Those in grades 2 through 6 can attend the Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented one day a week. The center also has additional programs for those in grades 4 through 6 with talent in visual arts and dance. Individual schools also have other gifted programs as well as classes for special education students. Ocean Lakes High School, the city's newest high school, operates a magnet center for math and science. Students needing additional help are assisted by reading resource teachers and other remedial instruction.
Some schools offer special instruction for students who speak English as a second language.
Virginia Beach's high schools offer both regular and advanced studies. Those in advanced studies take high-level classes in math, science and language. They also are required to complete more courses to graduate. Advanced placement classes are offered in art, biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, English, foreign languages, physics and United States history. High schools offer instruction in French, German, Latin, Russian and Spanish.