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Everything families need to know about the fully online Grades 5–12 school formerly known as Avenues Silicon Valley and Avenues Online
Quick Answer for Busy Parents
AEON School is a private, independent, fully online school for Grades 5–12, formed from Avenues Online and Avenues Silicon Valley. It enrolls 175 students from 26 countries in live classes of 10 to 15. Admissions are rolling, with applications opening October 5, 2026, for mid-year and fall starts, and spots are limited. There’s no required entrance exam; AEON evaluates families through applications, records, a teacher evaluation, a parent meeting, and a student interview, all online.
Why Do Families Choose AEON School?
AEON began in 2019 with 22 pioneering students, founded by former leaders of Avenues: The World School as the online campus of that global network. It later merged with Avenues Silicon Valley and rebranded as AEON, a name combining “AON,” the school’s shorthand for Avenues Online, with the Greek word for “forever.” Families choose it for three reasons. First, rigor in a small format: live, discussion-driven seminars of 10 to 15 students built on the Great Works core. Second, reach: classmates in 26 countries, and optional in-person AEON Pods for local community. Third, flexibility, through programs designed for students with serious pursuits outside school. AEON is accredited by NEASC and is a member of NACAC and International ACAC.
AEON School Fast Facts
| Category | Details |
| School type | Private, independent, fully online (optional in-person Pods) |
| Location | New York, NY 10013 (online); AEON Pods in various locations worldwide |
| Grades | Upper Division, Grades 5–12 |
| Enrollment | 175 students |
| Student body | Students from 26 countries across five to six continents |
| Class size | 10–15 students per live class |
| University counseling | 1 counselor: Heather Marks, Director of University Counseling |
| Applications | Open October 5, 2026, for mid-year and fall starts; rolling admissions; spots limited |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Memberships | NACAC; International ACAC |
| Transportation | Not applicable (fully online) |
Enrollment by Grade
Private School Review reports the following Grade 5–12 enrollment at AEON.
| Grade | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Students | 20 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 28 |
AEON’s Mission and Organization
AEON School is a division of Aeon Learning Sciences, which says it exists “to create innovative solutions that enable learners to move the world.” It is led by the same team that built Avenues: The World School, its home base is New York, NY 10013, and its former identity as a separate Silicon Valley campus has been retired in favor of one unified online school.
How Hard Is It to Get Into AEON School?
AEON doesn’t publish an acceptance rate, and with 175 students, it’s a small school by design. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order received and spots are limited, timing can matter as much as the file itself. What AEON weighs is fit for live online learning: academic records, a teacher’s view of character, and how the family and student come across in their Zoom conversations. Families often compare AEON with Stanford Online High School, another rigorous online option, and with Avenues: The World School’s physical campuses.
Top Tips for Applying
- Apply soon after applications open, since review happens in the order received.
- Show that your child can manage independent work, not just earn good grades.
- Prepare your child for a relaxed, curious conversation in the student interview.
- Pick a teacher evaluator who knows your child’s character and work habits well.
Best Practices for Families
- Attend the Parent Info Session and a visit day before you apply.
- Talk openly in the admissions conversation about why online learning fits your family.
- Gather one to two years of records early, especially from international schools.
- Decide on a mid-year or fall start with your child’s current school year in mind.
Does AEON School Require an Entrance Exam?
No. AEON doesn’t require entrance testing. The SSAT and the Character Skills Snapshot are accepted as optional supplements, along with recommendations, portfolios, writing samples, and individualized learning plans.
The AEON School Admissions Process
- Imagine: Picture your child in small, discussion-driven classes with peers around the world.
- Talk with us: Book a 45-minute Zoom call with the admissions team.
- Info session: Join a live Parent Info Session webinar on AEON’s accredited online program.
- Visit: Your child joins a visit day to experience AEON firsthand.
- Apply: Apply online on a rolling basis for a mid-year or fall start.
AEON School Admissions Calendar
| Event | Date(s) | Notes |
| Applications open | October 5, 2026 | Mid-year and fall start dates |
| Admissions conversation | By appointment | 45 minutes on Zoom |
| Parent Info Session | Live webinar; dates from admissions | Program and curriculum overview |
| Student visit day | Dates shared after first conversation | Experience a live AEON class |
| Application review | Rolling | In order received; spots limited |
AEON School Application Requirements
Parent and Student Applications
The parent or guardian section covers background information and family details, while the student section covers academic background, interests, and critical thinking skills.
Academic Records
AEON asks for unofficial academic records from the last one to two years.
Teacher Evaluation
An academic teacher completes an evaluation of your child’s social, emotional, personal, and character attributes.
Parent Meeting and Student Interview
Both conversations happen on Zoom, but they serve different purposes.
| Parent Meeting | Student Interview | |
| Length | 45 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Format | Zoom | Zoom, with a member of the admissions team |
| Focus | Your child’s strengths and goals | Your child’s interests, curiosity, and readiness for online learning |
Families tell us the 30-minute Zoom interview is the step they most underestimate.
Optional Supplements
Letters of recommendation, portfolio work, writing samples, and individualized learning plans are optional, and AEON also accepts the SSAT and the Character Skills Snapshot.
Want Help Preparing for AEON’s Zoom Interviews?
We coach students and parents to show up confident, natural, and genuinely themselves on camera.
Can My Child Start AEON Mid-Year?
Yes. AEON offers mid-year and fall start dates, and applications opening October 5, 2026, cover both. Because spots are limited and reviewed in order, mid-year families should apply as soon as they’re ready.
Student Life at AEON School
Academics
AEON’s program includes Great Works (literature), history, philosophy, economics, social sciences, Math Inquiry, science, engineering, technology, design, Global Passport (world languages), and Learning and Wellbeing. Great Works integrates English, social studies, science, and arts, with students reading whole Great Books and debating them. Math Inquiry is problem-based and modeled on materials developed at Phillips Exeter Academy. Global Passport offers Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish through task-based learning. Succeeding here takes strong study habits and self-management.
Activities
Because AEON is online, student life looks different from a campus school. Its signature programs include Mastery, a selective, credit-bearing independent project course for high schoolers; J-Term, two mini-terms in January and June with deep dives, intensives, and in-person gatherings; and AEON Pods, small local groups who learn together in person each day.
Athletics
AEON doesn’t field traditional teams. Instead, its Flex Program supports students who need flexibility for athletics, arts, competitions, or other extracurricular pursuits, so serious training doesn’t come at the expense of school.
Arts
The arts are woven into the Great Works core alongside English, social studies, and science, and design appears throughout AEON’s academic program.
Summer Programs
AEON doesn’t publish a separate summer program. Its J-Term includes a June mini-term with intensives and in-person gatherings.
Notable AEON Alumni
AEON features these graduates on its own site, by first name only.
- Magda, Class of 2025: Olympic sabre fencer now studying at the University of Notre Dame.
- Onkar, Class of 2024: Y Combinator-backed founder at 1X and a Rise Global Winner.
- Violetta, Class of 2023: Matriculated to Johns Hopkins University.
- Aryan, Class of 2023: Founder and CEO of Induced AI.
Is AEON Right for Your Child?
AEON rewards a particular kind of student: curious, self-directed, and comfortable speaking up in a small online seminar. For that student, it can be a remarkable fit. We help families answer that question honestly, then build an application that reflects who their child really is.
Let’s Talk About AEON
From fit to the Zoom interview, we’ll help your family navigate AEON admissions with clarity.
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