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Online School for Orlando Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s life in Orlando doesn’t follow a standard school calendar, and your child’s education shouldn’t have to either. Whether you’re a Disney or Universal cast member working rotating shifts, a military family stationed at Patrick Space Force Base, or a family that moved here from abroad and is still finding your footing, Forest Trail Academy gives your kid a fully accredited K-12 education that works around your real life.
Why Orlando Families Choose FTA
Orlando is one of the fastest-growing metros in Florida, and the people who make it run, SeaWorld trainers, Universal Studios crew, Disney World cast members, don’t work 9-to-5. If your schedule rotates or your child has early-morning rehearsals at a performing arts program, a traditional school bell just doesn’t fit. FTA’s self-paced model means your child can log in before a theme park shift, between auditions, or on a Saturday afternoon. There’s no attendance window to miss and no penalty for learning on your terms.
Military families at Patrick SFB know the strain of a PCS move on kids mid-semester, transcripts get lost, credits don’t always transfer, and your child falls behind through no fault of their own. FTA eliminates that. Enrollment stays open year-round, and your child keeps the same school, the same teachers, and the same curriculum whether you’re in Orlando, across Florida, or reassigned out of state. Expat families and international tourism workers who’ve made Orlando home long-term also find FTA a natural fit, our curriculum meets Florida state standards while offering the flexibility that global families need.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Orlando and nationwide.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study before training, after your shift, on weekends.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week, no waiting for September.
- Same School Through Every Change: Military PCS, relocations, and life changes don’t interrupt enrollment.
Getting Started from Orlando
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Orlando-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Orlando?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Florida universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Orlando?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Florida FTA Community
Orlando families are part of FTA’s larger Florida community. Learn more about FTA for all Florida students →
Online High School in Orlando, Grades 9 to 12
Most Orlando families who search for online school are looking for high school. Forest Trail Academy’s online high school program for grades 9 through 12 carries the full graduation-requirement sequence, Advanced Placement courses, and NCAA-approved core courses for student athletes. Enrollment is open year-round, so a student can start any week rather than waiting for a semester.
Students in Orlando who are behind on credits can use online credit recovery to make up individual courses without repeating a year. Families moving mid-year can follow the sequence on our switch schools mid-year page. Tuition runs $3,069 to $4,269 per year depending on grade level, with monthly payment plans from $236 for elementary, $286 for middle school, and $336 for high school, plus a one-time $225 registration fee. See the tuition page for the full breakdown.
Programs Available to Orlando Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
