About VALA NC

Virtual Active Learning Academy of North Carolina (VALA NC) is a tuition-free online public charter school designed to serve students across North Carolina through high-quality, engaging virtual learning. 

Founded by experienced educators, STEM professionals, and community leaders, VALA NC is built on a shared belief that online education should be meaningful, supportive, and actively engaging for every student.

VALA NC offers a STEAM-focused education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with intentional character development. 

Through this approach, students not only build strong academic foundations but also develop essential values such as responsibility, integrity, perseverance, and respect—preparing them to become capable learners and ethical citizens. 

As a statewide virtual charter school, VALA NC provides equitable access to high-quality instruction for students in rural, suburban, and urban communities. By removing geographic barriers, the school ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed regardless of location or circumstance.

More than just a school, VALA NC is a vibrant learning community, a launchpad for future leaders, and a forward-thinking model for what virtual education can and should be in the 21st century.