V-Campus was founded in 2003 by individuals who believe that education should follow certain principles:

1. The instructor as a facilitator and guide, and never teaching material by rote
2. Students should interact with their instructors and peers, and that such interaction is integral to the learning process
3. Whatever is taught must be connected to real life examples or applications so as to increase relevance
4. Stretching of academic horizons as a means to increase students' interest in the subject matter

In pursuit of these goals, V-Campus, together with Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY), organizes the Honors Academies every summer holiday.