Explore: Online Courses for Gifted Middle School Students
How to Apply for Explore
The 2023-2024 Explore application is now available! See details about the application process, decision process calendar, and to apply.
Online Single-Subject Courses for Gifted Students: ages 9-13
Program Benefits
- Seven rigorous, single-subject courses
- Live, dynamic sessions with like-minded peers
- Asynchronous learning activities
- Experienced, caring instructors
Courses and Scheduling
Our advanced, online middle-school level courses for gifted students are available throughout the year in a range of subject areas, including math, science, and humanities. Courses have live sessions and utilize pre-recorded videos.
How to Apply for Explore
The 2023-2024 Explore application is now available! See details about the application process, decision process calendar, and to apply.

Virtual Open Houses
Each session will discuss the application and assessment process, course expectations, and characteristics of successful students.
Explore or Davidson Academy Online?
The Davidson Institute and Davidson Academy Online each offer dynamic and engaging online learning opportunities to qualified gifted students.
Explore offers gifted students ages 9-13 an opportunity to enrich their education by taking advanced online middle school courses adapted from the Davidson Academy’s rigorous curriculum. For those looking for à la carte courses, Davidson Explore may be the best option.
Davidson Academy Online offers gifted learners two options: full-time enrollment or single-course enrollment. For both options, it is recommended that applicants, at minimum, have 6th grade in progress. Davidson Academy Online leverages cutting-edge technology to create a new, highly personalized model of online education at our accredited, robust online community.
For more information on the differences between Davidson Academy Online and Davidson Institute’s Explore program, check out our Davidson Online Learning Infographic.
For questions, please contact online@davidsongifted.org.