Highlights
- Families choose U-Tech Prep for our community feel.
- Families choose U-Tech for our range of academics and dual enrollment.
- Families choose U-Tech so their children can pursue their passions.
Overview
U-Tech Preparatory Academy, established by Jenison Innovation Academy, offers over 15 years of accredited, skillful online course delivery to students worldwide who seek quality, diploma, or individual course options in English. U-Tech Prep brings the home, school, and world together in an engaging, close-knit community. We work directly with every family and know each family’s needs and why they chose us. We value putting our students first by offering individualized pathways, ongoing mentoring support, academic excellence, and innovation. Students have weekly, live academic advising and opportunities for live group and one-on-one sessions facilitated by their content teachers and their academic advisor.
- from 11
- to 19 years old
Co-Education
from 7,200 to 9,300 USD
Founded in 2011
N/A
260 students
Academics
All full-time U-Tech students receive individual academic advising to customize their weekly schedules and develop long-term goals. Middle school students work at their own pace in a mastery-based curriculum accentuating the student-parent-teacher partnership. High school students engage in NCAA-approved coursework that includes Advanced Placement and a university dual-enrollment option. Students in grades 8-12 experience increased agency and collaboration in the Scholars Academy, where they design interest-based, interdisciplinary projects meant to enhance critical thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, and communication and interpersonal skills important for their future education and career.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Foreign languages taught
Accreditations
Cognia Accredited, NCAA Approved Courses, Michigan Department of Education
Tuition Fees for 2026
Learn more about U-Tech Preparatory Academy tuition fees for 2026, including general fee details and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at U-Tech Preparatory Academy range from USD 7,200 to USD 9,300, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Online Learning Information
Time Zones Served
Online Learning Formats
Student Support
Students have weekly virtual meetings with their academic advisor. U-Tech Prep staff members are hired internally and personally know and directly interact with every student and family. Content teachers offer live sessions, which are also available as recordings, regular virtual drop-in hours, and provide individualized feedback. There is also a student meet-up group and a parent meet-up group.
Technology & Platform
U-Tech Prep uses the most current version of the Blackboard learning management system, which can be accessed at all times by computer or the smartphone app. Students can complete all of their work with a stable internet connection, a computer or laptop with hardware and software that can support Blackboard, and a webcam.
Global Community & Networking
U-Tech Prep students currently represent North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia - and counting! They connect with each other through discussion boards, the student meet-up group, and share and learn information about each other in the monthly school newsletter. Students are able to establish clubs based on their personal interests. One key feature of U-Tech Prep is the movement between online learning and U.S. student exchange opportunities. U-Tech Prep collaborates with Jenison Innovation Academy to provide access to one-year or one-semester F-1 visa student exchanges in beautiful and safe Western Michigan.
Things to know
Enrollment phase
Semester 1 August, Semester 2 January
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 5 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
U-Tech Preparatory Academy welcomes a vibrant community of 260 students representing different nationalities.
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Tuition fees for U-Tech Preparatory Academy range from 7200 to 9300 USD per year depending on the student’s grade and chosen program.
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- Address: 7506 Church Ct, Jenison, MI 49428, United States
