Sail across the world and live a life of adventure, sailing, and exploring exotic cultures while completing grade 11, 12, or a gap year! We provide up to 64 students each year the opportunity to undertake an elite global educational endeavor.
Our students embark on a 10-month journey that takes them to 15+ ports of call across the Atlantic Ocean as they attend a fully accredited high school on the world`s oldest active fully rigged tall ship.
We equip our students with maritime training, allowing them to take on the responsibilities required to sail and maintain our beautiful ship the Sorlandet.
Our student's will take AP classes while they travel the world. They even have the option of completing the AP Capstone Diploma.
Aboard our ship, students enter into a close-knit community of peers that experience the world rather than looking at photos on social media or reading about cultures from a textbook.
This experience creates resilient, globalized, and confident young adults who are ready to become the global leaders they are meant to be. The only question is are you willing to take the adventure of a lifetime?
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 11-12, PG
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
A+ World Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
A+ World Academy
School Focus
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
11-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
2015
School Motto
Ship, Shipmate, Self.
Student Body
Enrollment
64 students
% International Students
95%
% Students Boarding
100%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms
School Uniforms
Average Class Size
12 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
ESL Courses Offered
No
Summer Program Offered
No
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$65,000
(61,900 Euro)
(61,900 Euro)
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jun. 1 / rolling
Director of Admissions
Adam Rule
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
Courses
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, English Literature and Composition , Human Geography, Physics, Psychology, Spanish, Visual Arts
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
1
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
8
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Any club students want to organize, Baking Club, Diving Club, Golf Club, Holiday Party Organization, Student Council, Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing
Any club students want to organize, Baking Club, Diving Club, Golf Club, Holiday Party Organization, Student Council, Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing
College Matriculation
Year: 2015 - 2021
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
IE University
25
Columbia College
6
Kings College London
6
Arizona State University
5
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
5
UCLA
5
NYU
4
Birmingham University SUNY
3
Pearson United World College
3
University of Victoria
3
School Notes
- A+ World Academy is an academic, preparatory high school on a Ship.
- We offer an American curriculum in which students take AP courses, offering the additional of option of completing the AP Capstone Diploma.
- A+ World Academy students go on to university after graduation when they're in 12th grade or gap year.
- Students live in a challenging maritime environment that fosters independence, communication, teamwork and leadership.
- The school is new, but our history is old. Even though the school was established in 2015, it evolved from a school that was established in the 80s, and the ship has been used for educational purposes since it was launched in 1927. In 2015 we combined these two elements to create a program that prepares students for university, the world and for leadership.
- Classes vary in size from 2 to 18 students (usually below 15), and teachers are ready to support our students around the clock.
- In port, our time is different. Half our time is spent on shore leave. Students will have the opportunity to explore the different ports in groups of four and feel for themselves the pulse of different cities. The other half of the time students will attend school excursions that immerse students in the most historical and culturally relevant parts of the city.
- The A+ campus is the world`s oldest operating fully rigged tall ship. We sailed for 40 years without an engine, and even today we sail about 90% of the time. Operating a ship takes teamwork. Students need to work together to move the ship from one port to the other. This generates a huge feeling of accomplishment in our students, as they can say that they helped sail this incredible ship around the world one more time.
- A+ World Academy accreditations: MSA - Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does A+ World Academy cost?
A+ World Academy's tuition is approximately $65,000 for boarding students.
What sports does A+ World Academy offer?
A+ World Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Sailing.
What is A+ World Academy's ranking?
A+ World Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), High percentage of boarding students and High percentage of international students.
When is the application deadline for A+ World Academy?
The application deadline for A+ World Academy is Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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We normally have 6 lessons a day and the school makes sure the lessons aren't too long for our understanding and the six lessons are very useful to us in that we cover alot and. . .
The biggest difference from other schools is that all the students live on a ship while sailing the world. That experience is something you can carry for the rest of your life.Another aspect of. . .
The moats unique thing about A+ World Academy is the fact that it’s a school on a tall ship. You’re not only attending the school, you’re also working as a crew member on the ship. . .
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