K12 International Academy Welcomes Students for 2014-15 School Year

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- K¹² International Academy, an accredited, online private school open to students in grades K-12 worldwide, began the 2014-2015 academic year on September 3, 2014, leaving just three cohort start dates remaining for students who are interested in enrolling this fall. K¹² International Academy uses the award-winning K¹² curriculum to offer students in grades K-12 an exceptional learning experience. With support from certified teachers and an active school community, K¹² International Academy offers an individualized learning approach to meet the needs of every student.

Students who enroll at K¹² International Academy follow an academic program that includes engaging web-based lessons along with instructional materials – books, videos, CDs and other hands-on tools and resources – which are shipped directly to each student's home.

The school's faculty comprises of a group of dedicated, certified teachers, counselors and academic coaches with experience in both the brick-and-mortar and online school environments. K¹² International Academy educators provide the individualized learning tools students need including instruction, guidance, and support, and they regularly interact with students and parents via e-mail, web-based classrooms, online discussions, and phone. Teachers also organize numerous virtual field trips, online clubs and school activities where students have the opportunity to participate in events that blend academics and socialization.

Unlike most other schools, K¹² International Academy offers year-round enrollment with multiple school start dates.  Remaining enrollment deadlines for starting school this fall are:

• September 12^th (to start classes on September 17^th)
• September 24^th (to start classes on October 8^th)
• October 15^th (to start classes on October 29^th)

 Additional start dates will be offered later in the year for both full-time and individual courses.

"K12 International Academy is home to a diverse population of students. Our students span the globe," said Miriam Rube, Head of School at K¹² International Academy. ""Students interact and develop relationships with their peers around the world with varied interests and talents.  Class Connects, Virtual Field Trips, clubs, and College Counseling sessions are only a few examples of where these connections are made and established for our students, their teachers and academic coaches.  With shared experiences their differences are celebrated and help to find common ground in their future plans and life goals."

Enrollment is still open for the K¹² International Academy 2014-2015 academic school year, and all interested families are encouraged to visit http://www.icademy.com for more information, as well as details on upcoming community events and online information sessions.   

About K¹² International Academy
The K¹² International Academy from K¹² Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs, is an accredited private online school with an individualized approach to learning that frees children to reach their full potential. With award-winning curriculum, an amazing support team, and an energetic school community, we help students around the world in grades K-12 learn in the ways that are right for them, nurturing a joy for learning and a passion to pursue their interests. More information can be found at http://www.icademy.com.

SOURCE K12 Inc.