inspiring global minds

We're a fully accredited international high school that selects just70 students (ages 15-19) each year for a challenging, life-changingacademic year at sea - no sailing experience needed!

Imagine a school where the world is your classroom and the ship is your home  

Our students lead with courage, integrity, kindness, and respect. Because who you become matters just as much as where you go.

Global leadership

A+ World Academy focuses on developing the whole student. Our program is purposefully rigorous and can be exhausting but the results are amazing.

My Five to
Global Leadership

These five goals

form the foundation of our approach to global leadership

Through academics, global studies, communal living, maritime training, and reflective learning, we prepare students not just to succeed, but to lead with purpose in a complex, interconnected world.

GOAL 1

ACADEMICS

  • International Diploma
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • Personalized Learning
  • Experimental Learning

GOAL 2

GLOBAL STUDIES

  • Multi-Cultural Expereince
  • Cultural Analysis
  • Global Perspective
  • Understanding & Tolerance

GOAL 3

COMMUNAL LIVING

  • Community Mindedness
  • Cooperation
  • Social Consciousness
  • Shared Responsibility

GOAL 4

MARITIME TRAINING

  • Grit & Resilience
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Practical Skills

GOAL 5

REFLECTIVE LEARNING

  • Self-Reflection
  • Student-Led Learning
  • Growth Mindset
  • Personal Growth