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Online School for Seattle Families | Forest Trail Academy
If your family landed in Seattle for an Amazon or Microsoft role — or you’re deep in King County’s homeschool community — you already know that the city’s pace doesn’t slow down for school schedules. Maybe your teen is training 20 hours a week at a club soccer program in Bellevue, or you’ve just rotated in from Dublin and need credits that transfer cleanly. Whatever brought you here, Forest Trail Academy gives your child a full, accredited K-12 education that bends to your life instead of the other way around.
Why Seattle Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Seattle sits at the center of one of the most globally mobile workforces in the world. Amazon alone moves thousands of employees through its South Lake Union headquarters every year — families who’ve put down roots in London, Singapore, and Dublin before unpacking boxes in Eastlake or Kirkland. When you’ve lived in three countries in five years, the last thing you want is a school enrollment process that treats you like an edge case. FTA’s open enrollment and transcript evaluation process is built for families exactly like yours. Credits from international schools, Seattle Waldorf, or any King County public school are reviewed and applied — no red tape, no waiting for the next district enrollment window.
King County has one of the strongest homeschool communities in the Pacific Northwest, and many of those families choose FTA because it delivers the structure and accreditation that home education alone can’t. For student-athletes, the flexibility is a genuine game-changer. If your child trains with Crossfire Premier Soccer in Redmond or competes year-round on a club swim team at the Bellevue Aquatics Center, a fixed 8am bell isn’t compatible with that commitment. FTA lets your athlete log coursework at 6am before morning practice, or after an afternoon session — without falling behind, without requesting special accommodations, without explaining their schedule to anyone. Your child’s education fits their life, not the other way around.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific, Bellevue College and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends — whatever fits your Seattle lifestyle.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week of the year. No waiting for September or next semester.
- One School Through Every Change: PCS moves, relocations, and family changes don’t disrupt your child’s education at FTA.
How to Get Started from Seattle
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269 — they know the Seattle area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Seattle-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Seattle?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by Washington universities?
A: Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific, Bellevue College, all Washington public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Seattle?
A: Yes — open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Seattle students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Seattle.
Part of the Washington FTA Community
Seattle families are part of Forest Trail Academy’s broader Washington community. Learn more about FTA for Washington students here →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269 | Florida DOE School Code 3970
FTA Programs Available to You
Forest Trail Academy offers the complete K-12 curriculum to students in your area. All programs are 100% online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Accredited elementary curriculum covering reading, math, science, and social studies. Students progress at their own pace with certified teacher support.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
FTA middle school prepares students for high school with rigorous core subjects and academic counseling on a flexible schedule.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Our Cognia-accredited high school diploma program includes all graduation requirements plus AP courses and college-prep guidance. Recognized by 1,000+ universities worldwide.
Homeschool Programs
FTA homeschool support gives families the academic structure, certified teachers, and official transcripts that colleges require.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition from $255.75/month. Open enrollment year-round. Contact admissions to start today.
