CGA Featured in Town & Country as US Families Turn to Online School

As more families seek alternatives to traditional schooling, particularly those looking to balance rigorous academics with sport, travel, or a flexible lifestyle, Crimson Global Academy (CGA) is fast becoming a top choice for families across the US.

Recently featured in Town & Country, CGA is described as a virtual school that adds "rocket fuel” to the online learning model. With students enrolled from over 65+ countries, CGA is really redefining what school can look like, and it’s resonating with families in the United States.

“We’re an academics-first family.”

That’s how CGA Parent, Jill Roberts, mother of Jacob – a nationally ranked swimmer and diver from Florida put it.

CGA said they would create whatever Jacob needed to do academically to move him forward while being able to be an athlete. That was perfect because we didn’t want to sacrifice the education.

Jacob’s situation is far from that of an ordinary student. At CGA, we’ve seen a sharp rise in full-time enrolment from students in sport, music, and competitive extracurriculars. Many are unable to meet the rigid demands of traditional schools while maintaining elite-level performance in their fields. Our flexible timetable and customizable course load make it possible to do both, and do them well.

The Online Learning Model Gaining Momentum

CEO Penelope Barton noted in the article that “families in Florida and California have been particularly quick to embrace our model, with an emerging growth in places like Colorado and Texas. There’s an undeniable shift happening.”

That shift is driven by parents who want academic rigour without the limitations of geography or one-size-fits-all learning. With small class sizes (averaging 10-12 students), internationally recognized curricula (A Levels, AP's, US Diploma), and live interactive teaching, CGA offers students a chance to go further, and much faster.

We match courses to ability and maturity, not age, which gives learners the challenge they need at the right time.

“In our school you get called on multiple times…”

Jamie Beaton, founder of CGA, mentions how students who study with us must do the homework, the readings, and be ready to participate in classroom discussions, and be called upon by their teachers if they don't.

That’s the classroom culture at CGA. It's an active and challenging environment, and built for engagement. It’s also why students who join us often outperform their own expectations. In recent exams, 86% of students scored 3+ in AP exams, well above the global average.

You can read more on our latest results here.

Whether a student is working toward top-tier university admission, exploring their interests through extracurricular clubs, or simply seeking an education that aligns with their lifestyle, CGA offers a personalized experience.

University Admissions Counselling From The Experts

University and career counselling is built into the fabric of CGA, and that’s no coincidence. Jamie Beatons earlier company, Crimson Education, was built specifically to support students applying to the world’s most competitive universities. That foundation in admissions strategy is what sets CGA apart today.

Every full-time student has access to a dedicated team of academic advisors, university admissions experts, and pastoral care staff. It’s a comprehensive support network designed to prepare students not just for exams, but for life after school.

As Beaton shared in the recent Town & Country article,

It’d be hard to find a physical school in the world, never mind an online school, with the kind of hard-core counselling that we’ve put in there.

And the results speak for themselves. CGA students have received offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, UPenn, and many other top universities around the world.

Explore what CGA could look like for your family

If you’re based in Florida, Texas, California, or anywhere else in the world, CGA offers more than just an online classroom. We offer a globally connected education that is structured around your child’s needs, passions, and goals.

Speak to our academic advisors today to learn more.

(Special thanks to Nicole LaPorte and Town & Country for highlighting CGA in their recent feature on the future of online education. Full article available on Town & Country.)