Scholé Academy

What Reviewers Say

A common trade off mentioned is the necessity of moving away from a strictly parent led model to a live online classroom environment. This transition suggests that while the instruction is high quality, the curriculum requires a level of expertise that some families may find challenging to facilitate independently. By relying on professional instructors, families gain specialized academic depth but must accept the loss of direct instructional control and the logistical requirements of external scheduling.

How It Works

Students attend live, webcam-enabled sessions one to three times a week, most often twice a week for 60 to 75 minutes, where they engage in guided discussions with expert instructors. Between classes, the child works independently through assigned readings, exercises, and essays found on the school’s digital portal, typically requiring 3 to 5 hours of homework per subject each week. Parents act as facilitators who manage the schedule, ensure the child has a quiet space for live calls, and oversee the completion of assignments using the course books, which families buy separately. A typical week involves the child preparing for a discussion on Tuesday, attending the live class, and then completing a follow-up writing assignment or practice set by Thursday. This structure moves the child away from passive video-watching toward active participation and community engagement.

Switching to This?

Scholé Academy runs a specific placement process for math and Latin, and instructors may require a placement evaluation for other courses after registration. Students enrolled in a Writing & Rhetoric course receive a placement assessment, and parents should check each course's prerequisites in the Writing & Rhetoric series, starting at an earlier level if needed even when it seems below the child's grade. It is generally recommended to wait for the start of the academic year rather than joining mid-year, as the live, discussion-based format relies heavily on the relationships and foundational concepts established in the first few weeks. Families switching from a traditional textbook-only program should prepare for a significant increase in the amount of analytical reading and live oral participation required of the student.

Curriculum Details

Price

$360 - $830/year

Tuition is per course. Yearlong courses cost $360 (most meeting once a week), $710 or $830 (meeting two or three times a week). Semester courses cost $180 to $360 and summer courses $180. A $75 deposit is built into each course's tuition. Books and supplies are sold separately.

Grades

K - 12

Available As

Synchronous Live Internet required

Coverage

Comprehensive: Art, Computer Science, Foreign Language, History/Social Studies, Logic & Critical Thinking, Math, Music, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Writing

Subjects

Math Reading/Language Arts Writing Science History/Social Studies Foreign Language Art Logic & Critical Thinking Computer Science Music

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Pacing

Fixed schedule

Parent Time

20-45 min/day

Student Independence

Semi-independent

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Academic Level

Advanced

Worldview

Christian

How This Compares

Compared to Wilson Hill Academy, Scholé Academy places a unique emphasis on the 'scholé' philosophy of restful learning, which prioritizes deep contemplation and Socratic dialogue over high-pressure speed and testing. When weighed against Veritas Press Scholars Academy, Scholé is often seen as more focused on student formation through discussion, whereas Veritas follows a more structured, integrated 'Omnibus' model that can feel more academically intense and rigid. Against Memoria Press Online Academy, which centers on traditional rote memorization and recitation, Scholé uses Classical Academic Press materials that are generally perceived as more creative and interactive in their approach to the trivium. For families looking at Well-Trained Mind Academy, the key difference is often the religious perspective; Scholé is rooted in the Christian classical tradition, while Well-Trained Mind Academy maintains a more secular approach. Finally, compared to self-paced options like SchoolhouseTeachers.com, Scholé offers high-level accountability through professional grading and scheduled live classes, making it a better fit for parents who want to outsource the teaching and assessment roles entirely.

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