U.S. History Classes Built for American Students Living Overseas
Accredited courses designed specifically for children of U.S. Mission and expat families.
Taught by experienced EFM educators • Aligned to U.S. standards • Flexible for global schedules
Elementary (Grades 1–4):
Weekly lessons that build early understanding of U.S. history
Middle School (Grades 5–8):
Accredited courses: U.S. History I & II, Civics, Government & Economics
High School (Grades 9–12):
Accredited U.S. history courses that meet university requirements
We’ll be in touch when classes open. We don’t send frequent emails.
What Parents and Students Are Saying
Designed for younger learners, this program introduces U.S. history and social studies in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow.
We use the Studies Weekly curriculum to cover civics and government, geography, economics, and history through student-friendly lessons.
No prior U.S. history experience needed.
What to Expect:
Flexible, stand-alone lessons that fit your family’s schedule
Weekly parent email with a clear plan and video support (Grades 3–4)
Option to complete work online or with newspaper-style materials
Research-based, standards-aligned, and interactive lessons
A comprehensive, accredited U.S. history program designed for students living overseas and aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Unlike most online courses, your child will receive consistent, personalized feedback from a real teacher.
Middle School Program (Grades 5-8)
What Makes This Program Different:
Self-paced with a clear suggested schedule
Asynchronous coursework that works across time zones
Nine structured units with project-based learning in every unit
Focus on writing, research, and skills often missed in international schools
Optional enrichment, including gifted & talented activities and AI integration
Teacher Support
Detailed feedback on every assignment
Rubrics and written comments to guide improvement
Unlimited Zoom calls for support
Direct teacher communication via email
Narrative feedback at the end of each unit
High School Program (Grades 9-12)
Accredited U.S. history courses designed to help students earn credit toward graduation and meet college-entry requirements while living overseas.
We offer:
U.S. History A (1775–1945)
U.S. History B (1945–Present)
Courses are developed by Edmentum and include research-based, multi-modal learning with detailed progress reporting.
What to Expect:
Each 0.5 credit course is designed for 90 days, with flexibility to fit your schedule
Students can test out of material they already know through mastery assessments
Unit activities and discussions graded by Virginia-licensed educators
Accredited through the Middle States Association
Courses are designed to meet U.S. graduation and college-entry requirements
Why U.S. History for Expats?
I began teaching in North Carolina in 2000 before joining the Peace Corps as an education volunteer in El Sauce, Nicaragua. After that, I taught at the American International School in Managua and later moved to Rabat, Morocco to teach at the Rabat American School.
Since then, I’ve taught in seven international schools around the world. Along the way, I saw the same challenge again and again. Students living overseas often miss out on a consistent U.S. history education.In 2019, I began creating middle school courses aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning to fill that gap. Today, U.S. History for Expats serves students in grades 1–12, with accredited middle and high school courses.Our Goal
To provide high-quality U.S. history courses for American students living outside the United States so they stay connected, prepared, and on track academically.
Dr. Kent Blakeney
Founder, U.S. History for Expats
International school teacher (7 schools worldwide)
20+ years teaching history
Virginia-licensed educator
U.S. History for Expats students are learning from all over the globe
Serving families in 60+ cities worldwide
Accra • Amman • Ankara • Bangkok • Bishkek • Bogotá • Bridgetown • Bucharest
Buenos Aires • Cairo • Canberra • Casablanca • Chennai • Dakar • Dhaka
Frankfurt • Geneva • Georgetown • Helsinki • Ho Chi Minh City • Istanbul
La Paz • Lima • Lisbon • London • Manila • Maputo • Mbabane • Mexico City
New Delhi • Nairobi • Oslo • Ottawa • Panama City • Paris • Phnom Penh
Podgorica • Port Moresby • Pristina • Quito • Rabat • Riga • Santiago
Santo Domingo • Singapore • Sofia • Tashkent • Tbilisi • Tel Aviv • Tokyo
Valletta • Vientiane • Vilnius • Warsaw • Windhoek • Yerevan
Wherever your family is posted, your child can stay connected to a U.S. history education.
We’ll reach out when enrollment opens. We don’t send frequent emails.