ESA‑Approved Provider for West Virginia's Hope Scholarship & Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
We believe that in a world where information is infinite, our role as educators is 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 empower our students to actively shape their future in a rapidly-evolving, technology-driven world.
Interdisciplinary Coursework
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Students explore topics through multiple subjects — ancient civilizations through art, environmental science through filmmaking.
Human-Essential
Skills
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No grades, no guesswork—students document mastery across essential competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and more.
Project-Based Learning
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Students tackle real-world challenges through 12-week hands-on projects, building practical skills while discovering their passions and interests.
Personalized Guidance
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Weekly coach feedback plus flexible 1-on-1 or group sessions ensure every learner receives the support they need.
Future-Ready Curriculum
Automation & Robotics
Automation discovery → Visual programming → Circuit simulation → Arduino basics → Robot principles → Motor control → Sensor integration
Emerging Tech
Data science storytelling → No-code AI model training → Virtual IoT prototyping → WebAR experience building
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LLM Immersion
​AI exploration → Prompt engineering → Fact-checking → Creative collaboration → Ethical AI partnership.
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Technology empowers us to build; creativity inspires us to imagine what’s possible.
Students explore the timeless craft of storytelling—composition, emotion, voice—while experimenting with AI art, digital tools, and immersive media.
Virtual Clubs (student-led; expert-guided)
Friendships flourish in our student-led clubs! These are vibrant communities where learners share purpose, authentic engagement, and develop meaningful connections.
(Chess, ModelUN, Robotics, and more...)
Portfolio Development
Rather than reducing learning to a simple letter grade, each student maintains a dynamic digital portfolio that showcases their journey and achievements. Portfolios capture the full scope of student growth.
Yearly Compass Project
Guided by industry experts, our students engage a year-long project that empowers them to explore their passions, develop real-world skills, and create something meaningful.
We understand that a fully online program may not suit every learner. Students can remain at their current school and seamlessly integrate any Ark course of their choice into their existing schedule.
Stay where you love,
learn what you dream.
Find Your Path
Courses per Term
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Best Suited For
Full-Time
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Full Academic Plan
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Comprehensive, Well-Rounded Education
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Full Support
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Full Diploma Seekers, Non-Traditional Students, Homeschoolers
Part-Time
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2-3​
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Partial Plan
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Core Academics/Specific Interest
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Full Support
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Diploma Seekers, Students Enrolled in Traditional School, Homeschoolers, Skill Builders
Single Course/ Enrichment
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At least 1​
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Specific Interest
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Partial Support
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Students Enrolled in Traditional School, Homeschoolers, Skill Builders