Global Village School (GVS) is a private school-homeschool hybrid model: the best of both worlds. As an international distance learning institution, GVS accepts applications year-round.
Since 1999 GVS has offered a progressive, accredited, customizable K-12 homeschooling program with individualized teacher services.
K8 Whole Child, Healthy Planet K8 curriculum guides, and high school homeschool diploma courses encourage students to become global citizens by integrating social justice studies with the core subjects.
GVS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), one of the six premier accrediting organizations in the United States.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School / Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: Yes
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 1 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Global Village School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes - Many!
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
State Accredited Program
No
Accreditation Notes
There is no such thing as state accreditation in California. We are registered as a private school with the state. Regional accreditation is the best accreditation you can have because the regional orgs are recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. We are regionally accredited by WASC.
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
1 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(No dress code)
(No dress code)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Tuition Notes
K-8 tuition ranges from $2,595 - $3,675 per year and includes a GVS curriculum guide.High School tuition is $7,995 a year and includes up to 6 GVS study guides.Learn more at: www.globalvillageschool.org/k8-enrollment.html and www.globalvillageschool.org/high-school-enrollment.html
Acceptance Rate
99%
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- What sets us apart from other online schools? Our creative, flexible approach and our emphasis on peace, justice, diversity, and sustainability. We recognize students as individuals with unique needs, interests, and learning styles. We adapt our homeschool curriculum to our students rather than forcing students to adapt to the curriculum. We empower our students to pursue their future goals in a way that enables them to prepare for college while building on their strengths and talents and staying true to who they are. We nurture and protect the passion and enthusiasm for creating a better world inherent in so many young people. We help our students lead authentic and meaningful lives, so they can leave school feeling confident in their ability to impact the world around them.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Global Village School cost?
Global Village School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Global Village School?
The acceptance rate of Global Village School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
Who are famous alumni from Global Village School?
Global Village School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Global Village School?
The application deadline for Global Village School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
After much research and many recommendations, I enrolled my son in Global Village School as a first grader. This year, our ninth, he becomes a high school student! The process is simple from beginning to end and is aided by helpful staff all the way. Enrollment is much simpler in comparison to all my years experienced in public schools with my other children. The curriculum makes homeschooling easy even for first-timers like myself. I love the diversity of subject material and the many mind expanding lessons that my son enjoys. I have been amazed at how much I have learned as his homeschool teacher! The teachers answer all our questions quickly and the support we have received has created a smooth and comfortable experience for us both. While some of the information is the same I studied when I was a student, the lessons are so much more interesting that remembering the facts isn't difficult like it was in my experience. I highly recommend Global Village School. It has been a huge blessing in our lives and I know it can be the same for you.
5 5/17/2016
I can't say enough about GVS to let the world know how future-altering it would be to experience the curriculum with others. It doesn't just benefit the child - it benefits the adult going through the process with them. I don't like to say "teacher and student" now, because this was such a co-learning, collaborative experience. It was in alignment with the values we have as a family and it addressed nuances of my children's personal path to a value system. If your child finishes out high school with the Peace and Diversity courses under their belt, they are prepared to go out and make the world a better place! Both of my children elected to go to university after their GVS studies and this school has made them enter with an awareness of the world around them and their part in that microcosm that the average college student struggles to understand. Parents be informed: this is not an internet-learning experience only. This is a hands-on, fully participatory journey through learning for everyone involved!
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