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This virtual public school meets kids where they are — literally

North Carolina Virtual Academy is an accredited, tuition-free online charter school engaging K-12 students in personalized learning plans.

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NCVA students have opportunities to participate in field trips, social events, community service, and clubs.

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Would your child benefit from a personalized education? Meet North Carolina Virtual Academy, one of the state’s top virtual charter schools serving K-12 students with engaging courses, interactive curriculum, and caring teachers. Psst... It’s also tuition-free.

Since its inception in 2015, the vibrant online school has grown by more than 153% — we’re talking 13,500 students over the last nine years. The demand for enrollment is so high that NCVA was recently approved to expand.

From star athletes with rigorous training schedules (like visually impaired swimmer Evan Wilkerson) to students who thrive in their own environment, NCVA teaches them all.

NCVA offers a variety of pathways featuring accredited curriculum, such as:

  • Career and College Prep programs focused on providing skills students need for their future
  • Career and Technical Education certification programs for students to explore a variety of fields, like computer science and culinary

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