Course Types Explained

Choose The Right Experience For Your Student

You want an educational experience that works for your student’s needs and your family’s lifestyle. We offer many courses in multiple formats so you can choose the one that’s best for you.

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Live Courses

If you want the personal connection of an excellent brick-and-mortar classroom combined with the flexibility of online learning for your student, choose this option. Our signature live online courses are the heart of the Williamsburg program, led by expert mentors who create a deep sense of community between students. Live courses include the following benefits:

blue-checkmarkWeekly live classes with mentor and peers

blue-checkmarkLive interaction via webcam, mic, and chat box

blue-checkmarkAccess to live study groups and 1:1 tutoring

blue-checkmarkChances to participate in student government

blue-checkmarkGroup projects & peer-reviewed presentations

blue-checkmarkSimulations & student-led discussions

blue-checkmarkWritten, oral, and project-based examss

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Classic & Honors Versions

In many live courses, we offer both a Classic and Honors format. Students in both versions meet in the same live class sessions, but students in Honors courses have about 30% more readings and assignments, including projects that are more challenging. Students are welcome to enroll in whichever version fits best for them and can switch versions at the start of the semester if needed. Honors courses are not available in the self-paced format. To help ensure your student's success in Honors courses, we recommend that they have at least a 3.0 GPA when registering for an Honors course.

Classic courses provide:

blue-checkmark Freedom to participate in other programs and extracurriculars
 
blue-checkmark Freedom to go deeper in other areas of interest
 
blue-checkmark Time to process what you’re learning without being overwhelmed by assignments and readings
 

Honors courses provide:

blue-checkmark Opportunities for deeper readings, discussions, and analysis
 
blue-checkmark Challenging assignments exploring themes, lessons, and characters in the liberal arts
 
blue-checkmark Freedom to thoroughly explore the subject material

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Self-Paced Courses

If your student works well independently or needs more flexibility to work around other
activities, our self-paced courses are an ideal option and provide a richer, more personal experience than many other asynchronous online courses. Self-paced courses include the following benefits:

blue-checkmarkInteraction with peers through online forums

blue-checkmarkAccess to weekly mentor office hours

blue-checkmarkStreamlined assignments for meaningful learning

blue-checkmarkSame high-quality readings as live classes

blue-checkmarkSame personalized feedback as live classes

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Independent Studies Courses (High School)

High school students can fulfill Fine ArtsPE, and Electives academic credits when they complete independent study hours through a third-party curriculum provider. Some students put in long hours practicing musical instruments, competing on an athletic team, or participating in internships. Students can earn credit for these and other activities by enrolling in an Independent Studies course, provided they fulfill the course requirements (see the above course links for full details).:

blue-checkmark Earn credit for things you are already doing and enjoy
 
blue-checkmark Access to a mentor while working independently to complete education hours
 

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