HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY

International Torah Academy (ITA) recognizes that students may earn high school credits through a variety of learning experiences, including other schools, homeschool instruction, and independent study.

To ensure academic integrity, all credits applied toward an ITA diploma must be formally evaluated and approved.

Grade-Level Transfer Cap

ITA accepts transfer students through 11th grade only.
Students may not transfer directly into 12th grade.

Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee

All transcript and credit transfer requests are subject to a $100 base evaluation fee, plus $25 per half-credit evaluated.
Fees are non-refundable and must be paid prior to review.

Transfer of Outside Coursework

Credits earned at another high school, college, or approved program may be transferred upon submission of an official transcript.
Only courses that meet ITA’s academic and Torah-integrated standards will be accepted.

Independent or Parent-Taught Coursework

Courses taught by parents, learned independently, or completed outside an accredited program may be considered for credit only after validation.
Validation may be achieved through:
- Passing the ITA Subject Examination for the relevant course, or
- Submitting an official standardized exam score (e.g., CLEP, AP) that meets ITA standards.
Documentation such as syllabi, reading lists, and samples of work may also be required.

CLEP Exams & Dual Enrollment

Credits earned through CLEP examinations or dual enrollment college courses may be applied toward ITA graduation requirements if the student achieves a passing score/grade and submits an official transcript or score report.

Retake Policy for Validation Exams

Students who do not pass a Subject Examination may retake it once only.
The full examination fee applies to re-takes.
After two unsuccessful attempts, the student must complete the course directly through ITA to earn credit.

Residency Requirement

ITA requires students to complete a portion of their credits directly through ITA in order to receive a diploma.
The exact number of required credits is determined on a case-by-case basis by ITA administration.