Why Online?

Bring out the best in your child.

K12’s online private academies provide a unique learning experience committed to excellence, purpose, and growth.

In Your Own Place, At Your Own Pace.

Online students learn in virtual classrooms — guided by teachers who are experts in online education. Free from rigid schedules and distracting environments, each child thrives at their own pace, in the comfort of home.

The Benefits of Online Private Education.

Online learning never feels like a chore. Students are immersed in live virtual classes, interactive labs, hands-on activities, and rich multimedia experiences.

More personalized programs.

Personalized programs give children the freedom to explore by adapting to their unique needs and talents.

More engaging lessons.

Game-based, multimedia learning promotes engagement, creativity, and critical thinking while boosting enthusiasm.

More individualized support.

Teachers and staff partner with students and parents to chart a path that fits their learning style, lifestyle, and interests.

Chart Your Own Path

Choose from a range of courses and numerous extracurriculars.

Build Your Own Schedule

Choose from live, virtual classrooms or fully asynchronous learning—available year-round.

Find Your Own Classroom

Experience education on- and offline with fewer distractions.

School That Fits Your Family Life.

Online, private education is designed for learning in any environment, on a schedule that works for you.

A Front-Row Seat To Your Child's Education.

Parents double as Learning Coaches, supporting students and helping them manage their courses, extracurriculars, and socialization.

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers.

Online school works much like traditional school with the added convenience of a virtual platform. Students learn from anywhere there’s an internet connection on our Online Learning System (OLS) while enjoying a world-class curriculum and consistent academic guidance to support their unique learning needs.

In traditional homeschooling, parents choose the curriculum and hold primary responsibility for instructing their children. K12 Private programs provide many options for home-based education, one of which is online homeschooling. We also offer full-time, teacher-supported education options that share similar requirements and benefits of traditional brick-and-mortar private schools.

All high school graduates from K12-powered schools receive a state-issued diploma.

K12 is a Cognia-accredited corporation and meets the highest standards of educational management. Cognia is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide through accreditation, research, and professional services.

Cognia-accredited organizations share a unified, clear, and powerful accreditation process designed to help schools continuously improve.

Additionally, many K12-powered schools are accredited by a wide variety of respected accreditation bodies, including:

  • Northwest Accreditation Commission
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
The amount of time you, as a Learning Coach, will need to dedicate to your child’s education can vary depending on the program you choose—some programs are more similar to homeschooling, requiring more of your time, while others are more teacher-led.
 
On average, Learning Coaches for students in elementary school typically spend 4 to 6 hours per day helping their child. They work closely with teachers to help their child through daily lessons, modifying the pace and schedule as needed. The Learning Coach manages the student’s schedule and ensures that work is being completed at a reasonable pace, while teachers monitor progress, ensure mastery, and develop specific intervention plans when a child is struggling.
 
As students progress into middle school, they develop more independence and take on more responsibility in communicating with their teachers and following daily lesson plans. The oversight of the Learning Coach can lessen to a 1 to 3 hours per day commitment.
 
In high school, the Learning Coach role changes to one of oversight—still playing an important supportive role, but expecting their student to start managing their own time and academic schedule. The Learning Coach will spend 1 to 3 hours per day in this oversight role.
Enrollment windows vary by school. In general, enrollment is always open as our schools offer continuous and midyear starts for new students.
Several of our online private programs are available on other countries to provide the consistency and flexibility your family requires.
 
Additionally, if you are a member of the military living abroad, many of our programs offer military family discount.
Several of our online private programs are available in all 50 states to provide the consistency and flexibility your family requires.
 
Additionally, if you are a member of the military living abroad, many of our programs offer military family discount.
A typical school day will vary depending on the student’s grade, course load, chosen career pathway, and more. In general, students can expect a mix of individual coursework, teacher-led instruction, assessments, and project collaboration with other students. This learning environment prepares students for the modern workforce.