Online School - School Report Question and Answers
Are other schools available to expatriates in this city? Why did you choose this particular school?
As a virtual school you can attend from around the world. It was easy to maintain and consistency of education and friendships for my child. We knew we were going to move a lot during my child's high school years.
In addition, the school teaches to the education level of my child. Stanford University Online High School is a school for the gifted and talented type student who loves learning in a challenging but not competitive environment. Over 60 percent of the teachers have PhDs in their subjects and love teaching these kids.
Admission is competitive but the school looks at the whole person. This school fits kids who are under-challenged in their current school, kids who could do well but have become so bored in school they have given up, kids who are super accomplished and motivated, kids who move frequently (one child in the class was attending from her parent's boat on a trip around the world), kids who have a significant pursuit (like are Olympic contenders, competitive sailors, T.V. actors, etc). Despite this the kids for the most part are smart, motivated, kind and helpful--not cut-throat. - May 2016
