KAUST Virtual Young Training Academy  

 

THE

ACADEMY

 

 

KVA is a summer experience like no other that offers qualified high school students a fully virtual opportunity to earn certifications in 9 college level classes. The program provides a supportive online environment where students are encouraged to explore their personal interests in STEM related fields. Focused on foundational courses in python, calculus and humanities, students explore their personal interests through academic and enrichment elective tracks in advanced subject material of their choice. The college focused Academy offers an extensive range of lectures and workshops that provide personal access to top US higher education admission officers, KAUST Gifted Student Program Admissions, international speakers, KAUST STEM divisions, and KAUST faculty mentorships. The Academy boasts a vibrant virtual community where students are supported by a robust technological infrastructure, tutorship, experience coordinators and engaging games and activities. Upon successful program completion, students will earn a certification of completion from KAUST in addition to their class certificates.  

 

 

 

 

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THE SUMMER 

2022 ACADEMY

 

KVA is a personalized eLearning summer intensive program open to top talented 10th and 11th grade Saudi Youth who seek a competitive edge to enhance their candidacy for higher education matriculation in Kingdom or Out of Kingdom. The fully virtual academy is the nations’ first online program of its kind; combining academic, enrichment programming and elective activities as only KAUST can. The premier online high school Academy offers talented students exposure to academic subjects expected by top university admissions that are typically not offered in a traditional high school curriculum.

 

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Philosophy & Approach

 

To prioritize the holistic development of the student, taking into consideration their full academic and personal journey and growth needs beyond the classroom. 



Mission

 

To advance KAUST’s larger commitment to Saudi youth by offering the next generation unparalleled opportunities and support in their academic and personal journeys to becoming the nation’s future leaders, thinkers, and innovators. 


Goals

  • To fill learning and development gaps brought on by the global pandemic, ensuring that none of our young Saudi students misses the opportunity to progress and grow during this time. 
  • To produce alumni who are prepared with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the nation and the world in ways that will be most needed in a rapidly changing 21st century.  
  • To give Saudi students an edge internationally, particularly as global education is disrupted, so that they remain competitive and equipped for the next phase of their journeys in higher education and the professional world. 

 

 

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OFFERINGS

 

4

WEEKS

 

181

HOURS

 

12 University

Partners

 

Endless

Possibilities