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Need More Help?Online Summer School for K12 Students
K12 offers online summer school programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Elementary students can purchase individual courses in core subjects and electives. Middle and high school students can enroll in credit recovery, full semester, or condensed four-week courses through K12 Private Academy or The Keystone School. Tuition-based programs; pricing varies by course and school.
What Are the Benefits of Online Summer School for K-12 Students?
K12 offers online summer school programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including options for credit recovery, grade-level reinforcement, and advanced coursework. Elementary students can access the K12 Learning Hub, which includes over 17,000 free lessons across core subjects. Middle and high school students can enroll in structured courses through Keystone School, with self-paced options available year-round. Summer enrollment does not require full-time school registration — families can sign up for individual courses without committing to a full academic year program.
Get on track with credit recovery courses
Prepare for the transition from middle school to high school
Advance through a core subject or language of interest
Discover career-focused electives
What Online Summer School Options Are Available for Elementary Students?
K12 offers individual online courses for elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade that can be purchased outside of a full enrollment. Course options span core subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as electives like music and art. Families can purchase a single course or multiple courses depending on the student’s needs, with flexible payment plans available. No prior enrollment in a K12-powered school is required to access these courses.
What Online Summer School Options Are Available for Middle and High School Students?
K12 offers online summer school courses for students in grades 6 through 12 through tuition-based private school programs, including Keystone School and K12 Private Academy. Middle and high school students can enroll in individual courses for credit recovery, grade-level reinforcement, or to get ahead before the next school year. Course options include core subjects such as math, English, science, and social studies, as well as electives and advanced coursework. Keystone School offers self-paced courses that students can start at any time, with no set semester start dates.
Credit Recovery Courses
While your student may not have passed a subject the first time around, The Keystone School offers credit recovery courses that use new approaches to teach unlearned concepts. This allows students to move past material they’ve already mastered and focus on the subject matter they still need to grasp.
Full Semester Courses
If your student needs or desires a full-time summer school option, K12 Private Academy and The Keystone School offer a variety of online courses with flexible start dates. Full semester courses are a great option for those looking to get ahead in a certain subject, learn a new language, or explore career-focused electives.
Condensed Courses
With condensed courses, summer school students get access to the same quality courses that K12 Private Academy offers during the school year in brief, four-week sessions. K12-powered students enrolled in condensed courses are expected to commit 4–5 hours a day per course.
Ready to enroll?
K12-powered online summer homeschool alternatives are a great option to help set your student up for success next school year. Learn more about the enrollment process and find the right school for your student today!
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the program. Individual courses for grades K–5 are available for purchase through K12 with affordable payment plans. Summer courses for grades 6–12 are offered through tuition-based private schools — K12 Private Academy and The Keystone School. Pricing varies by course and school.
K12 Private Academy is an accredited private school, and many schools accept transfer credits from accredited programs. However, credit acceptance is determined by your child’s receiving school, not K12. Check with your school counselor before enrolling to confirm credits will be accepted.
It depends on the format. Condensed courses run four weeks and require a commitment of 4–5 hours per day. Full semester courses offer more flexible start dates and a longer timeline. Credit recovery courses through The Keystone School are self-paced, so completion time varies by student.