Brightway Global Academy 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Brightways Global Academy brings a fresh approach to distance and home-based education by honoring personalized, standards-based learning that best meets the needs of each and every individual child.

What is Brightways Global Academy?

Brightways Global Academy*, a Cognia accredited K-12 school, provides a flexible curriculum, individualized learning plans, and supportive, certified teachers with extensive knowledge of curricular resources. Our certified teachers team with the parent-teacher to provide a comprehensive education that meets each child’s unique learning needs. Is Brightways Global Academy right for your family?

Is Brightways Global Academy accredited?

Brightways Global Academy is accredited by Cognia (previously AdvancEd).

What is the Role of our Certified teachers?

One of the significant features of our program is our certified teachers. Each enrolled family is assigned a certified teacher. Your teacher is available as often as you need his or her assistance. Your teacher provides answers to educational questions you may have, guidance in finding educational materials, and oversees the development of your child's Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Your teacher also maintains your student's records. Our goal is to provide certified support and guidance so the teaching parent has more time to spend teaching students. Please note that Brightways Global Academy conducts learning consults, instruction support, and assessment in English. The requirement for students enrolling in Brightways Global Academy is that the home-teaching parent is fluent in English and that the students are also fluent or are actively pursuing fluency in English. Limited support is available to students who have English as a second language. Whether the Brightways Global Academy is able to meet your students’ educational needs is at the discretion of your Brightways teacher, with input from the home-teaching parent.

Why would I want to enroll in Brightways Global Academy, when I can get curriculum materials included with other private schools with distance education programs?

Only you and your family can decide what is most important, but with Brightways Global Academy you get:

  • Freedom of Choice
    With many other programs, you must use their limited curriculum materials. With Brightways Global Academy, you can use whatever materials you believe are best for each of your students.

  • Annual Standardized Testing for Grades 3-11. Progress Monitoring and Diagnostic Assessments for Grades K-12.
    Testing can identify student strengths and gaps in a curriculum. Helpful for summer supplementation or adjusting instruction to meet your children’s learning needs.

  • Interactive Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
    This educational "roadmap" or plan for your student's school year, is easy to create, update & access via our website.

  • Certified teacher support

  • Online Educational Resources
    Brightways Global Academy families have access to valuable supplemental online educational resources — see our Learning Resources page for more information.

Will my high school student's previous coursework transfer?

Once enrolled in Brightways Global Academy, your certified teacher and our Director of Student Services will work together to transfer your student's grades from previous coursework. If available, transcripts from any schools attended will be requested by you to be sent to Brightways Global Academy. If your student's coursework was completed in your homeschool, then we will work with you to build a transcript for those completed courses. Transfer students must still earn at least 21 credits in the required subject areas to graduate and be enrolled in our Academy for a minimum of two semesters. However, if a student in the 12th grade transfers from another school, then they may, at the Academy’s discretion, be excused from credit requirements for specific subject areas, but must earn at least 21 credits total. See our High School & Graduation Information page.

What additional benefits are there for my high school student?

  • Four-year planning based on the appropriate graduation requirements, which match or exceed national and state requirements.

  • Accredited transcripts for scholarship and college applications.

  • Certified teacher can write letters of recommendation for college-bound students, scholarship applications, etc.

  • Support system to help find the best educational materials to use regardless of a parent's skill level — to help students achieve success in more challenging courses.

  • Accredited diploma upon successful completion of graduation requirements.

  • See our High School & Graduation Information page

When may I enroll my students?

You may enroll anytime during the school year. Our academic year officially begins July 1, with the first semester starting August 25.

Tuition Options

Advisory Education Tuition (Coursework Not Included)
Comprehensive Education Tuition (Coursework Included)

How do I enroll my students?

Please complete and submit an Enrollment Application to get started right away! If you are a military or other government-sponsored family and qualify for NDSP or other tuition reimbursement, you will be able to note that in the payment portion of the application after submitting the family and student information page.

Are discounts available for military and government-sponsored families?

Military and other government-sponsored families receive tuition discounts. Your family may also qualify for tuition and related reimbursement. Contact us for tuition and reimbursement information and visit the NDSP Website.

How do I learn more about the Individual Learning Plan (ILP)?

Our interactive Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is at the heart of our program. Get in touch with us through the Contact Us page, and one of our staff can explain how this works to customize an appropriate plan for each of your students.