Proven Online Private School Success

Pearson Online Academy graduates and parents agree that our form of online private schooling provides a quality education for students of all ages. In fact, thousands have gone on to graduate with a Pearson Online Academy diploma. We’re proud to offer an affordable, high-quality education that helps every student reach their full potential. Our award-winning teaching staff is committed to helping each student find success. And results are measured not only by academic achievement, but also by how students and their families thrive in an environment that promotes not only college and career readiness, but also personal growth and satisfaction.

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Parental Praise: Pearson Online Academy Reviews

Pearson Online Academy is dedicated to listening to families. One of the ways we hear from them is with our annual parent survey. This year, once again, parents who completed online school reviews gave Pearson Online Academy high marks for helping students succeed academically and emotionally.

Pearson Online Academy
2021 Parent Satisfaction Survey Results

93%

of parents are satisfied with the program.

93%

of parents agree their children are satisfied with the program.

94%

of parents agree that the curriculum is high quality.

92%

of parents agree that Pearson Online Academy is preparing their child for college and/or career success.

94%

of parents are satisfied with the quality, responsiveness and support from their teachers.

*  Based on 2020-21 Parent Survey.

What Our Parents Say

"I am loving the feedback from the teachers this year. They all provide several wonderful tips for the students to do better, and it keeps me updated on my children and their work."

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Student Achievements: College Acceptance Rates

We prepare Pearson Online Academy students for the rigors of higher education with a college preparatory curriculum, including many honors and Advanced Placement® (AP®)* courses; highly qualified teachers, who are experts in their field of instruction and online learning; and school counselors, who advise students on their options and coach them through the college admissions process.


Our Pearson online college prep program has proven to garner our graduates high college acceptance rates throughout the United States and around the world. Including:

  • Agnes Scott College
  • American University of Paris
  • American University of Sharjah
  • Appalachian State
  • Arizona State University
  • Auburn University
  • Boise State University
  • Caldwell Community College
  • California State LA
  • Clemson University
  • Cleveland State University
  • College of DuPage
  • Columbia College of Chicago
  • Creighton university
  • Essex County College
  • Far Eastern University
  • Flagler University--St. Augustine
  • Frostburg State University
  • High Point University
  • Illinois College
  • Indiana University--Bloomington
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Leiden University College The Hague
  • Liberty University
  • Maryland Institute College of Art
  • Montana State University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Rice University
  • Ryerson University
  • San Antonio College
  • San Diego State University
  • Sarah Lawrence College
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Shenandoah University
  • St. Andrews University
  • Stetson University
  • Texas State University (Social Work)
  • The University of Southern Mississippi
  • Tiffin university
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Alabama
  • University of Arizona
  • University of California--Irvine
  • University of California--Los Angeles
  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • University of Florida
  • University of Groningen
  • University of Houston
  • University of Louisville
  • University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
  • University of North Texas
  • University of Puget Sound
  • University of Stirling (Scotland, UK)
  • University of Tampa
  • University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Virginia Wesleyan College
  • Wayne State University
  • William Jewell University
  • Wingate University

Meet some of our many outstanding students to see what they accomplish when given the flexibility to explore new interests, broaden their skills, and achieve their goals.


Academic Excellence: High-Quality Curriculum

As an effective alternative to brick-and-mortar and homeschool programs, we have achieved successes under the standard measures used by educators on a national and regional level. Our curriculum has been recognized with online education awards from leading national education organizations.

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View our online education awards:

AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award

Pearson Online Academy has earned the College Board's AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women's access to AP Computer Science A (CSA). This award acknowledges 1,020 schools for their work toward equal gender representation during the 2020-21 school year. Pearson Online Academy is one of only 199 schools to be recognized for achieving this important result in AP CSA.


EdTech Digest Awards

Connections Education has been recognized as a finalist for two EdTech Digest awards in 2018:

  • National Global Leader—Mickey Revenaugh
  • Language Arts Solution Cool Tool—Elementary Language Arts

The Software Information Industry Association CODiE Awards

The CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the software, digital information, and education technology industries. This year, nominated ed-tech products underwent an intensive review by educator judges from around the world. From online and project-centered learning to student information systems and professional development for educators, the finalists illustrate the company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that support personalized learning.

ComputED Gazette’s Education Software Review Awards (EDDIE Awards)

The EDDIE Awards honor innovative programs that improve both classroom curriculum and teacher productivity. Some selection criteria include academic content, technical merit, and management system. Winners are selected from titles submitted by publishers around the world.

ComputED Gazette’s Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE Awards)

The BESSIE Awards recognize innovative and content-rich programs and websites that provide parents and teachers with technology to foster educational excellence.

  • Connections Education Wins Three BESSIE Awards for Best Educational Software in 2018:
    • Best Early Elementary Spelling Skills Website - Connect-a-Majig®
    • Best Upper Elementary Math Course Sequence Website - Learning Buddies
    • Best Teacher Instructional Support Website - Teacher Central

“Tech & Learning” Award of Excellence

  • 2015 Winner, Best Upgraded Product—Connexus® Education Management System
  • 2012 Winner, Math Teachlet® Tutorials— Algebra and Geometry
  • 2012 Winner, State Signature Courses

Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) Distinguished
Achievement Award

  • 2012 Finalist, K–5 Language Arts Whole Curriculum

National Honor Society

  • Member Since 2011

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