Kaplan Inc. has announced the launch of Kaplan University High School, a national online high school option. The new entity, called Kaplan Virtual Education will provide high school students with high-quality, online programming.

The new virtual school will offer innovative and flexible programming for traditional and nontraditional-aged students. Students of all ages will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and improve their work opportunities or even go on to college.

Kaplan Virtual will allow two options of course work. Students can enroll in a single course for credit at any time. In addition, students will have the option of enrolling in a full 18-credit College Access Diploma program.

The virtual high school curriculum will cover all of the essential aspects of a traditional high school program. Courses in language arts, mathematics, history, science, and technology will be offered with instructors communicating with students via e-mail, instant messaging, and telephone.

To receive a Kaplan University diploma, students must earn at least five credits through KU.