EnGen is an online platform that offers English language classes for non-English speakers. Visit their website to learn more about their programs.

High School Diploma + English Language Training

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High School Diploma and English Language Training

If your first language is Spanish and you're looking to improve your English and earn your high school diploma, Penn Foster High School can help! We’ve partnered with EnGen, a platform that helps Spanish speakers improve their English and provide English language lessons with our high school classes. Through flexible, online classes, you can become both better at reading, writing, and speaking in English and a graduate of a U.S. accredited high school diploma¹ on your schedule, from home. Haz clic aquí para ver esta página en español.

Penn Foster High School is regionally and nationally accredited
The High School Diploma + English Language Training starts with a language assessment and personalized English lessons provided by EnGen so you can be successful in your high school level coursework.
Transfer eligible credits from your previous high school, even if your transcript is in Spanish, to save time and money when earning your diploma with Penn Foster.

Cost of Program

$1,299

$1,799 Save $500

$55/month, Start for as low as $99

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What You Will Learn

How to better understand and speak English through reading exercises and listening activities.
How to use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in English Language Arts courses.
How to use critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete learning tasks in science courses.
How to demonstrate understanding and complete learning tasks in math courses.
How to utilize writing skills to complete writing assessments.

Full Program Goal & Outcomes

This Program is Right for You If

Your first language is Spanish and you want to earn your high school diploma.
You’d like to strengthen your English writing and communication to advance in your job or education.
You want a flexible program you can do online on your time.

High School Diploma Career Outcomes

Having a high school diploma can help you earn more money and qualify for more jobs.* Improve your English and earn your U.S. high school diploma at your own pace online so you can prepare to take the next step toward getting a better job or going to college.

State Licensing Requirements

If you are interested in pursuing post-secondary education within your state you should check with your state to understand the requirements. States may impose requirements for receiving state financial aid. For example, an online High School diploma may not be recognized by some colleges and universities within your state to receive financial aid. We recommend you check with the institution for any specific restrictions - this is particularly important for residents of New York.

Improve Your English Online While Earning Your High School Diploma

High School Diploma Success Stories

Graduates of Penn Foster's High School Diploma program have been able to start new careers, advance in their current jobs, join the military, or pursue college degrees - all while learning at the speed that works best for them!

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Shiv S.

High School Graduate, 2023

“It was a great way to get my high school diploma at a quick and easy pace, while having enough content to truly learn as well.”

Online High School Diploma Curriculum

17 core credits
5 elective credits

First, you’ll strengthen your English with personalized classes with EnGen. Then, you’ll work on your high school lessons with additional language support. Our online high school diploma curriculum is a total of 21 credits that include standard high school classes like math and science. You will also be able to choose 5 elective classes in a few different subjects. Your courses include:

English
General Math
Biology
US History

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High School Diploma Tuition

Take the first steps toward joining the workforce, advancing in your career, attending college, or joining the military with our accredited online high school diploma. Choose from one of our low-cost customized payment plans below and get started today!

Option 1: Pay in full

Cost of Program¹

$1,299

$1,799 Save $500

Best price. Best value.
Pay the full cost today
No monthly payments

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Option 2: Monthly Auto Pay Plan

Cost of Program¹

$1,799

Pay $55 per month
Start for $99 down
All major credit and debit cards accepted

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Option 3: Monthly Mail Pay Plan

cost of program¹

$1,799

Pay $55 per month
Start for $99 down
Mail your payments

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Our Proven High School Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

Start anytime
No exam due dates
Self-paced

Interactive

Digital study guides
Self-check quizzes
Simulations and videos

Connected

24/7 access to online resources
Learning Resource Center
Dedicated Learner Center

Supportive

Expert faculty
Dedicated student services
Robust learning resources

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Penn Foster High School Diploma FAQs

How does the included English language training work?

The High School Diploma + English Language Training Program begins with an English language assessment. Based on how strong your English currently is, you will receive personalized language classes that can help you improve your speaking and writing through EnGen. Once you have improved your English and are ready, you will begin your high school classes.

What is EnGen?

EnGen is an online platform that offers English language classes for non-English speakers. Read their story to learn more.

Do students receive high school credits from their English language training?

Yes! The English language training provided by EnGen will not only help prepare students for their Penn Foster high school coursework in English, but they will also earn credits that count toward their high school diploma.

How long will the English language training part of the program take?

English language training through EnGen can take about 6 months to finish, on average, though some students may need more time depending on how strong their English is when they start.

How long does it take to finish Penn Foster’s high school classes?

After you finish your English language classes with EnGen, you’ll begin your Penn Foster High School classes. The online high school classes are done at the speed that works best for you. You will have up to 3 years to finish your classes if you need more time.

Is Penn Foster High School accredited?

Yes, it is! Penn Foster High School is nationally accredited by both the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and Cognia. In addition to our national accreditation, we are regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (CSS-MSA). You can find more details about each of our accreditations on the Penn Foster Accreditations page.

How much does online high school cost?

There are several factors that influence the total price of our high school program, including monthly offers, whether you’re transferring credits into the program and the payment plan you choose. Visit our online high school tuition page to get more information about costs and our payment plan options.

Does Penn Foster online High School accept transfer credits from other schools?

In order to successfully transfer credits into Penn Foster High School, you’ll need an official, sealed transcript sent from your previous school for evaluation. Transcripts can be in English or Spanish; our transcript evaluators are able to translate Spanish language transcripts to determine whether you have eligible transfer credits. We look at a few different things to decide which credits, if any, can transfer to Penn Foster. Visit our high school credit transfer page for more details.

Can adults enroll in online high school with Penn Foster?

Penn Foster welcomes students of all ages, including adult learners. Enrolling in our high school program is open to anyone 13 years or older who has completed the 8th grade. We know how challenging it can be to earn your diploma as an adult learner, so we do our best to make it as easy as possible for you with our online and self-paced learning platform.

What is Penn Foster's online high school curriculum like?

In order to earn your high school diploma from Penn Foster, you will need to complete 16 core credits and 5 elective credits. Each student gets to choose their five elective requirements from courses ranging from music appreciation and psychology to job-focused courses such as small business management and veterinary assistant.

Our core curriculum is made up of English, math, social science, science, arts and humanities as well as health and physical education courses. If you are transferring credits, your coursework may vary.

Disclaimers:

¹ The Penn Foster High School Diploma is a proprietary program. You are solely responsible for ensuring that the program and program award satisfy the education requirements of potential employers, desired postsecondary institutions, and all other relevant agencies. Neither job placement nor postsecondary admission are guaranteed to graduates upon program completion. Students who attend and complete the program as an adult, age 18 years or older, who wish to further verify their earned award may request a Certificate of Preliminary Education according the process outlined in the student catalog. The program name on file with the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed schools is High School 9-12.

In order to ensure that we are compliant with all of the regulations in your state, there is a minimum age requirement of 18 for our Career programs for Texas residents.

Sources:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Education Pays" Career Outlook Handbook. Accessed November 14, 2024.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.