UT International High School
Full-Time Virtual School for Non-Texas Residents
Eligible non-Texas residents may enroll in the full-time, online virtual high school Diploma Program which requires tuition payments by parents. This program is open to students living out-of-state and international locations.
Registration is open for Fall 2025!
Fall Semester courses begin August 11, 2025. The UTHS International Diploma Program offers online courses in more than 75 subject areas and students enrolled full-time are eligible to earn a Texas high school diploma. This program serves students who are non-Texas residents, including students from out-of-state and international locations.
Core courses are NCAA approved and Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses are audited and approved by The College Board. The UT High School operates as a special purpose school district, approved by the Texas Education Agency. Students enrolled in the full-time UTHS International Diploma Program complete courses from home utilizing a fully online, asynchronous instructional program aligned to a fall, spring, and optional summer session calendar. Students complete state required courses and take state-required end-of-course exams to meet all Texas public school graduation requirements to earn a Texas high school diploma.
Information Webinars
Students and parents can join us for one of our live webinars or office hours for prospective students to learn more about the program. There will be opportunities to ask general questions online during the live webinar, specific questions can be answered during office hours. A pre-recorded informational webinar is linked below for those unable to join us during the live webinar time or office hours.
Monday Webinars for Prospective Students and Parents: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (CST)
Join UTHS Prospective Student and Parent Office Hours on Tuesdays 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT)
We invite prospective students and their families to an open, informal session where you can connect with an expert to ask any questions about UTHS programs, the application process, or anything else you need to know. Feel free to join and leave at any point during the hour-long session. We're here to help!
Recorded UTHS International Informational Webinar
Fall and Spring Webinars
We encourage students and parents to join us for the fall and spring webinars for helpful tips for success and an opportunity to ask any questions.
The Fall Kick-off Webinar provides information for starting the Fall Semester in an online format and gives instructions on how to work within the Canvas platform. The Back-to-School Webinar provides guiding information for the Fall Semester, such as tips for submitting assignments online, viewing instructor feedback, and viewing your grades.
Spring Back to School Webinar Recording
Spring 2025 UTHS - International Back-To-School Webinar
About Our Courses & Final Exams
Our courses are aligned to Texas state standards (TEKS), and they're designed to support students in learning concepts so they can be successful on state assessments (STAAR) and prepared for the next course in each subject area. Students have one semester to complete each course; it is possible to finish a course early in the semester when students dedicate more time for learning each week. Online learning offers flexibility and opportunities to accelerate, but it is not designed to be a shortcut. Students take their six weeks and final exams on their home computer with secure testing requirements.
Eligibility to Enroll
Non-Texas residents including out-of-state and international students may enroll in the UTHS International Diploma Program as full time students to complete Texas graduation requirements and earn a high school diploma. Students must meet all of the following eligibility requirements to enroll in this Diploma Program.
- Maintain permanent residency outside of Texas in another state or country
- Be under the age of 21 years
- Completed 8th grade coursework (or equivalent credit by exams) in an accredited school program
- Have not already earned a high school diploma
Enrollment Process
- Complete the UTHS Online Learning Orientation in Canvas
- Both the student and parent must complete the UTHS Online Learning Orientation (approx. 45 min.). The student and parent create separate accounts, complete the course, then upload the two certificates of completion for the student and parent during the online enrollment process. To access the online orientation, visit: https://utexas.box.com/v/orientation-course
- Complete the online enrollment process in Skyward
- Families new to UTHS: Click here to request Skyward account access and register your child
- Families with existing UTHS Skyward Accounts: Use your existing Skyward Family Access portal to register your child for a UTHS program
- Complete all required forms within the Skyward enrollment system
- Upload copies of all required documents, including transcripts showing that the student is eligible for high school enrollment
- Pay your registration fee by credit card
- U.S. student registration fee: $150
- International student registration fee: $350
Not sure if you already have a UTHS Skyward account or forgot your password? Click here to request an email to reset your password.
Transcript Analysis
UT High School may require a foreign transcript analysis in order to determine transfer course credit for the student’s UT High School transcript. This is typical for students coming from another country in which the courses (or course descriptions) may be different and the language is not English. On a rare occasion, this may also be the case for a U.S.A. transcript from another state.
After a student completes the online enrollment process, UTHS collaborates with a transcript evaluation service. The counselor then meets with the student and parent to plan and finalize the student’s schedule. UTHS does not charge an additional fee for foreign transcript analysis, this is covered by your registration fee.
Program Costs
UT High School is a public school open to non-Texas residents who pay tuition each semester:
- Semester Online Course: $260 ($275 with integrated online textbook)
- Average Annual Full-Time Enrollment (7 fall and 7 spring semester courses): $3,640
- Semester Credit by Exam: $70 (includes $15 online final exam proctoring)
- Textbooks and Materials: Many courses are textbook free. Please refer to the course description to view course-related fees for additional resources and/or lab supplies.
All course enrollments include online final exam proctoring from the student's home computer. This eliminates the need for students to take final exams on-site at testing centers and results in an overall cost savings for parents.
2025-26 International Diploma Program Tuition Due Dates
Fall 2025 Tuition
- 1st payment of $1,040 (4 courses) due 8/11/2025
- 2nd/final payment of remaining balance ($780 for students taking 7 courses) due 10/1/2025
Spring 2026 Tuition
- 1st payment of $1,040 (4 courses) due 1/8/2026
- 2nd/final payment of remaining balance ($780 for students taking 7 courses) due 2/1/2026
*The 2nd/final payment amounts for each semester will be adjusted for students who received UTHS administrator approval to take fewer courses.
Summer 2025 Tuition
- All fees for summer courses are due by 6/2/2025
Course Schedules
A member of the UTHS Counseling and Student Services Team will review the student's transcripts and design a personal career plan for them. The next step is to complete your choice sheet, then the UTHS staff will schedule you into your courses. Students must enroll full-time during the spring and fall semesters and stay on-track to graduate in four years to maintain full-time status in the Diploma Program. Since Texas requires students to earn 26 credits to earn a high school diploma, students enroll in 7 courses per semester to complete 26 credits and graduate on-time in four years.
Full-time Diploma Program students should not enroll in courses online using the shopping cart. Be sure to follow the steps above to enroll in the full time program and work with your counselor who will place you in courses based on your personal career plan and ensure courses align to Texas graduation requirements.
