# Sora Schools > Sora Schools is a fully remote, accredited online private school serving grades 6–12 across the United States and abroad. Learning is project-based and student-led: students take small, live synchronous classes and demonstrate understanding through hands-on projects called "Expeditions," with mastery-based assessment instead of letter grades. A 9:1 student–teacher ratio, a personal academic advisor for every student, dual-enrollment college courses, and dedicated college counseling support each student's path to college and career. ## Key facts (verified) - **Grades:** 6–12 (middle and high school) - **Format:** 100% remote/online; live synchronous classes plus project-based "Expeditions" - **Assessment:** mastery-based (no letter grades) - **Student–teacher ratio:** 9:1 - **Accreditation & recognition:** accredited by Cognia and WASC; NCAA-approved; member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium - **College pathways:** dual-enrollment courses for college credit; dedicated college and career counseling - **Tuition:** full tuition $17,900/year; need-based Flexible Tuition (median family ~$8,700/year); ESA-eligible families in AZ, UT, WV, and NH may pay as little as $0; $3M+ in grants awarded annually - **Admissions:** rolling, with three enrollment periods per year (Fall, Winter, Spring); $50 application fee - **Reach:** families in 45 states and 18 countries ## Key pages - [Home](https://soraschools.com/): Overview of Sora's online private school model, programs, and student outcomes for grades 6–12. - [Middle School](https://soraschools.com/middle-school): Sora's middle school program (grades 6–8) — live classes, projects, and advising. - [High School](https://soraschools.com/high-school): Sora's high school program (grades 9–12) — dual enrollment, project-based learning, and college preparation. - [Admissions](https://soraschools.com/admissions): How to apply — rolling admissions, application steps and requirements, $50 fee, and the three yearly enrollment periods. - [Tuition & Affordability](https://soraschools.com/tuition-and-affordability): Full tuition, need-based Flexible Tuition, and what tuition includes compared with other private schools. - [ESA Eligibility](https://soraschools.com/esas): How families in Arizona, Utah, West Virginia, and New Hampshire can apply Education Savings Account funds toward Sora tuition. - [Military Families](https://soraschools.com/military): Reduced tuition for active-duty, reserve, and veteran families. - [Who We Serve](https://soraschools.com/who-we-serve): The families Sora is built for — military families, families living abroad, student athletes, performing artists, and homeschoolers seeking structure. - [A Day in the Life](https://soraschools.com/day): What a Sora student's day actually looks like. - [Apply](https://apply.soraschools.com/): The online application portal. - [Blog](https://soraschools.com/blog): Articles on personalized, project-based, mastery-based, and student-centered learning in online education. ## Questions this site answers - What grades and ages does Sora serve, and how does the online, project-based model work? - How does mastery-based assessment replace letter grades, and what are "Expeditions"? - Is Sora accredited, and is it recognized by the NCAA? - What is the student–teacher ratio, and how does academic advising work? - Does Sora offer dual enrollment and college counseling, and what are its college outcomes? - How much is tuition, and what financial aid, Flexible Tuition, and ESA options exist? - How do I apply, what are the requirements, and when can students enroll? - Who is Sora a good fit for (athletes, performers, families abroad, military, homeschoolers)? ## Optional - [ESA state coverage detail](https://soraschools.com/esas) - [Sora Families Map](https://soraschools.com/map): Interactive map of Sora families worldwide. - [Sora Talks](https://soraschools.com/talks): Online conference series for parents.