Accreditations and Affiliations
Catholic Virtual is a fully accredited online private school. We provide more than 300 courses to students globally in grades K-12.
Accreditation ensures that academic institutions meet acceptable levels of quality. As a Cognia-accredited school, you can feel confident that Catholic Virtual provides a quality education that adheres to the highest academic standards. As part of our accreditation, Catholic Virtual:
- Upholds the quality and standards of our learning, operational, and ethical standards
- Delivers a rigorous curriculum that is designed to foster student success
- Earns recognition from colleges, universities, and employers worldwide
- Participates in regular accountability evaluations to maintain educational excellence
Catholic Virtual is also affiliated with some of the most respected organizations, a testament to our dedication to serving our students and families with the highest quality academic programs.
Catholic Virtual has been awarded Cognia accreditation through its commitment to Cognia’s set of rigorous, research-based performance standards. Our Cognia accreditation includes accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), the regional accrediting agencies that span the Cognia global network.
The International Olympic Academy (IOA) has partnered with Hudson Global Scholars and its network schools, including Catholic Virtual, to expand the reach of its educational mission. to expand the reach of its educational mission. As the inspirational Academic Partner of the International Olympic Academy, Hudson Global Scholars will empower its school partners, educators, and students around the world with the skills and principles needed to thrive in the evolving global economy. Learn more on the IOA website.
Catholic Virtual offers NCAA-approved curriculum (school code 852262). The National Collegiate Athletic Association supports student athletes at more than 1,200 institutions across North America. The NCAA does not endorse or affiliate with our services. Parents and guardians of prospective student-athletes should ensure that programs follow NCAA bylaws. The NCAA website has the most current and accurate information about NCAA rules and regulations.
We are registered with The College Board (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT), whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Our school code is 102537.
Catholic Virtual courses are approved to fulfill A-G subject requirements for admission to universities in the University of California system.
Catholic Virtual is the authorized virtual school partner of OIEC, the International Office of Catholic Education. OIEC represents a network of 210,000 schools with 60 million students. OIEC works closely with the Vatican institutions and represents its school network at international organizations (UN, UNESCO, and the European Union).
