The Student Experience at Felix
Felix is a tuition-free public online high school built for independence, depth, and real-world preparation.
Students have the flexibility to complete digital coursework from anywhere. They also benefit from face-to-face peer collaboration, socialization, and personalized instruction with access to a learning hub at Lasell University that brings learning to life.
A new model for high school in Massachusetts
Located on the Lasell University campus in Newton, Felix combines flexible virtual coursework with in-person collaboration, college access, and personalized support. It is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and open to students statewide.
How learning works at Felix
Virtual core academics
Felix delivers college-prep coursework through a personalized online platform inspired by the success of the Khan World School @ AUS Prep (KWS) model. Students:
Complete fully online core academics from anywhere
Move at a pace that aligns with their goals
Participate in weekly live lessons
Receive guidance from Massachusetts-certified teachers
Demonstrate mastery through meaningful feedback and revision
This rigorous curriculum meets state standards and leads to a Massachusetts diploma.
Learning hub at Lasell University
The hub at Lasell University enhances the virtual experience by providing students with a place to connect, build community, and learn in a university setting. On campus, Felix students enjoy access to the resources, support services, and enrichments that are typically only available to college students.
Explore the vision behind Felix.
Explore the vision behind Felix.
In-Depth Explorations (IDEs)
IDEs are multi-week projects driven by student interest. Students develop research skills and intellectual confidence as they:
Choose a topic they care about
Conduct research and analysis
Build a final product, including presentations, research papers, media projects, or other formats
Share their work with peers
Socratic Seminars
Socratic Seminars are structured, student-led discussions centered on real-world challenges.
Sample topics include:
How should we address homelessness in the United States?
Can you separate art from the artist?
Can we generate all of our electricity with renewables?
Students prepare and debate respectfully, strengthening their ability to listen, articulate, and defend ideas. These discussions develop communication skills and critical thinking that prepare students for college and the modern workforce.
Wonder Sessions
Wonder Sessions foster curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking through interactive lectures and demonstrations. Students are challenged to think broadly and deeply as they explore questions like:
Why do visual illusions fool our brains?
How does probability bias influence decisions?
What should you understand before buying a home?
Socratic Seminars
Student-led discussions about real-world challenges that strengthen listening, articulation, and critical thinking.
Learning beyond the screen
At Felix, students are not just completing assignments. They are developing confidence and intellectual stamina. They learn from Guides and from each other in:
In-Depth Explorations (IDEs)
Multi-week deep dives into topics students care about, culminating in presentations, papers, media projects, or research.
Wonder Sessions
Interactive, curiosity-driven sessions that explore fascinating questions across disciplines.
Learn more about what a typical day looks like at Felix.
Curiosity
Students ask better questions and pursue answers with depth.
Our vision for students
Felix helps students cultivate qualities that matter long after high school:
Iteration
Learning is a process. Students revise, refine, and improve their work with support from peers and Guides.
Courage
Students engage in difficult conversations and tackle complex problems.
Ownership
Students manage their time, set goals, and take responsibility for their progress.
Collaboration
Students learn to listen, contribute, and build ideas alongside others.
Learning hub location:
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
The Lasell learning hub is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Located approximately eight miles from downtown Boston, the campus is accessible by commuter rail, Green Line, and bus
Approved and supported by Massachusetts
Felix Commonwealth Virtual School is:
A tuition-free Massachusetts public high school
Aligned to rigorous state standards and awards a Massachusetts diploma
Taught by Massachusetts-certified educators
An innovative alternative to traditional and private high schools
Launching its founding 9th and 10th grade classes in Fall 2026
Be part of the founding class.
Felix launches in Fall 2026 with its first cohort of students in grades 9 and 10.
Choose a more flexible, college-connected high school experience.
FAQs
Is Felix a public school?
Yes. Felix Commonwealth Virtual School is a tuition-free Massachusetts public high school approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students earn a Massachusetts high school diploma.
Is Felix fully online?
Felix delivers virtual core academics through a personalized online platform inspired by the successful Khan World School model. Students also have access to an in-person learning hub at Lasell University for collaboration, seminars, and enrichment.
What does it cost to attend Felix?
Felix is a tuition-free public school. There is no cost to enroll.
Where is the Felix learning hub located?
The first Felix site is located on the Lasell University campus at 221 Woodland Road in Newton, Massachusetts. The campus is approximately eight miles from downtown Boston and is accessible via commuter rail, bus, and major roadways.
Can students earn college credit?
Yes. Felix offers an embedded dual enrollment program through Arizona State University. Students can take ASU online courses that count toward both high school graduation and college credit at no cost to families.
What grades does Felix serve?
Felix will launch in Fall 2026 with grades 9 and 10 and will expand to serve grades 9–12.