Tuition-Free Online Public School

Yes. Connections Education is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning and improvement services to institutions and other education providers around the world. Many of the Connections Academy schools are also accredited by one or more of six regional accrediting organizations for higher education institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.

No. While Connections Academy students can learn from home, we’re not a homeschooling program. Connections Academy is an online public school with a defined set of curriculum materials that have been specifically aligned to local standards. And we use certified teachers to evaluate student performance, including decisions concerning grade-level promotion. All Connections Academy students are required to take state standardized tests, and the schools are accountable to regulatory authorities for the students’ performance.

Connections Academy is tuition-free just like other public schools. The only costs are for standard school supplies and optional field trips.