FAQs

• Schedule an admissions consultation with an admissions associate or attend a virtual open house
• Fill out an online application via Ravenna
• Submit your supporting materials. We require:
  • Recommendations from a math and English teacher. You may use the linked forms if convenient.
  • Previous and current transcripts.
  • A graded writing sample.
  • ISEE, SSAT, PSAT or scores. If you do not have any of these scores, you may request our internal math and writing assessments.
  • After submitting an application, sign up for a Zoom interview with our Director of Admissions.

Read more about our application process here. 

In the admissions process, Dwight Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Dwight Global considers applications on a rolling basis. The priority admissions deadline for the first round of admissions is January 15, 2023.

Dwight Global Online School looks for students who are passionate about learning and can thrive in a rigorous online academic setting. Dwight Global students are also independent-minded in their interests, good self-managers of time, and uncompromising in the pursuit of their goals. Dwight Global students comprise a community of globally minded, innovative students who are interested in sharing their diverse talents and experiences while they each pursue their own spark of genius.

Dwight has a long-standing commitment to its financial aid program, which allows students to have an independent school education regardless of the family’s financial circumstances. Dwight values enrolling a highly qualified student body with diverse talents, interests, and backgrounds. Dwight grants financial aid awards annually on the basis of financial need. All financial aid awards are made independent of admissions decisions. Recipients of financial aid must reapply each year, and all financial aid information is kept confidential. Financial aid awards are typically renewed each year, as long as the family’s financial circumstances still show need.

Dwight Global Online School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, national, or ethnic origin, physical disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Yes, even though Dwight Global is an online program, our students must comply with state mandated health documentation requirements. Students must meet these requirements within 14 days of their first day of school. Upon enrolling, each student is required to submit an annual physical evaluation and meet standard US school entry immunization requirements.

Consistent with U.S. federal rules, Dwight Global Online School does not issue I-20s/eligibility for foreign student visas to online students.

Please email the Admissions Office at admissions@dwight.global, or give us a call at +1-212-724-2420.

Many different students benefit from flexibility in scheduling and personalization that online learning options offer, including those who train, travel, compete, and perform ― athletes, dancers, actors, and musicians ― as well as home-schooled students or anyone seeking one-to-one support. The interactive learning space provides students with a personalized, dynamic, and flexible learning experience to meet their needs and academic interests.

Yes, our college counselors and Deans help facilitate the course selection process for each student. 

Our course-hosting infrastructure is designed for maximum compatibility and minimal requirements: Students need a notebook computer with a Windows or Mac operating system. If you want to view our online platform, Canvas, on a device with a smaller screen, we recommend using the Canvas mobile app. We recommend that students have an updated PC or Apple desktop or laptop; Chromebooks are not able to support some software used in our classes. Your laptop should have a camera and microphone as well. Most importantly, you should have consistent access to the internet.

The following 22 credits are required for graduation:

• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of mathematics
• 4 credits of science
• 4 credits of social studies
• 3 credits of foreign language
• 3 credits of electives/additional foreign language (must include 1 credit of health education)

Students enrolled in Dwight School taking Dwight Global courses have additional graduation criteria to satisfy state requirements. 

Dwight Global offers a range of online high school courses that are highly interactive and encourage meaningful collaboration within a small online cohort of students. These courses are designed, developed, and taught by our experienced faculty. Our curriculum promotes the development of open-minded, independent thinkers who can apply what they have learned in the real world. Program evaluation surveys provide regular feedback about student learning, participation, and assessment. Instructors are reviewed regularly and given opportunities to participate in the professional development regarding the latest techniques in online pedagogy. We work on an ongoing basis to add new courses to expand the range of choices for our students based on their needs and interests.

Absolutely! Dwight Global families have multiple opportunities to get involved with Dwight School in New York for in-person academic experiences. Some students choose to take part in the Dwight Global "Blended" Program. Students in the Blended Program take most of their classes on the ground at Dwight’s New York campus, and then take one or two classes through Dwight Global at night. The Blended Program is the perfect option for students with a set schedule who can physically attend school every day. If you are interested in the Blended Program, please note that you will pay tuition for Dwight New York and will go through the separate Dwight New York admissions process.

In addition to the Dwight Global residential experiences, such as Orientation and our January STEAM weekend, we also offer Dwight Global students the opportunity to get involved outside of classes.  If you are local to the New York area, we'd invite you to use our space at 18 West 89th Street to join us for proctored study halls. Additionally, while we do offer virtual clubs through Dwight Global, some of our students choose to participate in clubs on the ground, such as Spark Tank, Mock Trial, and theater productions.  Parents are also invited to some events hosted by the Dwight School Parents Association, like the annual International Food Festival.  We love to get Dwight Global students involved in the broader Dwight community!

Dwight has a system of multi-level mentoring across all grades. Through a very personalized approach, Dwight seeks to develop a unique “spark of genius” in every student.  In addition to our synchronous classes, students may set up one-on-one tutorials with any and every teacher. All teachers are highly accessible and required to respond to any student inquiry within 24 hours. Additionally, Dwight’s Quest program ensures that students are able to receive, when needed, additional individualized attention and support for academic success.

Yes, Dwight Global Online School offers both IB and AP courses. Renowned for the highest academic standards and assessment, both IB and AP courses are looked upon very favorably by colleges and universities.

The academically challenging and engaging courses are structured around seminar-based live discussion meetings. In classes with a maximum of 15 students from around the world, students will participate in real-time video-conference courses taught by Dwight teachers in an online classroom. Instruction is guided through explanations, resources and materials, and interactive use of media. Students will also have access to recorded video lectures and will complete other online and offline course materials. Teachers provide feedback to promote lifelong learning habits, as students develop communication, organization, research, and social skills.

Dwight Global students carry a full online course load, completing five to six courses per year. Each course has weekly modules. Core courses require approximately four hours a week each, while electives require approximately three hours each. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses require a time commitment of five-six hours weekly.

Additionally, Dwight Global combines real-time video conference seminars, individual online tutorials, and optional residential experiences several times a year. Dwight Global provides the best elements of day school, boarding school, and online school, so each week may not look exactly the same, thanks to the diverse opportunities provided by both our virtual and real- world academic environments.

Most Dwight Global students enroll in a full-time program of five to six courses. There are, however, multiple students that take just one or two classes with us — classes “a la carte”.

Yes, colleges and universities will accept Dwight Global’s online classes for admissions. If a student receives a strong score on an AP exam or on a Higher Level IB exam, he/she may enter college with advanced standing credit or place out of introductory-level courses (each school has its own policy and students should check with the college or university directly). Colleges and universities understand that online courses help to promote lifelong learners, and view our online courses similarly as those taken in the classroom.

Universities around the world and across the United States regard the IB Diploma as the "gold standard" in pre-university preparation. The IB seeks to educate students as lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens.

Yes, Dwight online courses are NCAA-approved.

The College Board will no longer offer Subject Tests and therefore colleges and universities will no longer recommend or require subject tests as part of a student's application To show their ability in different areas and make a stronger portfolio, we strongly recommend online students focus on the AP exam and taking a rigorous course load.