Academics at SOA:
Nurturing Global Minds
All students complete core general education courses for a broad academic foundation.
From 10th grade, students can choose electives in specific areas of interest for academic depth.
The Starseek Project allows students to explore subjects through practical experience, fostering curiosity, comprehensive abilities, and social responsibility.
Core courses cover six major subject areas (Social Sciences, English, Second Language, Mathematics, Experimental Sciences, Visual Arts) aligning with California's UC A-G course system.
Students can choose from over 30 elective courses, allowing them to deeply explore and specialize in 1-2 areas of interest. This ensures personalized engagement and expertise in their chosen fields.
Our college counseling provides holistic planning and personalized guidance, helping students craft unique personal stories and effective college application strategies.
It promotes interdisciplinary learning through competitions, social practices, and academic research. It broadens students' horizons and develops their creativity and critical thinking skills.
It helps students develop good study habits and essential social skills. Through workshops, students learn time management, communication, and teamwork, preparing them for success.
Cross-cultural activities emphasize language learning and application, fostering intercultural communication skills. Students participate in cultural exchanges and international projects, becoming global citizens.
Areas: Life Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
Dive into cutting-edge fields and develop problem-solving skills crucial for innovation in the 21st century.
Areas: Sociology, Psychology, Linguistics, Anthropology, etc.
Examine human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics, developing critical analysis skills and a deeper understanding of complex societal issues.
Areas: Sociology, Psychology, Linguistics, Anthropology, etc.
Cultivate creativity and critical thinking while exploring the depth of human culture and expression.
Areas: Economics, Finance, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, etc.
Explore the principles that drive global markets and organizations, developing analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
Areas: For those who want to be on the sports team
Balance academic excellence with athletic pursuits, preparing for opportunities in collegiate sports.
Areas: Unlimited
Students without specific interests can freely choose courses from different disciplines for a broad knowledge base and diverse learning experience.
The Starseek Project offers powerful interdisciplinary learning experiences:
Diverse subject competitions guided by top coaches
Projects guided by doctoral students and professors from top U.S. universities
Developing practical projects to solve social problems
Identifying issues, proposing solutions, and making meaningful social changes
At SOA, we believe in personalized education. Our mentors guide students in selecting courses that match their interests and abilities, ensuring a challenging yet rewarding academic journey.