Global Virtual Academy

Global Virtual Academy Inspire. Learn. Achieve. A flexible, student-centered academy for grades 6–12.

Designed for athletes, independent learners, and accelerated learners.
📍Tampa | Lakeland | Global
🏀 NCAA Approved
📚 Dual Enrollment with USF
🎒 Step Up For Students

08/06/2026

Global Virtual Academy gives students the wings to fly! David is a Senior with us this year and will be receiving his pilots license before receiving his high school diploma!

Through our flexible program, David has been able to complete high school while attending flight school! He is also an entrepreneur and has a pet care business.

If you know a busy teen who could benefit from a more flexible program to pursue their passions, reach out to us at Global Virtual Academy.

We are supporting students worldwide to earn their American high school diploma and chase their college and career dreams.

(863)274-1972

We are a Step Up for Students direct pay provider, accepting UA and PEP scholarships, as well as private pay.

Reach out to us today!

07/07/2026

It’s our birthday, yall! 🥳 Thank you for being on this journey with us! But to be honest, we celebrate every day because we love bringing educational experiences we’ve loved to your children and supporting them on their educational journey!

From field trips to hands on learning experiences to helping students prepare for college or whatever their future holds, we love what we do and seeing students excel in a space created for their individual needs.

Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 We share our cake with you and look forward toto many more years of birthdays celebrating supporting you and your child’s success!

- Charlene, Founder of Global Virtual Academy

06/11/2026

⚽🎓 If your child dreams of playing college sports, the best time to start planning is often earlier than families think.

For student athletes, academics and athletics go hand in hand. The courses students take, the grades they earn, and the choices they make throughout middle and high school can impact future NCAA eligibility, recruiting opportunities, and college options.

That’s why we encourage families to begin thinking about a long-term plan while students are still in middle school. A little planning now can create a lot more opportunities later.

At Global Virtual Academy, we help families navigate academic planning, graduation requirements, NCAA pathways, and future goals so students can pursue their passions with confidence.

💙 Big dreams deserve a plan.

👇 Sports parents: What sport is your child passionate about, and what are their goals for the future?

06/11/2026

🎓 Every student’s journey is different, and that’s exactly why personalized academic planning matters.

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is walking alongside students over time as they pursue their goals and navigate important decisions about their future.

Today, we spent time continuing that work with two students we’ve been supporting on their academic journeys.

One student is bringing together both international and U.S. transcripts as we help build a clear path toward graduation and future opportunities. Over time, we’ve been helping them understand how their coursework fits together and what steps will move them closer to their goals.

Another student has aspirations of playing soccer at the collegiate or professional level. As part of our ongoing planning process, we reviewed academic progress, NCAA requirements, graduation pathways, and future opportunities to ensure their academic plan supports their athletic ambitions.

What these students have in common is that success doesn’t happen by accident.

It takes planning.
It takes support.
It takes a team that understands both the opportunities and the requirements ahead.

Whether a student is pursuing athletics, aviation, college, entrepreneurship, international opportunities, or another unique path, having a roadmap can make all the difference.

At Global Virtual Academy, we’re passionate about helping students build that roadmap one conversation, one goal, and one milestone at a time. 💙

Because big dreams deserve more than encouragement. They deserve a plan.

👇 We’d love to hear from you:
What future goal, passion, or dream is your child currently working toward?

06/09/2026

🏆⚽🎾 Day 2 — and the Final Day — of the Step Up For Students Conference!

It’s been an exciting week in sports.

The NBA Finals have everyone talking, the World Cup is kicking off, and athletes around the world continue to remind us what is possible when talent, preparation, and opportunity come together.

But behind every athlete’s success story is something we don’t always talk about enough: a plan for life beyond the game.

One of the biggest takeaways from today’s conference was learning more about helping students prepare for college and access scholarship opportunities that can dramatically reduce—or even completely cover—the cost of higher education.

At Global Virtual Academy, we believe education should help students pursue their passions today while preparing them for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Whether your child dreams of competing in sports, becoming a pilot, starting a business, pursuing a STEM career, or blazing their own trail, having the right academic plan can make all the difference.

As a Step Up For Students provider, we’re excited to bring back new ideas, resources, and opportunities that can help Florida families make informed decisions about their child’s future.

The conference may be ending, but our commitment to helping students dream bigger, plan smarter, and pursue their goals with confidence is just getting started.

💙 Big dreams deserve a plan.
💙 Great opportunities start with great preparation.
💙 Every student deserves the chance to pursue their potential.

👇 We’d love to hear from you:
What is one dream, goal, career, sport, or passion your child hopes to pursue in the future?

06/08/2026

🎉 Day 1 at the Step Up For Students Conference!

After counting down all week, we’re finally here, and we are learning so much that will help us better serve Florida families.

One of the things we love most about education is that it is constantly evolving. New opportunities, new resources, and even new funding pathways are emerging that can help families access educational options that may have felt out of reach before.

As a Step Up For Students provider, our goal is simple: to help families understand their options and empower students to pursue an educational path that aligns with their strengths, goals, and passions.

Today was filled with valuable conversations, new ideas, and exciting information that we can’t wait to bring back to the families we serve.

We were also inspired by a visit from a young author who is already making an impact and encouraging other teens to believe in themselves, pursue their goals, and recognize that age does not determine what is possible.

That’s what we love about working with students. When young people are given support, encouragement, and opportunity, incredible things can happen.

We’re excited to continue learning throughout the conference and sharing what we discover along the way so more Florida families can confidently navigate their educational journey.

💙 Every child deserves the chance to thrive.

👇 We’d love to hear from you:
What is one goal, dream, or passion your child is pursuing right now?

06/06/2026

✈️🎉 2 Days Until the Step Up For Students Conference!

One of the most exciting parts of education is helping students discover just how many opportunities exist in the world around them.

Whether it’s aviation, engineering, meteorology, technology, entrepreneurship, healthcare, or another STEM field, today’s students have more possibilities than ever before.

Experiences like these remind us that learning doesn’t only happen through textbooks and assignments. Sometimes it happens when students see real-world applications, meet professionals, ask questions, and begin imagining themselves in careers they may never have considered before.

As a Step Up For Students provider, our passion is creating opportunities that help students learn, grow, explore, and pursue the passions that make them unique.

We believe students should have access to an education that supports their goals, encourages curiosity, and creates room for big dreams.

For some students, that dream may be flying airplanes.
For others, it may be engineering the next breakthrough technology, starting a business, competing in athletics, or serving their communities as future leaders.

The first step is often simply having the opportunity to explore what’s possible.

That’s why educational choice matters.

If you have a child with big dreams, ambitious goals, or interests that deserve room to grow, we’d love to connect. 💙

👇 Tell us below:
What career, passion, or dream is your child currently interested in pursuing?

We love hearing about the next generation of innovators, leaders, athletes, creators, and problem-solvers.

06/05/2026

🎉 3 Days Until the Step Up For Students Conference!
Every child has gifts, talents, interests, and dreams that deserve the opportunity to grow.

For some students, that means athletics. For others, it’s aviation, entrepreneurship, leadership, college coursework, the arts, or exploring a future career path. The common thread is that students thrive when they have both the support and flexibility to pursue what inspires them.

At Global Virtual Academy, we are passionate about helping students build an education around their goals while maintaining high academic standards and meaningful support every step of the way.

As a Step Up For Students provider, we’re grateful to be part of a program that gives Florida families more educational choices and empowers parents to find the best fit for their child.

Through our program, we’ve seen firsthand what can happen when motivated students are given the freedom to pursue their passions, the guidance to stay on track academically, and a team that believes in their potential.

The future belongs to students who are encouraged to dream big, work hard, and discover what they’re capable of.

If you’re looking for an educational path that supports both achievement and opportunity, we’d love to connect. 💙

👇 We’d love to hear from you:
What passion, interest, talent, or goal is your child pursuing right now? Sports? Aviation? The arts? Entrepreneurship? Something else?

Share below—we love celebrating students and helping families discover what’s possible.

06/04/2026

📚✨ 4 Days Until the Step Up For Students Conference!
One of the biggest misconceptions about flexible education is that students are “on their own.”

The reality? Support matters.

In this reel, you see two students collaborating, problem-solving, and helping each other work through their learning. These are students who are pursuing big goals while receiving the academic support they need to succeed.

At Global Virtual Academy, students have easy access to:
✅ Daily teacher support
✅ Academic coaching and accountability
✅ Administrative guidance and planning
✅ Flexible pathways that support athletics, arts, travel, career goals, and more

Our students don’t have to choose between pursuing their passions and receiving a high-quality education.

With years of experience in education, helping students find the right path is more than our expertise, it’s our passion. 💙

As we count down to the Step Up For Students Conference, we’re excited to continue learning how we can better serve Florida families seeking educational options that fit their child’s unique needs.

Because parents have a choice.
And students deserve opportunities that help them thrive.

What questions do you have about flexible education, scholarships, or student success? Drop them below! 👇

06/04/2026

✈️ He hasn’t even started his senior year yet…

…and he’s already completed his first solo flight and is on track to earn his pilot’s license before graduating high school.

This reel captures a real text conversation with one of our students sharing this exciting milestone. You’ll see videos of his first solo takeoff and landing, along with photos of him proudly standing beside the aircraft and even a glimpse of him while flying.

And yes, this post is shared with full parent approval because they are incredibly proud of him, too. 💙

Moments like these are why we do what we do.

At Global Virtual Academy, we believe students shouldn’t have to put their passions on hold to get a great education. Whether it’s aviation, athletics, performing arts, entrepreneurship, or another dream entirely, education should support their goals, not compete with them.

Our flexible, supportive academic model allows students to pursue extraordinary opportunities while earning an accredited high school diploma, preparing for college, and building a future they’re excited about.

Imagine what your child could accomplish with an education designed around their goals.

Because the question isn’t whether students can do amazing things while in school.

The question is: what becomes possible when they have the flexibility, support, and encouragement to pursue their passions?

Congratulations on an incredible achievement, David! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. ✈️

If you’ve come across this post and you’re proud of David, too, share your congratulations in the comments! 👏👏

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502 E. Main Street
Lakeland, FL
33801

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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