Accredited Online Private School For Children

Scholars Academy offers innovative, blended learning for gifted youth with engaging instruction, mentorship, and self-paced growth.

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97% of our students perform at or above grade level on nationally-normed testing

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Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026
Admission open for 2026

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Scholars Academy

Scholars Academy offers innovative, blended learning for gifted youth with engaging instruction, mentorship, and self-paced growth.

We Make Learning Fun

Classes Foster Creativity
And A Love For Learning

Our classes are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a passion for learning and creative expression.
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Classes Foster Creativity
And A Love For Learning

Our classes are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a passion for learning and creative expression.
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Our Curriculum Fosters Innovators, Entrepreneurs, And Leaders

Scholars Academy offers innovative, blended learning for gifted youth with engaging instruction, mentorship, and self-paced growth.
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A Focus On Exploration
& Skill Development

Our classes are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a passion for learning and creative expression.

A Focus On Exploration
& Skill Development

Our classes are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a passion for learning and creative expression.

We Make Learning Fun

A Collaborative
Learning Environment

Our curriculum encourages collaborative learning, helping students develop the proper skills for effective teamwork.
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A Personal,
Small Group Experience

Classes are taught in small groups, so students are supported by a close-knit class of their peers.
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Discover what sets Scholars Academy apart—explore our blog Empowering Tidbits to see how our teachers expertly nurture gifted and twice-exceptional students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scholars Academy is a fully accredited private school built specifically for gifted and twice-exceptional learners. Unlike many online private schools, most classes are taught live and in real time by passionate educators, not pre-recorded or self-guided. Students learn in small groups, advance beyond age-based grade levels, and work toward personal growth rather than chasing external grades.
Scholars Academy serves bright, gifted students from kindergarten through grade 12, including twice-exceptional learners who are both gifted and have a learning difference. Families across the United States enroll in the online program, and international students are welcome too. The school is ideal for children who are not yet reaching their full academic potential in a traditional classroom.
Twice-exceptional (2e) students are both gifted and learn with one or more exceptionalities. Scholars Academy teachers are experienced in supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism spectrum profiles. Through small-group instruction and individualized attention, each student receives both the challenge their gifted mind needs and the support their learning difference requires.
Most classes at Scholars Academy are taught live and in real time, not self-guided or asynchronous. Your child learns directly from engaging, passionate educators in a small-group setting. At the same time, students are freed from rigid age-based lesson plans, so they can accelerate and advance at a pace that matches their abilities.
Yes. Scholars Academy is a double-accredited private school based in Albemarle, North Carolina, recognized by both Accreditation International (Ai) and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). The school serves gifted and twice-exceptional students across the United States and internationally, holding itself to rigorous academic standards while keeping classes small and personalized.
Scholars Academy offers three distinct programs. The K-12 Scholars Virtual Academy delivers live, online instruction to gifted and twice-exceptional students nationwide. An in-person academy in Albemarle, North Carolina, serves younger students who benefit from specialized, on-site support. The Scholars Academy for Pre-Professional Dancers supports youth pursuing serious ballet study alongside their academics.
Scholars Academy is based in Albemarle, North Carolina, at 116 S 2nd Street. While the in-person programs serve families in the Albemarle area, the K-12 Scholars Virtual Academy teaches students throughout North Carolina, across the United States, and around the world. Wherever your family is located, your child can join the online program.
Scholars Academy teachers are passionate, experienced educators with a deep understanding of how gifted and twice-exceptional students learn best. They are trained to support a range of exceptionalities, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum profiles. Because classes are small and taught live, teachers can give each student individualized attention and meaningful mentorship.
Rather than performing for external letter grades, Scholars Academy students work toward personal growth and real skill development. Progress is measured through individualized goals and nationally-normed testing, where 97% of students perform at or above grade level. This flexible, growth-focused approach helps gifted learners build genuine confidence in their abilities.
Getting started is simple. Reach out to Dr. Laura Lowder, the school’s founder and director, through the contact form on this website, by phone, or by email to share your interest and ask any questions. From there, the team will guide your family through enrollment for the current and upcoming school years.

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Scholars Academy offers innovative, blended learning for gifted youth with engaging instruction, mentorship, and self-paced growth.

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Teaching Scholars Across The United States & Beyond

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