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ASL Virtual Academy

ASL Virtual Academy – Online ASL Classes since 2016

Course Descriptions

We proudly offer American Sign Language courses (ASL 1, ASL 2, and ASL 3) for a variety of students interested in learning this amazing language.  Each level of ASL offered is equivalent to one academic year of curriculum.  We have three full years of ASL coursework.  

Students who enroll in our program include high school students, college students, and adult learners.   We also have some 8th grade students enrolling to get a jump start on their high school world language requirements. At this time, we don’t have ASL courses designed for students younger than late middle school.  

You can take our ASL classes for high school credit, or college credit/dual credit.  Some adult learners don’t need a grade or formal credit and just want to learn ASL, and we have a course option for them too.  See below for a description of our courses options. 

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High School ASL Course Description

Courses offered: ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3.

Who is this class for? Primarily students grades 8-12, and some adult learners.  Younger students can enroll with the understanding this is a high school level course.

Why do they enroll?  Students enrolling in these courses need a structured, comprehensive course.  High school students need this level of quality and structure so the course can count towards their 2-3 years of high school world language credit requirements.  Adult learners enrolling are interested in the quality and rigor because they’re serious about developing their ASL skills with feedback, graded assessments, and practice conversations.

What is the course structure?  We have a guided path, and self-paced option.  You can learn more about the course structure viewing our syllabi, and student experience.  To learn more about the course credit options click here.

Course Name Level Enrollment window Official start date Official end date Course schedule
Guided A (25-26) ASL 1 Now through 8/18/25 8/18/25 5/22/26 CLICK HERE
Guided B (25-26) ASL 1 Now through 9/30/25 9/8/25 6/12/26 CLICK HERE
Self-paced ASL 1 Open When you start When you finish Custom schedule*
Guided A (25-26) ASL 2 Now through 8/18/25 8/18/25 5/22/26 CLICK HERE
Guided B (25-26) ASL 2 Now through 9/30/25 9/8/25 6/12/26 CLICK HERE
Self-paced ASL 2 Open When you start When you finish Custom schedule*
Self-Paced ASL 3 Open When you start When you finish Custom schedule*

College ASL Course Description

Courses offered: ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3.  

Who is this class for?  High school students and adults who want their ASL coursework to count as college credit (adults), or dual credit (high school students). 

Why do they enroll?  Ambitious high school students who want to get a head start on college credits while satisfying high school world language credit requirements will enroll in these courses.  Adults outside of high school will enroll to earn college credits for various reasons.  

What is the course structure?   ASL Virtual Academy is in partnership with York University (www.york.edu) to offer ASL courses that count for college credit. The schedule for our college credit ASL classes is as follows: 
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ASL Virtual Academy offers flexible enrollment options for students seeking dual enrollment and college credit in American Sign Language. Below, you’ll find our term schedule, outlining enrollment windows, course durations, and key details to help you plan ahead.

Students can select from multiple term options based on their preferred pacing and academic schedule. Early enrollment is encouraged to maximize flexibility and ensure successful course completion. Please review the details below to determine the best fit for your needs.

Term Schedule for 2025-2026 dual enrollment/college credit courses

Term A

Courses offered Enrollment window Course official start date Course official end date
ASL 1, ASL2, ASL 3 January 1, 2025 - August 26, 2025 August 20, 2025 December 11, 2025

Term B

Courses offered Enrollment window Course official start date Course official end date
ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3 May 1, 2025 through August 26, 2025 August 20, 2025 May 2, 2026

Term C

Courses offered Enrollment window Course official start date Course official end date
ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3 August 27, 2025 through January 16, 2026 January 12, 2026 May 2, 2026

Notes and considerations about college credit/dual credit classes:

1) Students enrolling between May 1, 2025 and August 26, 2025 have the choice between Term A and Term B.

2) Coursework must be completed by the course’s official end date. No extensions or exceptions are allowed.

3) Students are allowed and encouraged to enroll early, prior to the official course start date, during the enrollment window. Starting coursework before the official start date is advantageous to help ensure students finish by the official end date.

4) Formal college/dual credit is issued within two weeks of the official end date (no sooner) even if students finish coursework early.

To learn more about ASL for college credit or dual credit click here. To view our course overview and learning outcomes click here.

ASL Exploratory Course Description

Courses offered: ASL 1

Who is this class for?  Our ASL Exploratory  course is perfect for anyone aged 13 and up. Whether you’re a teen, an adult, or even a young-at-heart senior, this course welcomes all. This class is not designed for young children, but it is open to everyone else who has a passion for learning ASL!

Why do they enroll? People enroll in our ASL Exploratory  class because they seek a more structured and comprehensive learning experience than what’s typically available for free. They appreciate having access to high-quality curriculum and organized lessons without the need for formal grades, credit, or teacher access, that come with our other class offerings.

What is the course structure?  Self-paced video lessons covering the basics of ASL, designed to help you build a foundation in vocabulary, grammar, Deaf culture, comprehension skills, and production skills.  Here is what you’ll learn in this class. 

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