Though homeschools do not need to be accredited to be valid, having a list of accredited Christian homeschools can help families who need or just want the formality of an accredited program.
Benefits of Accredited Homeschools
-No need for the parent to keep track of school records
-Curriculum choices are made for you
-Accredited high school diplomas might make the college admissions process easier
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-More and more accredited homeschools are offering flexibility these days
-Numerous options to choose from
-A Christian education without the Christian school price tag
List of Christian Accredited Homeschool Options
Abeka Academy – Abeka offers a complete accredited homeschool from the Christian perspective for a relatively inexpense price – a full year of high school is about $1488. That price includes video lessons, textbooks, record keeping, and flexibility – you can start anytime you want!
Liberty Academy – Liberty Academy is Liberty University’s online homeschool for K-12th grade. They offer a self-paced online curriculum and they encourage parents to be active in their child’s education. Two things set Liberty apart from others. One, they utilize academic advisors and subject specialists to help families plan the homeschool path and get the help they need. Two, they also offer dual enrollment classes through Liberty University for 11th and 12th graders. A full high school year (no dual enrollment) costs about $3568.50. Payment plans are available as well as financial assistance.
Seton – Seton is a textbook-based Catholic homeschool that also offers online resources to help you homeschool your child. Academic counseling is just a phone call or email away. One year of high school costs about $925 plus fees.
Ignite Christian Academy (formally Alpha Omega Academy) – All classes are self-paced, but Ignite still offers one-on-one help with teachers via email, phone, or in online classrooms. A complete high school year’s price starts at $2792.
Excelsior Classes – Excelsior is a Christian online school offering a la carte classes for 4th-12th graders. They are approved by the NCAA, meaning they are often the choice for homeschool athletes who hope to participate in college-level sports. Students meet for an online class via Zoom one day a week, then submit their work assignments online by the due date. Families pay per class with prices starting at around $250 for a one semester high school course.
Enlightium Academy – Enlightium is an online Christian school for grades K-12. They offer many different levels of packages to help you receive only what your family needs to be successful homeschoolers. A high school package begins at about $2400 a year and can go up to $19,700 for the Sapphire Live Support Package.
Final Thoughts
There are so many great choices for accredited Christian homeschools out there. It may all seem very daunting! As you research your options keep your child’s needs, your family’s schedule, and your budget in mind. This will help you narrow down your choices and make it easier to make a decision.