For many families, switching to an online school mid-year may seem like a daunting decision. But what if the right choice could provide your student with a more personalized, flexible, and supportive educational experience—one that better suits their academic and personal goals?
Whether it’s academic struggles, emotional well-being, or the desire for a more flexible schedule, online schooling offers a unique solution. And for students who want to graduate early or pursue other passions—like sports, music, or entrepreneurship—it can be the perfect way to design their own path.
At Global Town School (GTS), we offer a hyper-flexible, accredited online education where students thrive at their own pace, regardless of when they join. Here’s why switching to an online school mid-year—especially GTS—can be the smartest choice for your family.
How to Switch to Online School Mid-Year: A Simple Process
Switching to an online school mid-year doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how the process typically works:
Talk to Our Enrollment Team: The first step is to get in touch with our enrollment team. We’ll help you understand how the transition will work based on where your child is in their current academic journey and how we can best support their specific needs. We will also guide you through the transition process, ie. the formal procedures to follow.
Personalized Learning Path: Once enrolled, we create a customized learning plan for your child. This plan takes into account their academic history, strengths, and areas where they may need additional support. Whether they need to catch up, move ahead, or focus on a specific subject, we’ll design a path that aligns with their goals.
Onboarding and Support: Your child will have an orientation session to familiarize themselves with the online platform, the tools they’ll be using, and the expectations for their coursework. They’ll also meet their success coach and academic team, who will provide guidance, check-ins, and regular feedback.
Transfer of Learning to GTS: Once we receive details about the courses your child has completed and the content covered in each, they can seamlessly continue the same courses at GTS—starting exactly where they left off at their previous school.
Why Global Town School Offers the Perfect Solution
Global Town School is not a typical online school. It’s designed to empower students to pursue their interests, passions, and personal goals while receiving an exceptionally high-quality education.
Whether students want to graduate early, take college courses, or focus on their hobbies—from sports to music or entrepreneurship—GTS allows them to move faster and deeper into subjects that inspire them.
Our course-based model, as opposed to traditional semester-based learning, enables students to work at their own pace. Once a student finishes a course, they can move on to the next, setting their own pace and goals with the help of a dedicated success coach. Students can tackle one course at a time or juggle multiple courses, depending on what works best for their schedule.
Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar schools, we don’t enforce rigid start and end dates for the year or quarters. Instead, we create personalized learning paths for each student, meaning they can enroll at any time during the year and start their journey immediately.
Personalized Support: Our Success Coaching Program
One of the most powerful features of GTS is our comprehensive success coaching program. While teachers are there to provide academic support, every student is assigned a dedicated success coach who helps guide them toward personal and academic goals.
These coaches work closely with students to improve key skills like organization, self-discipline, and time management—skills that are vital for success both in school and beyond. Coaches also help identify outside opportunities for students, like summer programs, internships, and competitions that enhance their college and career prospects.
Common Concerns & Misconceptions About Switching to Online School
Switching to an online school is a big decision, and some concerns may arise. Here are some of the questions that might come up when you start considering online schooling for your child:
“Will my child fall behind if we switch mid-year?”
Not at Global Town School. With our flexible course-based model, students can move at their own speed, ensuring they stay on track—or even move ahead. Our support system, including personalized check-ins with both teachers and success coaches, ensures a smooth transition.
“Is online school accepted by colleges?”
Yes! GTS is fully accredited, and our graduates have gone on to attend top colleges and universities. What matters to colleges is the rigor of the work and the student’s ability to thrive academically. GTS provides both.
“What about socialization?”
This is one of the biggest myths about online schooling. Social interaction isn’t confined to a physical classroom. Even in traditional schools, students have many peers, but each typically has only a few close friends with whom they socialize.
GTS students interact regularly with their peers in virtual clubs, group discussions, and live classes. Plus, they have the flexibility to engage in extracurricular activities outside of school, such as sports, art, or volunteering—where they meet even more people.
“Can we go back to traditional school later?”
Yes. Students can return to a traditional school if needed. Our academic transcripts are easily transferable, and we work closely with families to make sure transitions are seamless.
“How does this work if my child is in a specific grade?”
At GTS, students are not confined by traditional grade levels. Our hyper-flexible system allows students to take courses based on their abilities and interests, rather than being limited to their age or grade. If a student is excelling in a subject, they can move ahead. If they need more time in a subject, they can go at a slower pace.
The Financial Benefits of Global Town School
Global Town School offers unique financial advantages, especially for families looking for a more affordable way to educate their children.
Cost Efficiency: At GTS, students can complete two to three years’ worth of coursework in one year—allowing them to graduate early and reduce overall tuition costs. Unlike traditional schools, where the academic year spans four years, GTS offers a tuition model based on course completion, not the traditional four-year structure.
Scholarships & Discounts: We offer generous scholarships based on both merit and need, making a high-quality education at GTS accessible. Our families can quickly determine eligibility for scholarships by filling out a simple form on our website.
Additionally, GTS offers a 30% discount for military families and educator families as a way to honor their service.
Fixed Tuition: At GTS, students maintain the same tuition rate throughout their time with us. For example, if a student starts with a 50% scholarship in 9th grade, they will continue with that same rate for the duration of their high school years.
Global Town School: The Future of Education
Global Town School is a fully accredited online private school that offers a hyper-flexible learning environment where students can truly flourish. With a focus on individualized learning, academic excellence, and real-world success, GTS offers a path that fits the needs of today’s students—whether they want to graduate early, take control of their learning, or explore outside passions without compromise.
If you are considering switching to an online school, get ready to explore a new, flexible path for your child.
Schedule a call with our enrollment team today to learn more about Global Town School’s personalized learning opportunities.
