Virtual charter schools provide online and virtual learning environments to students enrolled in their programs. These schools allow students to learn at their own pace and own schedule. They offer various courses in diverse fields like maths, sciences, humanities, and vocational subjects. Virtual charter schools provide interactive online contents, multimedia learning materials, virtual lectures, and digital textbooks. They help students gain a dynamic and tech-savvy learning experience from the comfort of their homes. The global Virtual Charter Schools Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 16.99 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 16 % over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
The demand for virtual charter schools has increased significantly over the past few years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdowns and social distancing norms. The pandemic led to closure of physical schools globally and compelled educational institutions to adopt online modes of education. This helped strengthen the virtual infrastructure and capabilities of virtual charter schools. It also boosted their enrollment. Various benefits offered by virtual charter schools like self-paced learning, flexibility in schedule, reduction in commuting time, interactive lessons, and tech-based learning modules are expected to continue driving the demand over the forecast period. Increased emphasis on blended learning models combining online and offline instruction post pandemic may further support the growth of the virtual charter schools market.
Segment Analysis
Virtual charter schools offer K-12 education and account for the largest segment in the virtual charter schools market. This is because K-12 education is mandatory in most countries and states, creating a large student base for virtual charter schools. The K-12 segment is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period due to the growing demand for online schooling options from students and parents.
Key Takeaways
The global virtual charter schools market is expected to witness high growth over the next few years.
Regional analysis: The North America region currently dominates the virtual charter schools market due to presence of progressive education policies supporting virtual schools in the US. The region is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period on account rapid adoption of online schooling models. The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest pace during the forecast period owing to growing penetration of internet and increasing investments by governments in promoting digital education in developing countries of the region.
Key players Key players operating in the virtual charter schools market are K12 Inc, Connections Academy, Florida Virtual School, Lincoln Learning Solutions. K12 Inc is the largest provider of K-12 online education worldwide, operating virtual schools across 26 US states and several international countries. Connections Academy is another prominent player focusing exclusively on virtual and blended school education programs across the US.
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- Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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