Sora Schools
Updated: February 04, 2026
Founders: Indra Sofian, Garrett Smiley, Wesley Samples
Country: USA | Funding: $31M (+)
Founded: 2019
Website: https://soraschools.com/
Sora Schools offers an online alternative for middle and high school (grades 6-12) with project-based learning focusing on real-world projects and flexible learning formats rather than lectures, tests and standardized pacing. Students learn online with video-based tutors and engage in engaging projects in small groups with experienced advisors. Unlike traditional schools that rely on memorization, Sora is designed for an AI-driven world that requires new skills - independence, reflection and storytelling - that help young people navigate uncertainty rather than following predetermined instructions. The curriculum ranges from STEM and humanities to independent learning and college-preparatory courses.
Founded: 2019
Website: https://soraschools.com/
Sora Schools offers an online alternative for middle and high school (grades 6-12) with project-based learning focusing on real-world projects and flexible learning formats rather than lectures, tests and standardized pacing. Students learn online with video-based tutors and engage in engaging projects in small groups with experienced advisors. Unlike traditional schools that rely on memorization, Sora is designed for an AI-driven world that requires new skills - independence, reflection and storytelling - that help young people navigate uncertainty rather than following predetermined instructions. The curriculum ranges from STEM and humanities to independent learning and college-preparatory courses.
