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Explore: Online Courses for Gifted Middle School Students

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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.

Application details

Online Single-Subject Courses for Gifted Students: ages 9-13

Qualified gifted students, ages 9-13, can take advanced, online middle school courses in math, science, and humanities with Davidson Explore. Different from other online middle school courses, this year-long gifted program helps students develop their academic and social skills by giving them a platform to learn at their academic level.
Explore Admissions

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.

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Virtual Open Houses

Each session will discuss the application and assessment process, course expectations, and characteristics of successful students.

More info

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.