AP and Honors Courses Now Available in Czech and Slovak Republics Through FLVS Global and CTM
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Tania Clow, +001 407-513-3627, tclow@flvs.net
Jeanne Bockova, +420 603 442 040, Jeanne@strategic.cz
AP and Honors Courses Now Available in Czech and Slovak Republics Through FLVS Global and CTM
Orlando, Florida, USA/Prague, Czech republic (March 30, 2016) — FLVS Global, a trusted provider of 6th-to-12th grade online and blended learning solutions has joined forces with Centre for Young Talents - Centrum pro talentovanou mladez (CTM), a College Board designated non-profit that provides educational opportunities to students in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Together, the organizations will provide Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses online to students in the Czech and Slovak Republics.
CTM instructors will teach FLVS Global courses in a variety of subjects including AP and Honors math, science and technology. CTM’s programs focus on providing online courses for gifted students in the Czech and Slovak Republics.
“CTM has been offering educational solutions to students in the Czech and Slovak Republics for many years,” said Dr. Jodi Marshall, executive vice president of Business and School Solutions for FLVS. “FLVS Global is thrilled to be working with CTM to provide rigorous, engaging high-quality courses that will provide each student a unique opportunity to get ahead and be successful.”
"We are looking forward to working with Florida Virtual School. It is a great opportunity for our students to become part of a global learning community,” said Jeanne Bockova, Director of CTM. “Our students will be able to choose from more than 140 high quality online courses including Advanced Placement. It will give them an affordable and flexible way to learn, guided and mentored by our instructors. It will make them comfortable using English as the school language. Our students will be able to measure their progress with their peers from around the world, a huge motivator and confidence booster. It will prepare them well for university studies."
About FLVS Global
Established in 2000, FLVS Global is a trusted provider of grades 6-12 online learning solutions. It is the national and international arm of Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®), which serves students in grades Kindergarten-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs. FLVS has built a reputation within Florida as an education leader with a history of innovation. Now FLVS Global delivers its innovative courseware, training and expertise to a variety of online and blended programs for schools, districts, states and international agencies. For more information on FLVS Global, visit www.flvsglobal.net.
About Florida Virtual School
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual Kindergarten-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the United States and the world. A nationally recognized e-learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country's first, statewide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades Kindergarten-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs. For more information on FLVS, visit www.flvs.net.
About CTM
Centrum pro talentovanou mladez (CTM) operates a variety of talent development programs for young and ambitious youth in the Czech and Slovak Republics, including online courses, in-class Discovery Saturdays, and CTM Summer Program. CTM is a College Board Designated institution with the right to organize and administer AP exams in the Czech and Slovak Republics.