The Best Online Private School for K-12 Students Worldwide

Laurel Springs School is an accredited, private online school for K-12 students across the world. We support each student's individuality and help them build the skills and confidence they need to achieve their dreams.

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Laurel Springs’ virtual school is the top choice for K-12 students who want to learn at their own pace and do more of what they love most.

QUICK FACTS

Is online school easy?

No, online learning is not easy! Our college-prep online curriculum is designed to challenge each K-12 learner. We also have advanced Honors courses, AP® courses, and the AP Capstone Diploma™ Program.

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When do online students take classes?

Laurel Springs’ students have access to their coursework 24/7, so they can work at their own pace and from anywhere in the world.

How do online students make friends?

Students might work independently most days, but they are part of a community that extends across the world! We have field trips, meet-ups, in-person prom and graduation, and 30+ clubs and activities to join!

Do online students have access to teachers?

Our teachers develop 1:1 relationships with each student. They offer office hours and constructive feedback to be sure each learner is supported. Students also work 1:1 with an advisor and counselor throughout the year.

Premier online college-prep curriculum

We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. Our courses are designed to challenge, engage, and inspire K-12 students!

Online courses we offer:

300+ UC a-g Approved
230+ College-prep
85+ World Language
65+ NCAA-approved
35+ Honors
20+ AP®

We also have:

Part-time online learning for K-12
Dual enrollment through Baylor and Syracuse
Summer Programs
Gap Year Program

The Academy at Laurel Springs

Those who want more collaboration and immersion will love The Academy. It offers everything our online Middle School and High School programs do, and even more!

This hybrid program for 6th to 12th graders includes weekly live Workshops and extra clubs and activities (including competitions). It also features a Symposium course focused on research and project development, and dual enrollment starting in 9th grade.

Lastly, students start working with a college counselor as soon as they enroll at The Academy. This gives them a head start in preparing for their future college and career path.

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The self-paced online school you can do from anywhere

What if you could access your courses 24/7 and from any time zone? This is what flexible school looks like at Laurel Springs! We are a great option for K-12 military families and international students.

At our online school students can:

Learn at their own speed and move on to new material when they are ready
Study from anywhere and in any setting they want
Continue school while traveling, competing, or performing
Ditch the social pressures and distractions found in regular classrooms
Have more time for hobbies and things they love outside of school

They also get 20 personal days each year to take a break from classes, tests, and deadlines!

Personalized, 1:1 attention and support for each child

Teachers at Laurel Springs take the time to build relationships with each student and their family. They give meaningful feedback on assignments and make sure each student feels valued.

Our full-time students also work 1:1 with an Academic Advisor and Counselor. Advisors help with scheduling and pacing, goal setting, and using our Learning Management System. They also help student-athletes who want to compete in college or professionally. Our Counselors provide guidance on life and study skills, getting ready for college, applying to college, and personal well-being. Every student graduates from Laurel Springs feeling confident and ready for their next life chapter!

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Online School with the Best Student Life

Our community expands across every state in the U.S. and over 100 countries! This sets us apart from other online private schools. We give students so many chances to make friends and get involved.

Here’s what this looks like:

30+ virtual clubs and hangouts
More than 10 in-person field trips and meet-ups each year
On-site prom and graduation at our Year-End Celebration
Honor Societies
Student Government and a Student Ambassador Program
Model United Nations
Travel learning
World Language Conversation Cafes
Coffee Houses, where performers can show off their talents online

…and a lot more. You can engage with the global community as much as you’d like at Laurel Springs. There is something for everyone to enjoy here!

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Proven Performance

Exceptional student outcomes for the Class of 2024

80%

of students are college-bound

80%

of graduates were offered admission to their first-choice school

$128M+

in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2024

42%

of The Academy graduates were admitted to US colleges and universities with acceptance rates below 25%.

79%

of students score a 3 or higher on AP exams

Where are they now?

Class of 2024:
Arizona State University	Lehigh University	University of California-Riverside
Babson College	Loyola Marymount University	University of California-San Diego
Barnard College	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	University of California-Santa Barbara
Berklee College of Music	University of California-Santa Cruz	New York University
Boston College	Northeastern University	University of Chicago
Boston University	Northwestern University	University of Colorado Boulder
Brown University	Oberlin College	University of Connecticut
Cal Poly	Pennsylvania State University	University of Denver
California Institute of the Arts	Pepperdine University	University of Edinburgh
Carnegie Mellon University	Princeton University	University of Florida
Chapman University	Purdue University	University of Georgia
Colby College	Rice University	University of Maryland
Colgate University	Rutgers University	University of Massachusetts-Amherst
College of Charleston	San Diego State University	University of Miami
Cornell University	Scripps College	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dickinson College	Southern Methodist University	University of Richmond
Duke University	Stanford University	University of Rochester
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Swarthmore College	University of St Andrews
Emory University	Syracuse University	University of South Carolina
Florida State University	Texas A&M University	University of Tennessee
Fordham University	The George Washington University	University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Franklin and Marshall College	Tufts University	University of Texas at Austin
George Mason University	Tulane University of Louisiana	University of Toronto
Georgetown University	United States Military Academy Preparatory School	Vanderbilt University
Georgia Institute of Technology	United States Naval Academy	University of Virginia
Grinnell College	Universita Bocconi	Vanderbilt University
Harvard University	Tufts University	Virginia Tech
Hillsdale College	University of British Columbia	Wake Forest University
Indiana University-Bloomington	University of California-Berkeley	Wellesley College
Johns Hopkins University	University of California-Davis	Wesleyan University
King's College London	University of California-Irvine	William & Mary
	University of California-Los Angeles

An online school experience designed by you, for you

At Laurel Springs, students fall in love with learning because we give them the resources and support they need to do so.

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Online Private School FAQs

While not all online schools are accredited, Laurel Springs meets the highest standards of academic excellence for an online private school and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia.

Only public online K-12 schools are free. Private online schools like Laurel Springs School require tuition. At Laurel Springs, full-time tuition is bundled for ease. And, we offer discounts for siblings, payments in full, and loyalty. We encourage you to consider what this investment means for your child and their future.

It depends on the school. Some online schools teach courses live, but our K-12 online private school is self-paced and mastery-based, allowing students to complete coursework at any time or place of their choosing.

Some online schools have set enrollment dates in the fall. However, at Laurel Springs, your student can start school on almost any date throughout the school year thanks to our rolling admissions.

Laurel Springs’ curriculum is just as rigorous, if not more, than traditional schools and online homeschooling programs. We offer a variety of elective, college-prep, AP, Honors, NCAA-approved, and UC a-g approved courses. We also offer a selective academic program, The Academy, for driven and gifted students. Explore our Elementary School, Middle School, and High School to learn more.

Charter schools are public schools that are independent of their respective school districts. This means that charter schools are publicly funded, but operate autonomously to meet state and federal guidelines.

According to the National Association of Independent Schools, “independent schools are non-profit private schools that are independent in philosophy: each is driven by a unique mission.” Independent schools are governed by a board of trustees and do not receive public funding, but they are accredited by the state. Not all private schools are independent. For example, a Catholic school run by a single church is private but not independent because it is run by a single entity.

To enroll your child in private elementary, middle, or high school at Laurel Springs, contact an Admissions Counselor or fill out an application.

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Oftentimes, private school teachers and counselors have smaller caseloads to provide students with individualized attention and support that aids overall academic achievement. Additionally, private schools offer more academic, tutoring, and extracurricular activities for students to shine and thrive.

Private schooling is an investment with many benefits. With enriching academics, highly-qualified teachers and counselors, and a variety of available resources, students are given the tools to learn and to prepare for success in their college, career, and life goals.

To put it simply, students in boarding schools live on campus, but private school students live at home.

Public schools are dependent on local, state, and federal funds. Private institutions, however, are funded by students’ tuition to provide them with more academic resources and opportunities alongside an enriching curriculum.

The Best Online Private School for K-12 Students Worldwide