Center for Distance Education, of North Dakota

We're Excited to Connect!

At NDCDE, we're committed to meeting students wherever they are through on-demand, virtual education.

CDE Tuition Covered by ND Public Schools

Learn about CDE tuition being covered by North Dakota Public Schools.

CertX Courses

Learn how to earn industry certifications through new CTE pathways.

ASU Dual Credit Courses

NDCDE partners with Arizona State University to offer Dual Credit courses.

NDCDE Introduces "Introduction to Virtual Learning" Course for Grades 6-12

Learn about Introduction to Virtual Learning Course

Military Preparation Program

Award-Winning Military Courses Created in Partnership with the North Dakota National Guard

Enrollment

How to Enroll and How Things Work

Earn Your Diploma

Get your High School Diploma from NDCDE

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Recent News

CDE offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 6 at 8:00 AM CT.

High fives all around! We're sharing another round of 2025–26 student shout-outs!

Let's kick off our 2025-26 student shout-outs! Our teachers and staff love to celebrate the hard work of our AMAZING students. Way to go!

Bismarck, N.D. — 10/7/2025 — The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) is pleased to have assisted the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) in drafting new guidance issued on virtual education.

Fargo, ND — 9/16/2025 — The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) to provide North Dakota high school students access to nearly 30 on-demand, online college courses taught by ASU’s world-class faculty.

Welcome To North Dakota Center For Distance Education

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) is an accredited, non-profit, distance education school that has been providing educational opportunities to students around the world since 1935.

NDCDE's courses are available to any students in grades K-12. NDCDE is familiar and works well with a variety of educational arrangements including public, private, home, and charter schools. NDCDE provides instructional support for all its courses.