So what is 13th Year™?
13th Year™ is a company named for the year right after 12th grade. It places interactive college and career kiosks, its Student Pathway System™, inside high schools. Students explore colleges, trades, military service, scholarships and careers before, during and after school, and connect directly with the opportunities that fit them.
- Students and parents: visit 13th Year™ Plan to explore pathways and the 13th Year™ Scholarship.
- High schools: see how a free college and career kiosk works in your school.
- Colleges, military, trades and employers: learn how to reach students where they are.
Why people search for a "13th year of school"
Students and parents often hear the phrase and wonder whether an extra year is being added. In the U.S., some programs let students stay in a school setting longer, for example early college or "9–14" programs where students can earn college credit or an associate degree beyond 12th grade. These are optional programs, not an added grade for every student.