Sophia Learning is the new way of international education.

At GFP (Global Freshman Program), we are committed to providing students with high-quality, flexible, and recognised online education. That is why we have partnered with Sophia Learning, a trusted leader in affordable, accessible, and accredited online learning solutions.

Sophia’s courses are ACE®-recommended, meaning they have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) for college-level learning and credit transferability. This ensures that students who complete GFP’s cohort-based, facilitated online education model not only gain an engaging and structured learning experience but also earn transferable credits that can seamlessly integrate into their future degree programs.

Sophia is revolutionising general education and foundational coursework by offering high-quality, self-paced college-level courses, all designed using best practices in online learning, competency-based education, and rigorous academic assessment. Their courses are designed and reviewed by subject matter experts and instructional designers, aligning with the ADDIE instructional framework, Bloom’s taxonomy, and the highest standards for transferable university credit. Unlike many online course providers, Sophia’s courses undergo rigorous evaluation by the ACE and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), ensuring their academic integrity and value.

This means that students in GFP programs can confidently complete their coursework knowing that it meets the standards of higher education institutions worldwide.

The GFP and Sophia partnership ensures that students are not left to navigate online learning alone. By blending Sophia’s high-quality course offerings with GFP’s cohort-based, facilitated learning model, students benefit from structured academic oversight, peer collaboration, and ongoing mentorship.

This combination of on-demand flexibility and structured facilitation enhances student engagement, reduces the common pitfalls of online learning, and improves student success rates. Research confirms that students who complete Sophia courses persist at higher rates, are more likely to complete their degrees, and save both time and money on their path to graduation.

Sophia’s impact extends across more than 1,000 colleges and universities, many of which accept Sophia’s ACE-recommended courses for direct credit transfer. Institutions such as Arizona State University, University of Maryland Global Campus, Colorado State University Global, Purdue University Global, Southern New Hampshire University, and many more recognise Sophia’s coursework as a valuable and legitimate alternative to traditional on-campus courses.

This broad acceptance underscores the credibility and quality of Sophia courses, making them a trusted academic pathway for GFP students looking to fast-track their education, gain flexible learning options, and maximise transferability to their future university of choice.