High School Curriculum
A comprehensive STEM curriculum designed to prepare students for success in aerospace engineering and beyond.
Courses
STEM Categories
Certifications
Years of Growth
Your Academic Journey
A flexible progression through STEM categories, not grade levels. Enter at any stage and advance at your own pace toward industry-recognized certifications.
Engineering concepts and computational skills
Opportunities:
Physics, programming, and technical communication
Opportunities:
Aerospace engineering disciplines
Opportunities:
Capstone work and industry credentials
Opportunities:
Engineering concepts and computational skills
Physics, programming, and technical communication
Aerospace engineering disciplines
Capstone work and industry credentials
Stages of Growth
Total Courses
Certification Types
Approved
See It In Action
Real moments from our classrooms showing students engaged in hands-on aerospace and engineering education.
Hands-On Project Work
Interactive STEM Learning
Collaborative Problem Solving
Our project-based learning approach ensures students don't just learn theory—they apply it through real engineering challenges and hands-on experimentation.
Career Credentials
TESA students earn professional certifications recognized by aerospace companies and institutions worldwide.
Industry-standard certification in MATLAB programming, earned after completing foundational courses (Pre-Engineering + MATLAB) plus one application course. Recognized by aerospace companies and research institutions worldwide for proficiency in numerical computing, data analysis, and algorithm development.
Multiple progressive certifications in Systems Tool Kit (STK), the industry standard used by NASA and aerospace companies for mission modeling. Students earn certifications progressively after each space course, building expertise in orbital mechanics, mission planning, and satellite communication analysis.
Certified Associate in Project Management credential from PMI, earned in the senior year after building an established portfolio. This globally recognized credential prepares students for leadership roles in engineering projects and space missions, demonstrating project management competency to employers.
Certification Types
Industry-Recognized
Recognition
STK Credentials
Your Future
TESA graduates are prepared for high-paying careers in the aerospace industry. Here's what your future could look like.
Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles
Plan and execute aircraft testing programs
Control and monitor spacecraft operations
Integrate complex aerospace systems
Design and test rocket and jet engines
Analyze and optimize satellite operations
TESA Student
High School
University
4-5 years
Entry Level
0-3 years exp
Senior Role
5+ years exp
TESA Student
High School
University
4-5 years
Entry Level
0-3 years exp
Senior Role
5+ years exp
Start
$0
Internship
$25K+
Entry
$75K+
Senior
$150K+
Where Our Students Could Work
Ready for Industry
When a TESA graduate walks into a job interview at NASA, SpaceX, or Lockheed Martin, they are known for their leadership in design, analysis, and practical application of STEM.
Articulate the requirements for a solution
Develop three options and provide a risk assessment for each (cost, schedule, performance)
Recommend the option with the highest probability of success
Integrity in all aspects of work and learning. TESA graduates approach every challenge with honesty, accountability, and a commitment to excellence that defines aerospace professionals.
Positioned for Success At
TESA graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the aerospace industry, equipped with the technical skills, professional certifications, and problem-solving mindset that top employers seek.
Take the first step toward a career in aerospace engineering. Contact us today to learn more about enrollment for the upcoming academic year.
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