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The Vr School

Stanford, CA

School Profile

Enrollment

8 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

Tuition

Updated 7mo ago

DivisionGradesAnnual Tuition
Middle School Program6th Grade – 8th Grade$42,500
High School Program9th Grade – 12th Grade$48,500

2026-2027 school year

Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

The VR School describes its teaching philosophy as AI-enhanced, personalized learning paired with competency-based progression, so students get adaptive support and move forward when they demonstrate mastery rather than on a fixed timetable. It also emphasizes globally connected learning, with collaboration across countries and exposure to global experts to build cross-cultural skills for future leadership. (thevrschool.org)

Admissions

Updated 7mo ago

Applicants start in The VR School’s online admissions portal by creating an account or signing in with Google, then complete a profile, submit academic records, write a personal statement, request two teacher recommendations, and schedule a virtual interview; the site says decisions are sent within about two weeks and accepted students enroll online. (thevrschool.org) Required materials are a completed online application, official transcripts, a 500–750 word personal statement, two teacher recommendations, and the virtual interview, while test scores, a portfolio, extra recommendations, awards, and an activities resume are optional. (thevrschool.org) The admissions page currently lists these key dates, without years attached: September 1 (application opens), December 15 (Early Decision deadline for priority consideration), January 31 (Regular Decision deadline), March 15 (decisions released), April 30 (enrollment deadline), and August 15 (school year begins). (thevrschool.org) I did not find a published waitlist policy on the admissions page I reviewed. (thevrschool.org) I also did not find named applicant priority categories such as sibling or legacy preference; the only priority language shown is that applying by the Early Decision deadline receives priority consideration. (thevrschool.org)

Admissions Timeline

Updated 7mo ago

Application DeadlineDec 15 – Jan 31
Interview: Required
Courses and Activities

Updated 7mo ago

AP Courses7

Advanced Literature, Calculus & Beyond, Quantum Physics, AI & Machine Learning,

Languages2

Mandarin, Spanish

Arts7

Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Digital Media,

Clubs and Activities3

Young Innovators Program, VR Exploration, Tech Journalism