PURPOSE
We believe that in a world where information is infinite; our role isn't to simply transfer knowledge—it's to ignite passion, cultivate curiosity, and empower exploration. At Ark Institute, we're revolutionizing the way children learn and grow by providing a dynamic and interactive online educational experience. We empowered our students to actively shape their future in a rapidly-evolving, technology-driven world.
PURPOSE
Interdisciplinary Coursework
Where biology debates ethics and robotics riffs on art—students weave multiple lenses into every challenge they tackle.
Mastery-Based Progress
No grades, no guessing: learners advance only when their work proves mastery, giving colleges clarity and students confidence.
Project-Based Learning
Each 12-week sprint ends in a demo-ready product—because building, launching, and iterating beat memorizing every time.
Personalized Guidance
Weekly coach feedback plus flexible 1-on-1 or group sessions ensure every learner receives the support they need.
Future-Ready Curriculum
Robotics
Virtual circuit mastery → Smart systems development → Real-world automation projects. Students have the option to continue robotics beyond Year 1.
Computer Science
Binary fundamentals → Block-based programming → Python coding → Web development → AI exploration.
LLM Immersion
From understanding AI language models → crafting powerful prompts → detecting bias → building custom chatbots → applying ethical frameworks.
But that's not all, because...
"Creatives never leave the world the way they found it."
- Amie Mcnee
(creativity coach/author/speaker/podcaster)
Original art comes alive in creative labs where students paint, compose, and storyboard—blending time-honored techniques with cutting-edge tech to amplify their unique voice.
Student-led, Virtual Clubs
Passions come alive and friendships flourish in our student-led clubs! These are vibrant communities where learners share purpose, authentic engagement, and develop meaningful connections.
Find Your Path
Courses per Term
Commitment Level
Focus
Support
Best Suited For
Full-Time
5-6
Full Academic Plan
Comprehensive, Well-Rounded Education
Full Support
Full Diploma Seekers, Non-Traditional Students, Homeschoolers
Part-Time
2-3
Partial Plan
Core Academics/Specific Interest
Full Support
Diploma Seekers, Students Enrolled in Traditional School, Homeschoolers, Skill Builders
Single Course/ Enrichment
1 or more
Per Course
Interest-Driven/Skill-Based Learning
Partial Support
Students Enrolled in Traditional School, Homeschoolers, Skill Builders
AI: The Ultimate Equalizer
Students engage with the latest in AI technology: building machine learning models; developing AI applications; exploring ethical frameworks, and more—all while discovering how these technologies can extend human capability in unprecedented ways. With these powerful tools at their fingertips, the only limit becomes imagination itself.
The Challenge Hub
One of Ark Institute’s most exciting extracurricular offerings is our Challenge Hub, a bridge between classroom learning and real-world innovation. This program allows businesses and organizations to submit real-world problems or challenges to our school, which our students can tackle for experience and enrichment.
Live Extracurricular
Live drama/theatre, song, and mindfulness comes to you!
Monthly Fitness Challenge
Being an online school means students not already involved in physical extracurricular activities will participate in Ark Fitness monthly challenges (exceptions apply).
