How it Works (K-8)

The Colorado Virtual Academy is a tuition-free public school that uses the K¹² curriculum, which is accessed via an online school as well as through more traditional methods. Materials are delivered right to the family’s doorstep—including books, CDs, and even bags of rocks and dirt.

We also partner parents and students with a highly qualified, Colorado-licensed teacher to guide and track their progress and achievement through the curriculum. COVA has a mandatory assessment and work sample submission policy. Student work provides an essential means of ascertaining a student’s skill level and provides a window into that student’s performance. There are frequent face-to-face meetings and events as well.

Student-to-student interaction is emphasized too, so COVA students are provided with a variety of opportunities for social activities and engagement.

The Colorado Virtual Academy K-8 program serves K-8 students who officially reside within the state of Colorado. For military exemptions, please contact Colorado Virtual Academy at 303.255.4650.

Because we are part of the public school system, the Colorado Virtual Academy is tuition free. The entire K12 curriculum is provided free of charge.

See our How to Enroll section for more information about how to get going.