Welcome to The Hive – Burbrella’s Flagship Campus!Burbrella Academy is the heart of Burbrella’s innovative microschool movement. As our flagship campus, it’s where “the Hive” comes to life, a nurturing, vibrant environment where neurodivergent, gifted, and curious learners thrive through personalized learning, project-based experiences, and values values-driven community. Here, learners are seen, supported, and celebrated every step of the way.
Burbrella Global Online
Serving Families Across the World
Where Innovation Meets Individualization—Anywhere in the World!
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Born out of a bold vision during the pandemic, Burbrella Global Online School began as a lifeline for learners craving connection, creativity, and a curriculum that actually works virtually.. What started as a small virtual hub for gifted, neurodivergent, and nontraditional learners has blossomed into a thriving global learning community serving learners across the U.S. and beyond. At Burbrella Global, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all learning. Powered by award-winning curricula, dynamic live instruction, and personalized learning, we meet each learner where they are and help them grow beyond what they imagined possible.
Whether you're a worldschooling family, a learner seeking flexibility, or just looking for an online school that actually gets it, this is your hive.
At Burbrella Global Online School, we believe that personalized, high-quality education shouldn’t be limited by zip code. That’s why we’ve designed a dynamic, flexible learning environment rooted in academic excellence, social-emotional growth, personalized education and real-world relevance.
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Live Daily Classes: Every school day, certified educators lead engaging, interactive lessons across core subjects ensuring learners stay connected, challenged, and supported in real time.
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Small Group Instruction: With class sizes capped at just 10-12 learners, our educators can focus on what matters most—personalized instruction, meaningful relationships, and collaborative learning.​
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Homeschool Electives: Learning doesn’t stop at the core. Learners can explore electives in visual arts, dance, coding, gardening, foreign languages, and more developing passions and discovering purpose.
ABOUT BURBRELLA GLOBAL
Virtual Learning, Reimagined: Through our partnership with OptimaEd, Burbrella learners in grades 4–12 can step into a fully immersive VR-powered learning world, where core and elective classes come to life in a dynamic, interactive environment. For our younger learners in grades 1–3, we’ve partnered with Rock by Rock to deliver interactive, project-based learning electives that spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking all aligned to real-world themes.These partnerships reflect our commitment to innovation, equity, and engaging learning experiences that prepare learners for the future today.
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1:1 Tutoring & Coaching: We offer individualized academic tutoring and coaching to support both academic mastery and emotional well-being, helping every learner thrive on their own path.
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Dual Enrollment Opportunities: For North Carolina-based high school students, we offer access to college-level coursework through our dual enrollment partnership with Alamance Community College learning credits and a head start on their future.
A DAY AT BURBRELLA
View our Handbook​ to learn more about our learning model, community partners and more.
OFFERINGS
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Virtual Private School
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Homeschool Core Classes & Electives
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1:1 Tutoring
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Monthly Family Fun Nights
OUR LEARNERS
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1–12 learners, including: Neurodivergent learners (autism, ADHD, etc.) Gifted & twice-exceptional students, Learners seeking a trauma-informed, personalized learning environment
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NC ESA and opportunity scholarship-eligible families
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Homeschool Families
ABOUT BURBRELLA GLOBAL
Burbrella Lower School (Grades 1–5)
At Burbrella Global Online School, elementary learning is engaging, personalized, and full of discovery. Through interactive virtual lessons, real-world projects, and creative enrichment, our young learners build a strong foundation in reading, math, and self-expression. Every child is empowered to grow into a confident, curious problem-solver—ready to take ownership of their learning from anywhere in the world.
Burbrella Upper School (Grades 6–12)
At Burbrella Global Online, middle and high school learners are empowered to take charge of their education. Through purpose-driven projects, critical thinking, and flexible learning pathways, students explore their interests while building real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and entrepreneurship. Our upper school students also gain access to dual enrollment opportunities and virtual internships, expanding their horizons and accelerating their future—all from wherever they are.
Homeschool Programs (Grades 1-12
At Burbrella Global Online, we proudly partner with homeschooling families by offering live, teacher-led instructionin core subjects and a wide range of engaging electives. Families can also take advantage of our 1:1 tutoring services and our asynchronous, personalized learning pathways—designed to support each learner’s unique pace, interests, and goals.
Whether You’re in a Big City or Small Town — We’ve Got You
Our child, who previously felt disengaged in a traditional classroom, flourished at Burbrella
within just a few days. The flexible structure and personalized approach allowed her to explore
topics of deep interest. - L.C. Parent from North Carolina
Burbrella Global Online saved our homeschool journey. My son is engaged, supported, and finally
loves learning again. - K.T. Parent from Texas