Our Admissions Calendar
To offer students and their families the highest level of flexibility possible, we offer flexible start dates as well as full- and part-time options and summer school sessions. Students can enroll or purchase individual courses and start schooling with us even after a new school year or semester begins. For more information about Pearson Online Academy admission dates and deadlines for the 2024-25 school year, see the key dates below or contact us at 1-877-804-6222.
2024–25 School Year Admissions Calendar
Full-Time Enrollment
- August 26, 2024 – First semester begins
- September 30, 2024 – Gifted and Talented Placement Closes
- November 4, 2024 - Registration Deadline for first semester
- November 11, 2024 – Document submission deadline for first semester
- November 15, 2024 (midnight ET) – Final confirmation deadline for first semester
- January 27, 2025 – First semester ends
- January 29, 2025 – Second semester begins
- June 11, 2025 – End of the 2024–25 school year
Second Semester Enrollment
- January 29, 2025 – Second semester begins
- March 17, 2025 – Registration deadline for the 2024-25 school year
- March 23, 2025 – Document submission deadline for the 2024-25 school year
- March 28, 2025 – Final confirmation deadline for the 2024-25 school year
- June 11, 2025 – End of the 2024–25 school year
Enrollment is open for Kindergarten through Grade 11. Grade 12 enrollment is closed for the 2024-25 school year.
Part-Time Enrollment
First Semester
- August 26, 2024 – First semester courses begin
- October 11, 2024 – Last day to purchase AP courses
- November 15, 2024 – Last day to purchase NCAA eligible courses
- December 2, 2024 – Last day to purchase first semester courses
- January 27, 2025 – First semester courses end
Second Semester
- January 29, 2025 – Second semester courses begin
- March 7, 2025 – Last day to purchase AP courses
- March 28, 2025 – Last day to purchase NCAA eligible courses
- May 1, 2025 – Last day to purchase second semester courses
- June 11, 2025 – Second semester courses end
Students Can Start Successfully After Day One
At Pearson Online Academy, there’s no need to wait until a new school year or a new semester starts to transform your child’s education. With attentive teachers and helpful resources, students can succeed in our online private school no matter when they begin.
A Personalized and Proven Catch-up Plan
When starting school, you and your student will work closely with his or her teachers to develop a plan to get on track for successful course completion.
Our program provides many resources to assist, including:
- Easy access to teachers via secure WebMail and phone
- Individual instruction from teachers when needed
- Curriculum that can be customized to fit student needs and interests
- Flexibility to adjust scheduling and deadlines with teacher approval
- Around-the-clock online access to curriculum and learning materials
- Recordings of the LiveLesson® class sessions your student has missed
- Online educational tools and resources to support learning
Starting Strong When Beginning Late
Visit the Resource Hub, brought to you by the Pearson-supported, virtual K–12 public school Connections Academy®, for insightful articles, activities, and community support for parents of online school students. Take a look at our resource article, “How to Succeed When Getting a Late Start," to learn more about helping your student succeed after a late enrollment.
Now Enrolling for the 2025-26 School Year
Your child’s journey to academic success starts today.