Adult Diploma Program · Class of 2026
Your Credential.
Your Credential.
Your Career.
Your Way.
A fully accredited online high school built by Silicon Valley insiders. Self-paced, recognized by employers and colleges worldwide, and ready when you are.
Cognia & WASC accredited
Self-paced. No deadlines.
100% online, 24/7
FAFSA-eligible pathway
1,240 enrolled this month
100,000+
Students served since 2013, accepted to every Ivy League school.
DiplomaIncluded
AI CourseIncluded
SVBS$25/mo
Independently accredited & recognized
CogniaRegional accreditation
WASCSenior college / school
NCAACode 851733
UC A-GCourse-approved
CEEB 408936Academy / full-time
CEEB 290023Supplemental
Why this exists
Life interrupted your education.
Life interrupted your education.
Life doesn’t get the last word.
You didn’t fall behind. Life happened. Now you’re ready — and SVHS was built for exactly this moment. Self-paced. Fully accredited. Recognized by colleges, employers, and licensing boards across the country.
We don’t pitch a “second chance.” A second chance isn’t a consolation prize — it’s the story of everyone who ever did anything worth doing. You’re not catching up. You’re moving forward.
“The diploma is the beginning. The skills are what employers are actually hiring for.”
The Power Stack
Diploma. AI skills. Business education. Three credentials. One program.
The credential that meets requirements. The skills that create opportunities. The education no traditional path offers. Stack what you need; pay for only what you use.
Tier 01
SVHS Diploma
Fully accredited high school diploma. Cognia + WASC.
- Recognized by colleges & licensing boards
- Standard pathway to FAFSA eligibility
- NCAA + UC A-G approved
Included with enrollment
Tier 02
The AI Course
Applied AI literacy from a school running 7 AI assistants on Amazon Bedrock.
- Practical, employer-relevant skills
- 200,000+ hours of platform engineering
- Built into the curriculum, not bolted on
Included with enrollment
Tier 03
Silicon Valley Business School
14 self-paced courses. 274 hours. The Zero-to-IPO methodology.
- Mapped to coordinator & analyst roles
- $25/month — Tech Professional plan
- Prof AI bot + full knowledgebase
$25 / month
Tier 04
Sherpa
AI startup guidance for founders. Optional add-on.
- Milestone Progress system
- Real-time momentum signals
- Pathway to Liquidity Club network
$50 / month · founders only
Pick your pathway
One program. Six different ways forward.
Adult students arrive with different histories and different goals. Tell us which one matters most to you, and we’ll show you exactly how SVHS fits.
Pathway 01 — College
The diploma that opens the door to wherever you want to go next.
“You’re not too old for college. You’re exactly the kind of student colleges with adult learner programs are looking for.”
An SVHS diploma is recognized by community colleges, four-year universities, and professional programs nationwide. Cognia + WASC accreditation is the standard pathway to FAFSA eligibility — Pell Grants, subsidized loans, work-study become available.
- Recognized by hundreds of institutions worldwide, including every Ivy League school
- CEEB Code 408936 — for transcripts sent to college admissions
- NCAA Approved (Code 851733) and UC A-G Approved
- Pair with SVBS coursework on your application — shows you didn’t just get the diploma, you kept going
Pathway 02 — Career
The diploma is the beginning. The skills are what employers are actually hiring for.
“Companies aren’t replacing workers who know AI. They’re replacing workers who don’t.”
Pair the diploma with the AI course and Silicon Valley Business School. Map directly to coordinator, analyst, and operations roles that tech-sector and business employers are urgently trying to fill.
- Cognia/WASC diploma satisfies employer credential requirements
- AI course built by a school running 7 AI assistants on Amazon Bedrock
- SVBS: 14 self-paced business courses, 274 hours, $25/month
- 5 mapped career paths — Tech Professional, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations
Pathway 03 — Licensing
If your license requires an accredited diploma, SVHS gives you exactly that.
“Not a GED. Not a certificate. An accredited diploma — the credential most licensing boards actually require.”
Most state licensing boards that require a high school diploma accept diplomas from regionally accredited institutions. SVHS holds dual accreditation from Cognia and WASC — the same bodies that accredit traditional brick-and-mortar high schools.
- Cognia + WASC accreditation — the standard licensing boards recognize
- Self-paced — finish prerequisites on your schedule, not the school’s
- Transcripts issued on the standard U.S. high school format
- Always recommend verifying with your state board before enrolling
Pathway 04 — Entrepreneurship
Diploma. Business school. AI startup guide. Everything a founder needs — in one ecosystem.
“You don’t need an MBA. You need the education MBAs wish they’d received — from people who actually built the companies.”
SVHS gives you the diploma. SVBS gives you 274 hours of Silicon Valley methodology — raising capital, contracts, IP, M&A, marketing. Sherpa gives you the AI guide that tracks your startup’s momentum, warns you when progress stalls, and tells you what successful founders did at your stage.
- Zero-to-IPO methodology by David Smith — the framework behind hundreds of successful ventures
- 14 courses covering legal structure, raising finance, sales, marketing, M&A
- Sherpa: AI-powered startup guidance + Milestone Progress system, $50/month
- Pathway to Liquidity Club — investor & exit-expert network
Pathway 05 — Veterans
Self-paced. Fully accredited. Built for people who already know how to get things done.
“You served on your terms. Now finish your diploma on yours.”
SVHS is self-paced and available 24/7 — no fixed schedules, no classrooms, no commute. The Cognia/WASC standard meets the bar civilian employers, federal agencies, and college admissions recognize.
- Diploma qualifies for FAFSA eligibility (GI Bill applies to college, not SVHS)
- No deadlines — work around deployments, shift work, family
- Recognized by federal civilian employers and law enforcement agencies
- Sid AI 24/7 support + real credentialed teachers throughout
Pathway 06 — Personal
Some things you do for the job. Some things you do for yourself. This one’s yours.
“You’ve wanted to finish this for a long time. We’re ready when you are.”
For the parent, the late bloomer, the second-chance student. Self-paced, accredited, online — built around your life, not the other way around. You didn’t fall behind. Life happened. Now you’re ready.
- No age limit, no fixed schedule, no semester deadlines
- Pick up exactly where you left off — credit transfer when applicable
- Frankie AI Advisor and Zip AI Pacing Coach keep you moving forward
- Adult diploma students often finish faster than expected — clear goals tend to do that
Ivy League · UC System · Worldwide
Graduates have been
Graduates have been
accepted to.
SVHS graduates have been admitted to every Ivy League school, Stanford, MIT, and the full UC system — alongside hundreds of institutions worldwide. Acceptance is never guaranteed; what we provide is the credential that makes you eligible to be considered on the merits.
HARVARD
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Brown
CORNELL
DARTMOUTH
Penn
Stanford
MIT
UC Berkeley
UCLA
Wordmarks rendered for illustration. We don’t claim affiliation or endorsement — only that our graduates have been accepted on the strength of their applications.
The numbers
A real school. A real operation. Real outcomes you can verify.
100,000+
Students served
Since 2013 — across all 50 states and over 100 countries.
10+
Years operating
A decade-plus of continuous accredited operation.
2×
Accreditations
Cognia and WASC — the same bodies that accredit traditional high schools.
274h
SVBS coursework
14 self-paced business courses. Silicon Valley methodology.
Who SVHS is built for
Nine kinds of adult student. One program that works for each.
Adult diploma seekers aren’t a monolith. We’ve served career advancers, veterans, parents, immigrants, second-chance students, and entrepreneurs — every kind of person making a smart, pragmatic move. Click any profile to see how we’ll meet you where you are.
01 · Career Advancer
The Career Advancer
Has a job, has held it for years, and is hitting a credential ceiling on promotions, raises, or new roles.
“Your diploma unlocks what your experience already deserves.”
Goal
Remove the credential barrier between where they are and where they want to go.
How SVHS fitsYou’ve already proven you can do the work. The diploma removes the line on a job posting that’s been holding you back. Self-paced means you keep your job while you finish.
02 · College-Bound Adult
The College-Bound Adult
Wants community college, a four-year university, or a professional program that requires a high school diploma for admission or financial aid.
“A diploma recognized by colleges worldwide — and FAFSA-eligible.”
Goal
A legitimate, accredited diploma colleges and financial aid programs accept.
How SVHS fitsSVHS graduates have been accepted to every Ivy League school, Stanford, MIT, the full UC system, and 300+ institutions worldwide. Accreditation by Cognia & WASC is the standard pathway to FAFSA eligibility. Confirm with FAFSA and your target school.
03 · AI Economy Worker
The AI Economy Worker
Recognizes AI is reshaping their industry and wants skills — and a credential to back them up — before the curve passes them by.
“AI literacy is the new high school diploma. We give you both.”
Goal
Become more competitive in an AI-driven workforce.
How SVHS fitsOur AI course is built by an institution with 7 AI assistants on Amazon Bedrock and 200,000+ hours of platform engineering. Not a buzzword module — taught by a school that runs on AI every day.
04 · Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur
Already running or building a business, but lacks formal business education and the diploma some licensing and contracting situations require.
“Diploma. Business school. AI guide. Everything a founder needs.”
Goal
The knowledge to run a real business plus the credentials to access funding and partners.
How SVHS fitsSVBS adds 274 hours of Silicon Valley methodology — raising venture capital, contracts, IP, M&A, marketing. Pair it with Sherpa, the AI startup guide built on the Zero-to-IPO methodology, and you have the toolkit most Silicon Valley founders spent years and serious money to assemble.
05 · Licensing Seeker
The Licensing Seeker
Wants to enter a licensed profession — real estate, insurance, nursing assistant, EMT, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, cosmetology, and dozens more.
“The accredited diploma that meets the requirement. Full stop.”
Goal
Meet the minimum credential requirement for their target license.
How SVHS fitsMost state licensing boards that require a high school diploma accept diplomas from regionally accredited institutions. SVHS is accredited by Cognia & WASC. Always confirm specific requirements with your state board before enrolling.
06 · Veteran
The Veteran
Served in the military, may have left high school to enlist, and is now transitioning to civilian employment or higher education.
“Your service counted. Your diploma will too.”
Goal
Close the credential gap to access GI Bill benefits, civilian employment, or college.
How SVHS fitsSelf-paced. Fully accredited. 24/7 — no fixed schedules. The Cognia/WASC standard meets the bar civilian employers, federal agencies, and college admissions offices recognize. GI Bill benefits apply to college, not SVHS itself — confirm with the VA.
07 · Parent & Role Model
The Parent & Role Model
Has children at home and wants to model the value of education, gain the respect of their family, or finish something important they left behind.
“Finish your diploma. Show your kids what’s possible.”
Goal
Personal achievement and family leadership.
How SVHS fitsThe most powerful thing you can teach your kids about education is to finish yours. Around your job, around your family, on your schedule.
08 · International Student
The International Student
Received their secondary education outside the U.S. and needs a U.S.-accredited credential for employment, licensing, or college admission.
“A U.S.-accredited high school credential — issued, recognized, transferable.”
Goal
A U.S.-recognized credential that unlocks opportunities requiring American educational credentials.
How SVHS fitsSVHS is a U.S. private school accredited by Cognia and WASC — the same regional bodies that accredit traditional U.S. high schools. Fully online and accessible worldwide.
09 · Second-Chance Student
The Second-Chance Student
Left school due to hardship — economic pressure, health, family emergency, incarceration, any number of life circumstances — and is ready to complete what they started.
“Life interrupted your education. Life doesn’t get the last word.”
Goal
Closure, credential, and a fresh start on their own terms.
How SVHS fitsYou didn’t fall behind. Life happened. SVHS is self-paced — no semesters that move on without you, no class that leaves you behind. You pick up exactly where you are.
Not a GED. Not a certificate.
The SVHS diploma vs. a GED — side by side.
Both are legitimate, both are widely recognized. They are different documents with different implications for some professional licensing, federal employment, and certain college admissions contexts. Here’s where it matters.
SVHS Diploma
GED
Issued by
Accredited private high school
State testing service
Document type
High school diploma
Certificate of equivalency
Accreditation
Cognia + WASC (dual)
N/A — it’s a test
FAFSA eligibility
Yes — standard pathway
Yes
Ivy / UC system recognition
Recognized — graduates accepted
Sometimes; verify with school
Some professional licensing
Diploma route — broadly accepted
Some boards require diploma, not GED
Some federal / government employment
Typically accepted
Varies by agency
NCAA eligibility
NCAA Code 851733
Not NCAA approved
Course transcripts
Full transcript with grades
Score report only
How it works
Four steps. Your schedule. Real credential at the end.
We strip out everything that isn’t learning. No commute, no semesters, no waiting for the next intake. Self-paced doesn’t mean unsupported — you have AI assistants, real teachers, and 24/7 student support throughout.
01
Apply in five minutes
Quick application — name, email, prior education if any. We’ll evaluate transferable credits so you don’t repeat what you’ve already done.
No commitment
02
Build your plan
Frankie AI Advisor maps a course plan to your goal — college, licensing, career, or all three. Real teachers stay in the loop.
With Frankie AI
03
Learn at your pace
Coursework available any time on any device. Sage tutors, Zip keeps your momentum honest, Sid is on call for anything else.
Self-paced, 24/7
04
Graduate. Move forward.
A fully accredited diploma and official transcript. CEEB code on file. Recognized by colleges, employers, and licensing boards.
Verifiable transcript
The AI team
Seven AI assistants. Built into the curriculum, not bolted on.
Most schools talk about AI. SVHS runs on it. Each course ships with a roster of specialized assistants — tutors, advisors, coaches, support — built on Amazon Bedrock and Claude with 200,000+ hours of platform engineering behind them. Always on. Never tired. Never replaces your teachers.
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Sage
AI Tutor
Subject-matter tutoring across every course — explains, demonstrates, walks you through.
Always on
F
Frankie
Academic Advisor
Helps you plan your courses, set goals, and decide what to take next.
Always on
Z
Zip
Pacing Coach
Keeps your momentum honest — schedules, nudges, gentle accountability.
Always on
A
Ace
Test Prep Coach
AP, SAT, ACT, and licensure-prep drilling. Knows what shows up on each exam.
Always on
B
Barni
Reading & Writing
Essays, comprehension, argument structure — calibrated to your level.
Always on
D
Dot
Math Specialist
Algebra through pre-calc — works the problem with you, not at you.
Always on
S
Sid
Student Support 24/7
Account, scheduling, transcript and tech help. Always on, always responsive.
Always on
The Platform
Amazon Bedrock · Claude
200,000+ hours of engineering. The same infrastructure that powers the seven assistants and our curriculum delivery.
99.9% uptime
What’s included & what it costs
Pay for what you need. Stack what serves your goal.
The diploma is the foundation. SVBS and Sherpa are subscriptions you add only if they map to your career goal. No bundles you don’t want.
Foundation
The Diploma
Everything you need to graduate — accredited, self-paced, recognized.
Contact
admissions for tuition
- Full SVHS high school diploma
- Cognia + WASC accreditation
- Official transcript + CEEB code on record
- AI Course included — applied AI literacy
- Frankie, Sage, Zip, Ace, Dot, Sid AI assistants
- Real credentialed teachers in the loop
Payment plans available. Talk to admissions for financial-aid pathway details.
Most popular
Diploma + Business School
Pair the diploma with 14 self-paced business courses. The credential and the skills.
$25
/ month · SVBS
- Everything in The Diploma
- 274 hours · 14 SVBS courses
- Tech Professional plan — all courses, full knowledgebase
- Prof AI bot for SVBS coursework
- Mapped to coordinator & analyst roles
- Cancel anytime; resume anytime
SVBS tuition is separate from diploma tuition; bundle pricing available.
For founders
Founder Stack
Diploma + SVBS + Sherpa AI guide. For students building a venture.
$50
/ month · adds Sherpa
- Everything in Diploma + SVBS
- Sherpa AI startup guidance
- Zero-to-IPO methodology by David Smith
- Milestone Progress system
- Pathway to Liquidity Club network
- Investor view-only access (free)
Sherpa is for active founders. Investors and board members get free view-only access.
No income or employment guarantees. We’re an accredited institution providing legitimate credentials and skills — we let the strength of the program speak for itself. FAFSA, GI Bill, and licensing requirements vary; always confirm with the relevant agency.
License & licensing
If your license requires an accredited diploma, SVHS gives you that.
Most state licensing boards that require a high school diploma accept diplomas from regionally accredited institutions. SVHS holds Cognia and WASC accreditation — the same regional bodies that accredit traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
Use the checker to see general guidance for your state and profession. We always recommend verifying directly with your specific state licensing board before enrolling — requirements vary and update.
Real estateCosmetologyEMTCNAHVACElectricalPharmacy techInsurancePlumbingDental assistant
+ many more
From the Class
Real students. Real reasons. Real outcomes.
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I run a salon. I needed the diploma to sit for my cosmetology license — but I never thought I’d say I actually enjoyed finishing it. Sage walked me through algebra at midnight more times than I can count.
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Maria L.
Cosmetologist, Phoenix · Class of 2024
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Self-paced wasn’t a feature for me — it was the only way this worked. Two kids and a swing shift. I finished in 11 months.
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Devon P.
Logistics coordinator
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I left high school at 17 to enlist. Twenty-two years later I have the diploma. My VA counselor said the Cognia/WASC accreditation is what mattered.
JR
James R.
U.S. Army (Ret.) → community college
Common questions
Smart questions. Direct answers.
Adult students arrive skeptical — rightly so. There’s a lot of noise online about diplomas and accreditation. Here’s the straight version.
Still have questions?
Talk to a real admissions counselor. No pressure, no hard sell.
Is this a real diploma or a GED?
A real diploma — not a GED, not a certificate of completion. SVHS is accredited by Cognia and WASC, the same regional accrediting bodies that evaluate traditional high schools. Our graduates have been accepted to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and every Ivy League school.
How do I know SVHS isn’t a diploma mill?
SVHS has been accredited by Cognia and WASC for over a decade. Both are publicly searchable and independently verifiable. We’ve served more than 100,000 students since 2013. We have CEEB codes (408936 for full-time, 290023 for supplemental). We’re NCAA approved (Code 851733) and UC A-G approved. Any institution or employer can confirm our accreditation in minutes.
Will colleges actually accept this diploma?
Yes. SVHS transcripts are accepted by hundreds of institutions worldwide, including every Ivy League university and the full UC system. We recommend confirming with each specific target institution — that’s standard advice for any school.
Will this qualify me for FAFSA and financial aid?
A diploma from an accredited institution is the standard pathway to FAFSA eligibility, and SVHS is accredited by Cognia and WASC, which meets that standard. We recommend confirming with FAFSA and the specific institution, as requirements can vary.
Does this meet the requirement for my specific license or profession?
Most state licensing boards that require a high school diploma accept diplomas from regionally accredited institutions, and SVHS is accredited by Cognia and WASC. Requirements vary by state and profession — always confirm with the relevant licensing board before enrolling.
How long will it take?
That depends entirely on where you are in your coursework and how much time you have to study. SVHS is self-paced with no deadlines — you progress at the speed that fits your life. Adult diploma students often complete faster than expected.
I started an online program before and didn’t finish.
SVHS is self-paced with no semesters that end without you and no class that moves on without you. You pick up exactly where you left off. The structure is designed around life happening — not life cooperating perfectly with a fixed schedule.
What if I’m not good with technology?
You don’t need to be. SVHS is accessible on any device, supported by Sid AI (24/7 customer support), and backed by real credentialed teachers who provide feedback throughout your coursework. You won’t be left alone with a screen.
I’m too old for this.
SVHS has no age limit. The program is self-paced, entirely online, and designed for people who have real lives to manage alongside their education.
How is this different from a GED?
A GED is a high school equivalency test — you pass it and receive a certificate of equivalency. An SVHS diploma is an actual diploma, issued by an accredited institution. Both are widely recognized, but they are different documents with different implications for some professional licensing, government employment, and certain college admissions contexts.
Adult Diploma Program · Now enrolling
Your Credential.
Your Career.
Your Way.
Five-minute application. No commitment. We’ll evaluate transferable credits so you don’t repeat anything you’ve already done.
Cognia accredited
WASC accredited
NCAA · 851733
UC A-G approved
CEEB · 408936
100,000+ students since 2013
Now enrolling · Class of 2026
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