At Khan Lab School
We believe in the development of caring and trusting relationships, meaningful mastery-based learning, a culture where students and teachers learn from one another, and the smart use of time, space, and technology.
What Sets Us Apart?
Learner-Centered
At Khan Lab School, students have the space and encouragement to take control of their own learning journey. Our teacher-guides cultivate an environment that nurtures independence and curiosity. With ample time, space, and support, students are empowered to pursue authentic interests.
Active Learning
Learning happens through active engagement, and communication and collaboration are essential skills for success. We dedicate roughly half of each student's experience to collaborative discussions, problem-solving, and real-world applications. The other half focuses on developing fluency in essential skills and content, all at a pace that suits the individual learner.
Flexible & Accelerated Pacing
Mastery of skills and content knowledge matters more than seat time. Freed from traditional pacing, our students often accelerate their learning by 1.5-2 grade levels per year and tackle college-level work as high school freshmen.
In the News
Khan Lab School Students on 60 Minutes
December 16, 2024
Journalist Anderson Cooper visited our Palo Alto and Mountain View campuses to see how Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmi…
New Series: The College Admission Lab
November 21, 2024
Khan Lab School proudly introduces the College Admission Lab speaker series, led by Brennan Barnard, our Director of…
Now Streaming on Netflix!
September 20, 2024
Big news! It’s been almost one year since camera crews filmed one of our Lower School classes and Sal Khan for…
Fox Business Interview with Sal Khan
September 5, 2024
Watch the latest video at foxbusiness.com - In this video, Sal Khan discusses the transformative role of technolog…
Now accepting applications for the 2025-26 School Year
Khan Lab School (KLS) is an independent K-12 co-education school based in the heart of Silicon Valley. We focus on creating an environment where curiosity thrives, mastery matters, and students actively design their own learning path.