Prestans Online Academy

Name

Prestans Online Academy

Legal name

Prestans Online Academy

Website

https://prestans.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gifted, Advanced & Acceleration Centers (Honors/AP/IB Enrichment) (EDANAHAL), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Online secondary education
• Accredited online schooling
• Synchronous online classes
• NCAA approved courses
• College preparatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Full-Time Enrollment Tuition: Full-time students pay $24,995 per academic year for 5 credits and comprehensive advisory services. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at enrollment with the balance billed over the program duration.
2. Credit Continuation and Single Course Tuition: Students pay per course based on credit amount: $4,875 for full course (1 credit), $2,955 for semester (.5 credit), and $2,195 for trimester (.33 credit).
3. Summer Credit Courses: Summer credit courses priced at $3,600 for set schedule group math and science courses, and $4,500 for customized schedule courses. Courses include 20 synchronous sessions of 90 minutes each.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prestans Online Academy delivers accredited online education for grades 6-12 through small live synchronous classes (no more than 6 students per class) taught by experienced educators, combined with asynchronous coursework. Core offerings include Full-Time Enrollment (5 credits per academic year with advisory), Single Course enrollment, Credit Continuation for students on leave from other schools, Postgraduate programs (Diploma and Certificate tracks), Summer Credit Classes, Summer Enrichment, and Tutoring and Enrichment services. The platform leverages Canvas for course delivery, Zoom for live sessions, and Veracross Portals for administrative functions, and is supported by an Advisory Program and College Counseling.

Product overview

Prestans Online Academy is an accredited online 6-12th grade school offering a portfolio of interconnected educational programs delivered through a hybrid synchronous/asynchronous online learning model. The core offerings include Full-Time Enrollment (5 credits/year with advisory), Single Course enrollment, Credit Continuation for students on leave from other schools, and Postgraduate programs (Diploma and Certificate tracks). Supplementary services include Summer Credit Classes, Summer Enrichment, Tutoring and Enrichment, an Advisory Program for ongoing student support, and College Counseling. All programs feature small live classes (maximum 6 students), experienced teachers, and asynchronous coursework, with students using Zoom for live sessions, Canvas for coursework, and Veracross Portals for administrative functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Enrollment Full-time online enrollment for grades 6-12 delivering 5 credits per academic year with comprehensive advisory services. Students take 2-3 courses per semester in small live synchronous classes (maximum 6 students) with experienced teachers, and asynchronous coursework, taught by faculty of whom 80%+ hold advanced degrees. Tuition is $24,995 per academic year with a 50% non-refundable deposit at enrollment and the balance invoiced over the program duration.
• Single Course Individual credit-bearing courses for students who want to take one or more courses without enrolling full-time, available in semester and year-long formats. Each course includes two live synchronous sessions per week with experienced teachers plus asynchronous coursework, in classes capped at 6 students. Pricing is $4,875 for a full course (1 credit), $2,955 for a semester (0.5 credit), and $2,195 for a trimester (0.33 credit).
• Credit Continuation Short-term credit-bearing courses for students taking a leave of absence from their current school for reasons including physical or emotional well-being. Features a personalized schedule customizable with one-on-one or small-group instruction, enabling students to return to their home school with credit intact.
• Postgraduate Enrollment Postgraduate program for high school graduates pursuing structured academic work before college or a career launch, including gap-year students. Offers two tracks: a Diploma Program requiring a minimum of 4 full-credit courses to earn a Prestans diploma, and a Certificate of Attendance Program for students taking 1-3 courses without diploma requirements.
• Summer Credit Classes Live, credit-bearing online summer courses in math and science subjects (Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Biology, Chemistry), taught by Prestans faculty. Available in set-schedule group format ($3,600, 20 synchronous sessions of 90 minutes each) or customized schedule format ($4,500) for the summer term (e.g., June 8 - August 1).
• Summer Enrichment Non-credit group enrichment courses offered during the summer, including Algebraic Foundations, Project August (a self-paced math refresh), and ESL programs, designed for students who want to strengthen skills without committing to credit-bearing coursework.
• Tutoring and Enrichment Non-credit academic services including subject-specific tutoring, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, SSAT), interview preparation, essay support, and group classes in subjects such as World History, US History, Algebra II, Latin I, and English.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of maximum 6 students ensure personalized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Student-Athlete AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive college athletic recruiting support for student-athletes and their families through membership resources, online recruiting courses, and personalized one-on-one consulting. Team consists of former college athletes and coaches who are also independent educational consultants specializing in college athletics recruiting.
• ImRecruitablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ImRecruitable to help student-athletes navigate the college recruiting process. Over the past 15 years, ImRecruitable has provided essential tools for student-athletes to find their best-fit college using a college matching tool-set and network of 35,000+ college coaches. More than 10,000 student-athletes have made commitments to play at the college level through their platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Connections Academy: Large-scale tuition-free online public school operator (K-12) serving tens of thousands of students across U.S. states. Operates in the same online K-12 category but at significantly larger scale and with a public-funding model.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc.): Publicly traded leader in online K-12 education with online private school, career learning, and K-12 public funding programs. Largest incumbent in the broader online K-12 category where Prestans competes.

Direct peers

• International Virtual Learning Academy (IVLA): Accredited online school offering full-time and supplemental K-12 enrollment with NCAA-approved courses. Similar structure and global reach, though typically positioned below Prestans on price.
• Stanford Online High School: Highly selective accredited online high school offering live, small synchronous classes to gifted students globally. Most comparable to Prestans in pedagogy (small live cohorts), accreditation rigor, and premium positioning for college-bound learners.
• Laurel Springs School: Accredited private online school serving grades K-12 with college-prep and NCAA-approved courses. Directly comparable as a private, tuition-based online school with flexible enrollment and asynchronous-plus-synchronous delivery.
• The Keystone School: Long-running accredited online K-12 school offering full-time and individual course enrollment with flexible pacing. Comparable private online school with similar credit-bearing single-course model and NCAA approval.
• Wilson Hill Academy: Accredited classical Christian online school offering live and asynchronous courses for grades K-12. Comparable as a private accredited online school with small-class live format and NCAA-approved courses.
• One Schoolhouse: Non-profit supplemental online school partner for independent and Catholic schools, offering single courses and summer programs. Comparable single-course and summer credit offerings but non-profit and supplemental rather than full-time primary.
• Forest Trail Academy: Accredited online K-12 school offering full-time enrollment, single courses, summer school, and NCAA-approved courses. Closely comparable product set and pricing tier.

Emerging players

• Outschool: Marketplace for live online small-group classes for kids, including academic subjects and enrichment. Comparable in small-class live online pedagogy but serves a younger demographic and operates as a marketplace rather than accredited school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/prestansonlineacademy
• Xx.com/PrestansOnline
• Facebookfacebook.com/Prestans-Online-Academy-100064140371238
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prestans-online-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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