Which type of schooling did Simone Biles switch to in 2012?

Simone Biles switched to home schooling in 2012.

The change gave Biles a more flexible schedule for elite gymnastics training. Her practice load increased from roughly 20 hours per week to about 32, helping her manage the demands of rapid development while continuing her education.

Biles had begun attracting national attention as a junior gymnast and soon moved into the senior ranks. Home schooling allowed her to train during daytime hours and travel for competitions without following a conventional school timetable. She remained home-schooled through secondary school and graduated in 2015.

This choice is sometimes confused with college enrollment. Biles later committed to UCLA but deferred attendance, then turned professional in 2015 and therefore did not compete in NCAA gymnastics. In 2018, she enrolled at the University of the People to study business administration.