You’re Invited To An Upcoming Open House!
Thursday, June 5th at 8:00 PM EST
Monday, June 9th at 8:00 AM EST
Friday, June 20th at 8:00 PM EST
Can’t make an Open House? No problem!
Top colleges welcome Forest students
Why We're Different from Other Online Programs
Most online schools offer rigid courses and passive screen time. At Forest Online, we do things differently. Learners choose what to study, how to learn, and with whom—whether they’re pursuing passion projects, collaborating across continents, or turning real-life experiences into school credit. Our expert Guides ensure the learning is deep, meaningful, and high-quality every step of the way. No Zoom fatigue. No generic curriculum. Just flexible, self-directed learning rooted in purpose, autonomy, and results.
Three Ways to Learn, Your Way
We offer three customizable diploma pathways:
– Guided Experience: Full support and personalized mentorship.
– Balanced Experience: Structure and guidance with room for independence.
– Independent Experience: For homeschoolers and world-schoolers who just need credentialing and a clear framework.
Why We're Different from Traditional Homeschool
Homeschooling puts everything on the parent’s shoulders. We walk beside you and save you time. Forest Online gives you the freedom of homeschool, with the structure, community, and credentialing of a school. Your child can pursue their passions, earn a respected diploma, and grow into a confident, capable human—with college support, expert review, and a team that knows how to make it all count.
Come See for Yourself
Meet our founder, Harvard and Penn instructor Dr. Tyler Thigpen, and our team to see firsthand how we’re reimagining online learning for 5th–12th graders. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our unique approach, hear from our community, and ask questions in a live Q&A with our Head of School. Meanwhile, your child can jump into an engaging challenge led by our Guides. We can’t wait to meet you!
The Forest School Online Non-Discrimination Policy
The Forest School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The Forest School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.