Home Education Programs: From Online Schools to Curricula

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Cognia-accredited.

• Offers diploma? No. You can purchase courses and curricula from K12, but this is different than their public or private online school options.

• Live classes? Optional. Depends on what you purchase.

• Cost? The cost of K12’s curriculum and courses depends on what you purchase, there is no set cost.

• International? Unknown. Will update when confirmed.

• Which grades? PreK-12th.

• Accredited? No. Time4Learning is a curriculum, not a school, and has no accreditation.

• Offers diploma? No. You will need to assemble your own diploma based on your state’s requirements.

• Live classes? No.

• Cost? Time4Learning uses a monthly subscription system. PreK through 5th grade is $29.95 per month while 6th through 12th grade is $39.95 per month. View full information.

• International? Yes. You can use Time4Learning outside of the United States, but their program is based in the U.S. education style and system. Learn more.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. The Keystone School is both Cognia and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredited. The Keystone School is powered by Stride K12, just like the K12 schools listed above.

• Offers diploma? Yes. View graduation requirements.

• Live classes? No. This is a self-paced program. All coursework must be completed within 12 months from the date of enrollment.

• Cost? Pay per course. Prices vary by grade level. Learn more on their tuition page.

• International? Yes. Details can be found on their FAQ page.

• Which grades? High school.

• Accredited? Yes. Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and Cognia accreditation. Learn more.

• Offers diploma? Yes.

• Live classes? No. This is a self-paced program.

• Cost? Depending on payment plan, Penn Foster High School may cost up to $1,499. Learn more.

• International? Yes. We recommend reaching out to them directly for more details.

• Which grades? K-12. Oak Meadow uses a physical curriculum. Their Distance Learning program offers support from teachers and administrative staff to help students and parents during their homeschooling journey.

• Accredited? Yes. New England Association for Schools and Colleges accreditation. Learn more about their accreditation.

• Offers diploma? Yes. Learn more on Oak Meadow’s FAQ page.

• Live classes? No. Learn more on Oak Meadow’s FAQ page.

• Cost? Between $3,225 to $9,620 per year, depending on grade level, chosen courses, and payment plan. Prices vary widely based on your personal choices during enrollment.

• International? Yes. View details.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Cognia accredited.

• Offers diploma? Yes.

• Live classes? Yes. Flexible.

• Cost? Tuition-free, if you meet requirements to enroll. You can enroll mid-year if needed.

• International? No. This is an online public school for U.S. students. See K12 Private School for the private school equivalent from the same company, which is internationally available.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Cognia accredited.

• Offers diploma? Yes.

• Live classes? Yes.

• Cost? Ranges $4,995 to $6,995 per year for full-time, depending on grade level. There is some minimal scholarship availability.

• International? Yes. View information.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Cognia accredited.

• Offers diploma? Yes.

• Live classes? Yes. The amount of required live lessons may vary by state. Some may be optional.

• Cost? This is a tuition-free online public school. You just need to enroll!

• International? No. This is an online public school for U.S. students. See Pearson Online Academy for the private school equivalent from the same company, which is internationally available.

Please note: Acellus has been at the center of controversy due to the content included in their curriculum, primarily on the basis of racist or racially insensitive content within some lessons. The Homeschooler’s Chat does not condone such content or narratives in any way and advises every parent and student to do their own research into the content within the programs which they utilize in home education prior to making any choices or financial investments. We have chosen to include Acellus in this list with the hopes of spreading accurate information about popular programs, however we do not officially recommend Acellus academy at this time.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Western Association of Schools & Colleges accredited.

• Offers diploma? Yes. View details.

• Live classes? No.

• Cost? Dependent on the course you choose. View cost details.

• International? From Acellus’ about page, “As a distance education school, Acellus Academy serves a diverse population of students located throughout the United States and in some international regions, from nearly all walks of life.” Please do your own research to learn more, as we have not found further details on international students within Acellus Academy.

• Which grades? K-12.

• Accredited? Yes. Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools accredited along with Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, Northwest Accreditation Commission, and North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement accreditation, which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

• Offers diploma? Yes. View high school graduation requirements.

• Live classes? Yes.

• Cost? Between $5,016 to $8,050 depending on grade level and payment plan.

• International? Yes. View details.

• Which grades? 6th-12th. Middle school (ages 11+) and high school (ages 14+).

• Accredited? Yes. Cognia accreditation. Learn more on their accreditation page.

• Offers diploma? Yes. View FAQ page for more info.

• Live classes? No.

• Cost? Around $1,900, depending on payment plan. View full tuition and pricing information.

• International? Yes.