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is an internationally recognized, non-profit, mastery-based K-12 school founded by Salman Khan in 2014 to cultivate his student-centered philosophy in a physical school environment.
Lower School Campus is located at 3233 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Upper School Campus is located at 1200 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Our mission: We are a community of learners empowering every student to navigate their own path.
Our model is designed to make time and space for every student to build a strong foundational knowledge, have voice & choice in their learning, and develop their social-emotional and excecutive skills so they are prepared to navigate their own path in a collaborative world.
Khan Lab School's dual enrollment partnership with Foothill College ensures students can extend their interests and pursue college-level studies while in high school.
The Class of 2021 was our first graduating senior class. KLS graduates have been accepted to excellent four-year universities and colleges nationwide.
We belong to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and are accredited by Cognia and the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Watch this report from international broadcaster Voice of America: "Our children, they love going to school, to the point that even if they are tired or sick or have the ...moreflu... they will not skip school." hide
- 11/21/2016
At TechBBQ in Copenhagen, Executive Director Dominic Liechti shares how Khan Lab School is disrupting education. "How can we use the power of technology to humanize the classroom?"
- 11/18/2016
"We started by looking at what concepts we would like to expose our kids to, starting with conflict, relationships, culture and identity, as well as the skills the workforce is ...moredemanding as we move from an industrial age to a conceptual age. There`s no question about learning basic skills like reading and writing, but equally there is no need for memorization." hide
- 11/01/2016
NPR Ed visits Khan Lab School and explores innovations in student-directed learning.
- 08/30/2016
This story originally appeared on CBS This Morning.
Club or Organization: After School Enrichment Program, Leadership Team, Robotics Team, Student Council, Student-led clubs
School Notes
Founded in 2014, Khan Lab School is a non-profit, mastery-based
school with two campuses in the heart of Silicon
Valley.Created by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and
author of One World Schoolhouse, Khan Lab School has served as a
site of innovationfor teaching and learning. Our
student-centered approach ignites students' curiosity,
promotesindependent learners,and encourages students to
pursue projects that align with their interests and ambitions. As a
mastery-based school, we focus on the learning outcomes that matter
most and evaluate student growth with meaningful metrics rather
than traditional letter grades.
When is the application deadline for Khan Lab School?
The application deadline for Khan Lab School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Khan Lab School located?
Khan Lab School is located in the Shoreline West neighborhood of Mountain View, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Shoreline West.
Grades: PK-12 | 38 students25.5 miles 2500 Cottonwood Drive San Bruno, CA 94066 (650) 624-3165
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
512/15/2021
This school expects us to get 90%, and yet gives us no time to prepare. I`m a longtime student and this school has ruined my mental health and I can`t leave because the school tells my parents lies about how "good" KLS is. I can`t wait to graduate from this place.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Stressed student
510/8/2020
For the past 2 years, new leadership has been pushing a more conventional education model for ease and convenience. Khan Lab School was once revolutionary, but now it is overrated. Teachers used to have a major voice in the school's vision and execution of it's mission, but now just follow the administration's directions.
- Posted by Teacher - Former Advisor
52/24/2020
KLS is a great home for families who care about strong academics without the stress of "doing school". Mastery-based learning means no gaps in one's education, project-based learning means kids are engaged and have agency in the learning process. There is 1-on-1 advising and a curriculum for teaching social and emotional learning. It's a small school with an emphasis on mixed-age learning and tutoring which really fosters community and compassion, not competition.
- Posted by Administrator - Theresa
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