Synchronous Online Learning at Cyprus Academy

"Cyprus has taken its mission, vision and values and applied them to the online experience for its Cyprus families."
- J.T., Cyprus parent
Contact Us to begin the enrollment process in our gfited online school for the 2025-2026 school year!
Customized education for gifted students ages 6-13 - accessible nationwide

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Cyprus Classical Academy's online program is so well designed that our child is happier and more engaged in class than when she was attending an in-person program.  I'm constantly impressed by how well the school has built a sense of community with students all over the country.   They've really set a new standard for us in terms of what we expect out of a school.  We're very lucky to have found Cyprus.

A.W.

Cyprus Online Parent
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Is Cyprus Academy Online a ​Good Fit for My Family?

Cyprus Academy Online provides its award-winning, ability-based, and customized education for its online gifted students. The admission requirements for online students are the same as for on-site students. It is an excellent option for:
  • Families who live too far to physically attend Cyprus Academy and need a school that will provide appropriate challenge in every class as well as a robust social community for their gifted child.
  • Families with gifted children who are uncomfortable sending their child back to a physical location with other students due to the pandemic.
  • Families who have a gifted student who is immunocompromised.
  • Families who prefer online learning for their gifted child.
  • Families who are in school districts that have dropped gifted education.
  • Families who are able to support their children as needed with navigation of the online environment, turning in assignments, ensuring the availability of necessary materials, time-management, and focus as needed.

​Is Cyprus Academy Online a​ Good Fit for My Child?

​Online learning presents some challenges for students, so it is important to ascertain whether online learning is a good fit for your child. If your child has the following characteristics, online learning may be a good fit:
  • Your child is motivated to work hard and is self-driven.
  • Your child has a strong desire to learn.
  • Your child is conscientious and usually follows rules.
  • Your child is able to focus on class and is not likely to be distracted by the opportunities available while working on a computer or they have an adult present to consistently monitor them to ensure they are tuned into class when they need to be.
  • Your child has good time-management and organization skills or they have an adult present who is able to help them to get to class and turn in their homework on time.
  • Your child is frustrated with their current school due to lack of challenge.

What will a typical day look like for an online student?

Online students are assessed in August and given a customized class schedule for the school year. 
  • Cyprus uses an online calendar as their dashboard, and students simply click into each class meeting at the appropriate class time.
  • Online students participate as full members of each of their classes, with the ability (and requirement) to ask and answer questions, discuss topics, and participate in team projects.
  • Online students will be able to see each student in their class and clearly see the whiteboard as needed. Their classmates and teacher will also be able to see them as they participate in lecture, Socratic discussions, testing, and activities as a full members of the classroom. 
  • Math, Reading, Literature, and Language Arts and Foreign Language class sizes are limited to 10 students - including on-site and online students.  Art, Science, and other classes are limited to a maximum of 15 students.
  • Classes typically are a mix of lecture, Socratic discussion, class-work, and projects.  Online students will be working both on-screen and off during their classes.  We ensure that online students receive regular screen breaks and exercise.
  • Online students are required to wear uniforms, be prepared with materials needed for class, and attend class in their dedicated work space. These policies help students to feel a part of the community, delineate school-time from free-time, and help to establish self-discipline and good work habits.

Technology Requirements

The following is required:
  • A reliable, high-speed internet connection 
  • Laptop or desktop computer (No Chromebooks, please)
  • Secondary device: iPad (preferred) or Android Tablet.
  • Web camera and microphone
  • The ability to scan documents (scanner, iPad, Dragon Touch, smartphone)
  • A reliable printer for daily use by students.

Tuition

See our Tuition page for financial information.

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About Cyprus Classical Academy

Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based private school offering both in-person learning in Burnsville, Minnesota and a robust online program for students worldwide. We specialize in customized, accelerated education for academically advanced to profoundly gifted students ages 4–14, serving Pre-K, elementary, and middle school students.

At Cyprus, each student receives a personalized schedule designed to challenge and inspire. Our structured, rigorous curriculum allows for unlimited acceleration and is taught by passionate, highly qualified teachers and subject-matter experts. Whether online or on-site, students benefit from a strong, connected community that supports academic growth and personal development.
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​Cyprus Classical Academy is a not for profit school which admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic, musical, artistic or other school-administered programs.