Pacific Academy Irvine does not publish a course catalog on its website; the Curriculum page links directly to the University of California (UC) A-G course list. This page uses the UC list for 2026-27 as its base, regroups the courses by the school’s subject areas, and adds the graduation requirements marked on the website, middle school courses, and the English Language Development, physical education, and college courses that fall outside the list. First, an overview of the UC list.
UC A-G refers to the 7 subject areas that the University of California and California State University require high school students to complete: a, history and social science; b, English; c, mathematics; d, laboratory science; e, language other than English; f, visual and performing arts; and g, college-preparatory elective.
These courses are designated honors on the school transcript but are not on the UC-approved honors list, so UC counts them as standard courses in admission
- Algebra II Honors
- Biology Honors
- English I Honors
- Geometry Honors
Graduation Requirements (205 Credits)
The school calculates graduation requirements in credits: a year-long course earns 10 credits and a one-semester course earns 5 credits. The table below comes from the subject table in the school brochure, and the total matches the Curriculum page on the website.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English (4 years) | 40 |
| Mathematics (3 years; must complete Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or equivalent courses) | 30 |
| History / Social Science (3 years: World History 10, U.S. History 10, American Government 5, Economics 5) | 30 |
| Science (2 years, chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) | 20 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) | 10 |
| Foreign Language (1 year) | 10 |
| Physical Education and Health (Physical Education: 4 semesters, 20 credits; Health: 1 semester, 5 credits) | 25 |
| Electives | 40 |
The school's Curriculum page states that graduation requires 205 credits in total, plus 60 hours of community service; the subject table in the school brochure also totals 205 credits, but the brochure text states 215 credits. The school notes that 205 credits is only the minimum for graduation and recommends that all students choose courses according to UC requirements.
The graduation requirements and the UC admission requirements are two separate standards. The table below places them side by side; the UC column comes from the University of California admissions website.
| UC A-G category | School graduation requirement / UC requirement |
|---|---|
| a History and social science | School: 30 credits (World History, U.S. History, American Government, Economics); UC: 2 years |
| b English | School: 40 credits (4 years); UC: 4 years |
| c Mathematics | School: 30 credits (3 years, including completion of Algebra II); UC: 3 years, with 4 years strongly recommended |
| d Laboratory science | School: 20 credits (2 years); UC: 2 years, with 3 years recommended |
| e Language other than English | School: 10 credits (1 year); UC: 2 years of the same language, with 3 years recommended |
| f Visual and performing arts | School: 10 credits (1 year); UC: 1 year |
| g College-preparatory elective | School: 40 elective credits; UC: 1 year, and Economics counts as category g |
| Grades and course count | UC: 15 year-long courses with a grade of C or higher, 11 of them completed before grade 12 |
EDUBUS recommends building the schedule to the UC recommended level rather than to the school’s graduation level. World language needs the most attention: the school requires only 1 year, and a student who takes only 1 year will not meet the UC minimum of 2 years of the same language. UC allows world language and mathematics courses taken in grades 7 and 8 to satisfy subject requirements, provided the high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.
Terms, Online Courses, and Outside Courses
This section answers three questions: how the school year is divided, how online courses are used, and whether students can take college courses.
| Terms and exams | The school year has two semesters: in 2026-27, the first semester begins August 17, 2026, with final exams December 14-16; the second semester begins January 4, 2027, with final exams May 24-26, and May 27 is the last day of classes. The calendar includes one early dismissal at 1:35 p.m. each month |
|---|---|
| Summer school | Summer school runs June 8 to July 17, 2026, and June 7 to July 16, 2027; the school has not published which subjects are offered in the summer |
| Online courses | The school offers online courses (Pacific Virtual Academy) for enrichment or acceleration; UC's 2026-27 list includes 31 online A-G courses, about 30% of the school's 103 courses |
| College courses | Students may take college courses at UC Irvine and Irvine Valley College (IVC) |
The school’s public pages do not state the number of courses per semester, the course selection period, or add and drop deadlines. Students in the Talented Student Program can adjust their schedules around training and competition calendars, with specific arrangements made individually with the school.
Course Pathways by Subject
The school does not publish grade levels for each course, so the pathways below are arranged by course level. CP refers to regular College Prep courses, Honors refers to honors sections, and AP refers to Advanced Placement courses.
English
- English I or English I Honors (not weighted by UC)
- English II or English II Honors (UC-approved honors)
- English III, English III Honors (UC-approved honors), or AP English Literature and Composition
- English IV or English IV Honors (UC-approved honors)
- English learners first complete three levels of English Language Development (ELD) and two levels of Sheltered English before moving into mainstream English courses
English is the subject with the most complete honors sequence at this school: English II Honors, English III Honors, and English IV Honors are all UC-approved honors courses; only English I Honors in grade 9 is not. The only AP English course is AP English Literature and Composition; there is no AP English Language.
Science
- Grade 7: Life Science
- Grade 8: Physical Science
- First high school science course: Biology or Biology Honors (not weighted by UC)
- Second high school science course: Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (UC-approved honors)
- Third year and beyond: Physics, Physics Honors (UC-approved honors), or AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, or AP Environmental Science
Computer science courses include AP Computer Science Principles (UC "d" category), AP Computer Science A (UC "c" category), and four "g" electives: Computer Science, Advanced Topics in Computer Science, Generative AI – Foundations and Applications, and the UC-approved honors course AI Algorithms: Foundations of Machine Learning. For UC, AP Computer Science A can count as a fourth year of mathematics, and AP Computer Science Principles can count as laboratory science.
Social science
- World History (10 credits, required for graduation) or AP World History
- U.S. History (10 credits, required for graduation), US History Honors (UC-approved honors), or AP United States History
- American Government (one semester, 5 credits, required for graduation) or AP Government and Politics United States
- Economics (one semester, 5 credits, required for graduation; UC "g" category) or AP Macroeconomics
- Electives: Introduction to Psychology, plus online AP Psychology and AP Microeconomics
The social science graduation requirements are one year each of World History and U.S. History and one semester each of American Government and Economics. U.S. History is the only in-person social science course with a UC-approved honors level; the only honors version of World History is the online World History (CR) (HST106).
World Languages
- Chinese I through III, Chinese IV Honors (UC-approved honors), and AP Chinese Language and Culture; online Chinese I and II are also offered
- Spanish I through IV, Spanish IV Honors (UC-approved honors), and AP Spanish Language and Culture; online Spanish I through III are also offered
- Online courses: French and Russian 1 BYU
The in-person world languages at this school are Chinese and Spanish, and both lead to an AP course. The school does not publish placement rules for students with prior study of Chinese or Spanish, so EDUBUS recommends bringing earlier transcripts to placement at enrollment and agreeing on a starting level with the school.
Complete Course Map
The map is organized by subject. Each course shows its level, UC A-G category, and notes; a “—” in the UC A-G column means the course is not on the UC 2026-27 list. The school does not publish grade levels or prerequisites, so the grade column is filled in only for the middle school courses stated on the website. The notes column states whether UC weights the course, whether it is an online course, and its abbreviation on the transcript, so families can compare it line by line with the school transcript.
Social Studies
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Government and Politics United States | AP | — | —Semester course; transcript abbreviations: AP Government, AP Government & Politics US, AP Govt & Pol US | a |
| AP United States History | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP US History, APUSH | a |
| AP World History | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP World Hist, AP World History | a |
| Advanced Placement Psychology, Part 1 | AP | — | —First-semester version of online AP Psychology; semester course; UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: AP Psychology | g |
| Advanced Placement Psychology, Part 2 | AP | — | —Second-semester version of online AP Psychology; semester course; UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: AP Psychology | g |
| AP Macroeconomics | AP | — | —Semester course; transcript abbreviation: AP Macroeconomics | g |
| AP Microeconomics | AP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviation: AP Microeconomics | g |
| AP Psychology | AP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: AP Psychology | g |
| Summit US History Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: US History Honors | a |
| US History Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: US History Honors | a |
| World History (CR) (HST106) | Honors | — | —The course title does not include "Honors," but UC designates it as an honors course; UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: World History Honors | a |
| American Government | CP | — | —Required for graduation, 5 credits; semester course; transcript abbreviations: Amer Government, Amer Govt | a |
| American Government SVHS | CP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviation: American Government | a |
| Summit Geography (HST213) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviations: Geography, World Geography | a |
| Summit World History (HST103) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: World History | a |
| U.S. History | CP | — | —Required for graduation, 10 credits; transcript abbreviation: U.S. History | a |
| World History | CP | — | —Required for graduation, 10 credits; transcript abbreviation: World History | a |
| World History (AVT) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: World History | a |
| Economics | CP | — | —Required for graduation, 5 credits; UC classifies it as a "g" (college-preparatory elective) course; transcript abbreviation: Economics | g |
| Economics - HS/One Part - California | CP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviation: Economics | g |
| Introduction to Psychology | CP | — | —Semester course; transcript abbreviations: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology | g |
English
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP English Lit, AP English Lit & Comp | b |
| English I Honors | Honors | — | —School-designated honors course, not weighted in the UC GPA; transcript abbreviation: English I Honors | b |
| English II Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: English II Honors | b |
| English III Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: English III Honors | b |
| English IV Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: English IV Honors | b |
| Summit English 10 Honors (ENG209) | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: English 10 Honors | b |
| English I | CP | — | —Required for graduation (English: 4 years, 40 credits); transcript abbreviation: English I | b |
| English I (AVT) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: English I | b |
| English II | CP | — | —Required for graduation; transcript abbreviation: English II | b |
| English III | CP | — | —Required for graduation; transcript abbreviation: English III | b |
| English IV | CP | — | —Required for graduation; transcript abbreviation: English IV | b |
| English IV (AVT) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: English IV | b |
| Summit English 9 (ENG 108) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: English I | b |
Mathematics
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc AB, AP Calculus AB | c |
| AP Calculus BC | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc BC, AP Calculus BC | c |
| AP Precalculus | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Precalc, AP Precalculus | c |
| AP Statistics | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: AP Statistics | c |
| Algebra II Honors | Honors | — | —School-designated honors course, not weighted in the UC GPA; transcript abbreviation: Algebra II Honors | c |
| Geometry Honors | Honors | — | —School-designated honors course, not weighted in the UC GPA; transcript abbreviation: Geometry Honors | c |
| Multivariable Calculus | Honors | — | —The school's most advanced mathematics course; UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviations: Multivariable Calc, Multivariable Calculus | c |
| Algebra I | CP | — | —Graduation requires completion of Algebra I and Geometry or equivalent courses; also offered in grades 7 and 8 (school Curriculum page); transcript abbreviation: Algebra I | c |
| Algebra I (AVT) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviations: ALG I, Algebra 1 | c |
| Algebra II | CP | — | —Graduation requires completion of Algebra II; also offered in grade 8 (school Curriculum page); transcript abbreviation: Algebra II | c |
| Algebra II (MTH302) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Algebra II | c |
| Geometry | CP | — | —Graduation requires completion of Algebra I and Geometry or equivalent courses; also offered in grades 7 and 8 (school Curriculum page); transcript abbreviation: Geometry | c |
| Geometry (AVT) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviations: GEOM, Geometry A/Geometry B | c |
| Pre-Calculus | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Pre-Calc, Pre-Calculus | c |
| Pre-Algebra | CP | 7-8 | —Middle school course (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
Computer Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Computer Science A | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Comp Sci A, AP Computer Science A | c |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: AP Comp Sci Prin | d |
| AI Algorithms: Foundations of Machine Learning | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: AI Algorithms | g |
| Advanced Topics in Computer Science | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Topics in Comp Sci, Advanced Topics in Comp Sci, Advanced Topics in Computer Science | g |
| Computer Science | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Computer Science | g |
| Game Design 2 (TCH072-DYN) | CP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviations: Game Design 2, Game Design II | g |
| Generative AI – Foundations and Applications | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications | g |
Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Bio, AP Biology | d |
| AP Chemistry | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Chem, AP Chemistry | d |
| AP Environmental Science | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Env Sci, AP Environmental Science | d |
| AP Physics 1 | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Phys 1, AP Physics 1 | d |
| AP Physics 2 | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: AP Physics 2 | d |
| Biology Honors | Honors | — | —School-designated honors course, not weighted in the UC GPA; transcript abbreviations: Bio Hon, Biology Honors | d |
| Chemistry Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: Chemistry Honors | d |
| Physics Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: Physics Honors | d |
| Summit Physics Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; online course; transcript abbreviation: Physics Honors | d |
| Biology | CP | — | —Graduation requires two years chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; transcript abbreviation: Biology | d |
| Chemistry | CP | — | —Graduation requires two years chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; transcript abbreviation: Chemistry | d |
| Physics | CP | — | —Graduation requires two years chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; transcript abbreviation: Physics | d |
| Life Science | CP | 7 | —Middle school science course (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Physical Science | CP | 8 | —Middle school science course (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
World Languages
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Chinese Language and Culture | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: AP Chinese | e |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Spanish, AP Spanish Lang., AP Spanish Language & Culture | e |
| Chinese IV Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: Chinese IV Honors | e |
| Spanish IV Honors | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviation: Spanish IV Honors | e |
| Chinese I | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Chinese I | e |
| Chinese I Competency (WLG140) (MIL) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Chinese I | e |
| Chinese II | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Chinese II | e |
| Chinese II Fluency (WLG241) (MIL) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Chinese II | e |
| Chinese III | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Chinese III | e |
| French | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: French I | e |
| Russian 1 BYU | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Russian I | e |
| Spanish I | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Spanish I | e |
| Spanish I Competency (WLG100) (MIL) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Spanish I | e |
| Spanish II | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Spanish II | e |
| Spanish II Competency (WLG200) (MIL) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Spanish II | e |
| Spanish III | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Spanish III | e |
| Spanish III Competency (WLG300) (MIL) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Spanish III | e |
| Spanish IV | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Spanish IV | e |
English Language Development
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Development | Other | — | —Three levels, for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered English | Other | — | —Two levels, bridging English Language Development and mainstream English courses (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered Social Studies | Other | — | —Social studies course for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered Science | Other | — | —Science course for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Discovering America | Other | — | —Course listed under the school's international admissions section: one theme per week, with instruction, field trips, research, and presentations to help students become familiar with American life and culture; not on the UC A-G course list | — |
Visual & Performing Arts
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 2D Art and Design | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP 2D Art and Design, AP 2-D Art and Design | f |
| AP Drawing | AP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: AP Drawing, AP Studio Art, AP Studio Art: Drawing | f |
| Art Honors Portfolio | Honors | — | —UC-approved honors course, weighted in UC admissions; transcript abbreviations: Art Hon Port, Art Honors Portfolio | f |
| Advanced Painting and Drawing | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Adv Painting & Drawing | f |
| Advanced Piano Performance | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Advanced Piano, Advanced Piano Performance | f |
| Ballroom Dance | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Ballrm Dnce | f |
| Chamber String Ensemble | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Chamber Orchestra, Chamber String Ensemble | f |
| Digital Art & Photography | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Digital Art & Photography | f |
| Introduction to Art | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Intro to Art | f |
| Summit Music Appreciation (ART020) | CP | — | —Online course; transcript abbreviation: Music Appreciation | f |
Electives
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Broadcast News | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviations: Adv Broadcast News, Advanced Broadcast News | g |
| Advanced Journalism | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Advanced Journalism | g |
| Advanced Yearbook | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Advanced Yearbook | g |
| Broadcast News | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Broadcast News | g |
| Entrepreneurship I (BUS040) | CP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviations: Entrepreneur I, Entrepreneurship I | g |
| Fashion and Interior Design (OTH018-DYN) | CP | — | —Semester course; online course; transcript abbreviation: Fashion Design | g |
| Journalism | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Journalism | g |
| Yearbook | CP | — | —Transcript abbreviation: Yearbook | g |
English Language Development
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Development | Other | — | —Three levels, for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered English | Other | — | —Two levels, bridging English Language Development and mainstream English courses (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered Social Studies | Other | — | —Social studies course for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Sheltered Science | Other | — | —Science course for English learners (school Curriculum page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Discovering America | Other | — | —Course listed under the school's international admissions section: one theme per week, with instruction, field trips, research, and presentations to help students become familiar with American life and culture; not on the UC A-G course list | — |
Physical Education & Health
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Education | Other | — | —Graduation requires 4 semesters (20 credits); the school also offers physical education alternatives such as yoga, surfing, and skateboarding (Quick Facts page); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
| Health | Other | — | —Graduation requires 1 semester (5 credits); not on the UC A-G course list | — |
College Courses
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Courses at UC Irvine / Irvine Valley College | Dual Enrollment | — | —Students may take courses at UC Irvine and Irvine Valley College (school Curriculum page); the school has not published how these credits are recorded on its transcript. For California resident applicants, UC-transferable college courses are weighted in the UC GPA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Irvine families often ask: does Pacific Academy Irvine have a course catalog, and how can families find out which courses it offers?
The Pacific Academy Irvine website has no course catalog or School Profile. The Curriculum page on the website links directly to the University of California A-G course list, and the UC list for 2026-27 registers 103 courses at the school, of which 39 are UC-approved honors courses and 31 are online courses. The school does not publish grade levels or prerequisites for each course, so families need to confirm them with the counselor after enrollment.
How do the Pacific Academy Irvine graduation requirements differ from the UC A-G requirements, and which should Irvine families follow when choosing courses?
Pacific Academy Irvine requires 205 credits to graduate: English 40, mathematics 30, history and social science 30, science 20, fine arts 10, world language 10, physical education and health 25, and electives 40, plus 60 hours of community service. The biggest difference is world language: the school requires only 1 year, while UC requires 2 years of the same language and recommends 3. The school requires 2 years of science, while UC recommends 3; the school requires 3 years of mathematics, while UC strongly recommends 4. The school itself also recommends that all students choose courses according to UC requirements.
Irvine students who speak Chinese: can they take Chinese and AP Chinese at Pacific Academy Irvine?
Yes. According to the UC A-G list for 2026-27, Pacific Academy Irvine offers Chinese I through III, Chinese IV Honors, and AP Chinese Language and Culture; Chinese IV Honors and AP Chinese Language and Culture are both UC-approved honors courses. Online Chinese I and II are also available. The school's faculty directory includes one Chinese teacher. The school does not publish how students with prior Chinese study can skip levels, so families need to confirm this with the school during placement at enrollment.
Irvine families want to know: do online courses at Pacific Academy Irvine count toward UC A-G?
Those on the list do. Pacific Academy Irvine has 31 online courses on the UC A-G list for 2026-27, including Multivariable Calculus, online AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, the Summit series Summit English 10 Honors and Summit Physics Honors, and world language courses such as French and Russian. The school states that most courses are taught in person and that online courses supplement them and add options. Only online courses on the UC list satisfy A-G requirements.
Do English Language Development (ELD) courses at Pacific Academy Irvine count toward UC A-G, and what should Irvine families keep in mind?
No. The three levels of English Language Development, two levels of Sheltered English, Sheltered Social Studies, and Sheltered Science at Pacific Academy Irvine are not on the UC A-G list for 2026-27. UC requires 4 years of category b English, so students still need to complete English I through IV or the corresponding honors and AP courses. Students who enroll in upper grades and need English support should count their years of A-G English early.
Can Irvine students at Pacific Academy Irvine take college courses at UC Irvine or Irvine Valley College?
Yes. The Curriculum page of Pacific Academy Irvine states that students can take college courses at UC Irvine and Irvine Valley College. The school does not publish how these credits are recorded on the school transcript. Under UC rules, for California resident applicants, college courses transferable to UC are weighted as honors courses in the UC GPA.
