and allows for a refund. Dropping later may result in a "W" grade and fee responsibilities.

The program costs $284 per unit. Most classes at Foothill and De Anza are 4 units, so a typical online course costs around $1,136. We also waive the usual application fee for Global High School Scholars, so it's free to apply.

Tuition is due upon registration. Students who do not pay their tuition in full before the start of the term will be dropped from their classes. Review nonresident rates on the Foothill cashier website or the De Anza Cashier websitePayment options can be found HERE.

One unit is equivalent to three hours per week. For most courses, this is one hour of lecture/reading and two hours of study/assignments per week.

Academic Integrity means all work submitted is your own. This includes exams and citing sources. Refer to Foothill Policy or De Anza Policy for details.

No. Taking online classes in high school does not make you a transfer applicant. You will still apply as a first-year/freshman unless you continue at Foothill or De Anza after graduating from high school. Students who complete courses through the program can request a transcript showing the final grade earned in each class. This becomes part of your permanent U.S. college record. You can report these courses and grades on your university applications, and if you are admitted, universities will typically require you to submit your official college transcript. Most courses are graded with a letter grade, though some may offer a Pass/No Pass option. Pass/No Pass grades do not affect your GPA, but some universities may prefer or require letter grades for certain courses.

When you are ready to enroll as a full-time student, submit the regular international application Here.

Both our Foothill and De Anza International Students Admission teams can support you. Email your questions to:

De Anza Admissions:daintladmissions@deanza.edu
Foothill Admissions:fhintladmissions@foothill.edu