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09/06/2009Quality portable education at K¹² International Academy (sponsored contribution)

The K¹² International Academy is an accredited, private online school that offers the world-renowned curriculum from K¹², a market leader in online curriculum programs for grades K-12.

The K¹² International Academy’s patented, award-winning system for virtual schooling combines dynamic, online lessons with a rich array of offline materials, books and resources to make learning come alive. Extensive, individualised support is focused on unlocking each student's unique potential. Students connect in and out of the online school, building their 21st-century skills while safely interacting, chatting, and participating in clubs with other students from around the world.

The K¹² International Academy offers an exceptional U.S. education that goes with your family anywhere in the world. The benefits are echoed by families around the world:

  • Outstanding, individualised curriculum from K¹², a leading online K-12 curriculum provider and an SACS CASI-accredited company
  • The K¹² online learning program can travel with your child, worldwide, to anywhere there is an Internet connection – including back into the U.S.
  • There is never a wait list with monthly start dates.
  • K¹² International Academy students graduate with a prestigious US diploma.
  • Our K-8 curriculum is mastery-based, enabling students to progress at their own pace.
  • High school students can choose from more than 160 teacher-guided courses—including honours and AP®, as well as electives.
  • The K¹² International Academy offers multiple levels of world language courses in up to five languages.
  • The K¹² International Academy courses meet or exceed U.S. standards.
  • Individual Learning Plans for every student
  • The “xTeam,” offering personalised, extensive support to students and families
  • Extracurricular clubs and activities
  • Global community of connected learners from across the U.S. and around the world

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Imagine having your five children change schools every three years. Military families make many sacrifices for their country – since K¹² is portable, a quality education for their children doesn't have to be one of those sacrifices.

Spotlight Video: The Dabbs Family — Portability for the Military Lifestyle

For more information, visit the K¹² website.

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