Details

Service Provider Name: The Academy Virtual
Service Provider Number: 10845
Address: 1775 Water Place SE
Contact: Jimmy Arispe
Phone: (770) 800-1898
Policy Note: This provider is approved by CFEF as an Education Instruction Alternative. USBE establishes and regulates requirements for qualifying private schools but does not regulate Education Instruction Alternatives as private schools. CFEF determines whether an Education Instruction Alternative is eligible to participate and has final authority over its approval and continued participation. Parents are responsible for determining whether an Education Instruction Alternative and its services are appropriate for their child’s individual educational needs. If applicable, punch passes, traveling shows, VIP packages, private tours, and birthday party packages are not eligible expenses. Please refer to the Fund Use Guide for additional information about Education Instruction Alternatives.

An Accredited Global Online School for Dyslexia, ADHD & Non-Traditional Learners - A nurturing, structured, & accessible learning environment.

The Academy Virtual is an accredited, global online school designed specifically for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and non-traditional learning profiles. It operates under The Academy Way Network, serving learners across multiple time zones with programs built for flexibility and growth.

The school offers two primary pathways:

  • A Full-School Program for learners in grades 3–8 (expanding to include 9th grade in fall 2025).
  • A Tutoring Program available to students in grades 3–12

Both paths focus on structured literacy and real-life learning, featuring classes in the Wilson Reading System, real-life math, writing, reading comprehension with phonemic awareness, and spelling. The school is deeply committed to “Progress Not Perfection,” promoting individualized pacing based on each student’s strengths and learning needs. Students receive continuous progress tracking and weekly “GREATNESS Reports” to guide and motivate them.

Class sizes are intentionally kept small. Structured literacy groups cap at 3 students, while other subjects are kept at 6 or fewer—ensuring meaningful student-teacher interaction.

Admissions begin with an interest meeting via Google Meet with the founder, where parents discuss their child’s learning needs. There’s no testing required. Once admitted, students are assessed to determine their individualized starting point.

Financing is designed to relieve stress for families, and the school accepts various state Education Savings Account (ESA) programs—from Arizona to Utah and beyond—to help families offset costs.

In short, The Academy Virtual creates a nurturing, structured, and accessible learning environment tailored for students who flourish through personalized pacing, targeted support, and inclusive, literacy-driven instruction.