Why Choose Vista Virtual School?

 

Accessibility

• Distance learning through Vista Virtual School is accessible by anyone with an Internet connection.

Flexibility

• VVS students are able to to complete their course work within a traditional school year, a semester, or faster.
• Students can work on their coursework any time of the day, any day of the week, giving them flexibility in relation to studies elsewhere, employment, and other commitments.
• VVS’ flexible scheduling options make it easy for students to fill in gaps in their educational background and with the necessary teacher-directed instruction.

Safety

• Students with social-emotional and/or mental health concerns can benefit from a study environment free from the anxieties associated with traditional classroom settings.
• Special support staff are assigned to VVS students as part of their Individual Program Plans (IPP).
• VVS provides a full school experience with reduced health risks, notably those related to COVID-19.
• Districts may seek special needs distance education services because the children themselves may be higher risk.

Results

• The achievement levels of VVS students are as high, or higher, than the provincial average (as measured by Diploma Exam results).
• Continuity is key to high achievement, and VVS’ programming allows students to continue with their at-home education for as long as it is beneficial to them.

Cost effectiveness

• VVS provides instruction for non-primary registrees for $130/credit, while divisions are funded at approximately $190/credit for high school students.
• VVS can easily accommodate unusual timetable needs in ways that are costly (and in some cases impossible) for regular schools.
• Other divisions can take advantage of solutions for students to complete their programming for less cost than if the division provided the instruction themselves.

Solutions for international students

• Distance learning through VVS enables Alberta families living abroad to maintain their children’s Alberta education.
• Citizens of other countries can receive world-class Alberta curriculum through VVS.
• Alberta-accredited international schools can use VVS to complement their own programming.

Options for adult learners

• Registering with VVS gives Alberta adults access to a variety of courses to complete their high school diploma, improve high school marks, learn new skills, or fulfill post-secondary requirements.
• Adult upgrading courses are offered through continuous (year-round) registration.
• Adult students have the option of completing a core course in up to one year, a 3- or 5-credit elective course in six months, or a 1-credit career and technology studies (CTS) course in three months.