As the pandemic swept across the globe, it changed how many think about education. Suddenly, homeschooling wasn’t just for a few—it became an option for many. With the rise of online homeschooling, learning from home has become more accessible than ever.
In this guide to the best online homeschool programs, we’ll explore the top options that have made this educational shift possible. Whether you’re an experienced homeschooler or new to the game, we’ve got you covered with the most popular and trusted programs to make your child’s learning journey a breeze.
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What is online homeschooling?
Online homeschooling is a way of learning where kids get their lessons and assignments on the internet, often from home or anywhere with an internet connection. Some programs use traditional teachers, while others require more parental involvement. Parents can pick a style of program that suits their child and use online programs and resources to help them learn.
Online homeschooling programs are often taught or designed by experts on a given subject so there is a high standard of knowledge. Online classes often take the responsibility of planning and grading off the shoulders of the homeschooling parent, making it a simpler homeschool option.
Now, I need to clarify that not all online schooling is homeschooling, even though it all is done at home. More on that below.
Traditional homeschooling gives the parent complete autonomy in scheduling, planning, teaching, and grading. Most homeschoolers consider this liberty the most valuable part of homeschooling.
Online homeschool programs can be the best of both worlds, taking some of the difficulty of planning, grading, and teaching off parents while still allowing them the flexibility that homeschooling can bring.
What are the benefits of homeschooling online?
- Availability: You can use it anywhere there is internet access.
- Ease of use: Most online homeschooling classes are easy to use.
- Access to resources: Online homeschooling programs often use a ton of resources, including videos, interactive lessons, virtual classrooms, and written assignments.
- Taught by experts: Most online classes are taught or designed by experts on the subject.
- Parental involvement: Online learning often requires less active parental involvement than traditional homeschooling.
- Safe and comfortable environment: Homeschooling online provides a safe and comfortable learning environment, free from many of the distractions and challenges that may be present in traditional school settings.
- Planning is done for you: Online classes are prepared and presented by others. Just pick what you want and do it!
- Grading and records are included: No need to grade work or keep track of attendance. It’s usually built-in!
Challenges to homeschooling online
- Strict schedules: Some online schooling programs require students to complete work within limited time frames, removing flexibility in schedules from homeschooling.
- Lack of control: Online classes are written and taught by someone else, so parents don’t have the ability to control what their kids are being taught.
- No flexibility: While many online homeschool programs are self-paced, many require students to complete all items before moving on. Not allowing for students with previous or quick understanding to move faster.
- Screen time: Students may spend many hours in front of screens, which can contribute to issues like eye strain, sedentary behavior, and potential health concerns.
- Technology requirements: Access to suitable devices and a reliable internet connection is essential. Families without access to these resources may face challenges.
- Teacher availability: While online teachers are accessible through digital means, students may find it harder to reach out for immediate help or clarification.
- Online vulnerability: Many parents may not be comfortable with their young students having online access because of potential for online predators and unsafe browsing.
- Limited social interaction: Online schooling typically involves less face-to-face interaction with others, which can lead to feelings of isolation and reduced opportunities for social development.
- Self-discipline: Some students may struggle with self-discipline and time management, leading to procrastination and incomplete assignments.
- Lots of busywork: Many online homeschool programs include lots of unnecessary work that does not contribute to learning for every child.
- No customization: Online homeschool classes are designed to be used by a variety of students and cannot be cutomized to fit the needs of your child.
Considerations for choosing online classes
- Educational goals: Identify your goals for your child. What are your academic priorities, and what specific skills or subjects do you want to focus on?
- Curriculum alignment: Ensure that the program’s curriculum aligns with your family’s goals and worldview.
- Class style: Some programs may emphasize self-paced learning, while others may involve live instruction. Some will be mostly videos, while others may require a lot of reading. Choose what will work for you.
- Flexibility: Will the program allow your student to move as quickly or slowly as needed? Can they skip lessons if they understand or repeat things if they don’t? Are there other ways to meet these needs?
- Scheduling: Assess the program’s flexibility in terms of scheduling and pacing. Does it meet the needs of your family?
- Parental involvement: Consider the level of parental involvement required. Some programs may require active parental guidance and support, while others are more self-directed.
- Cost: Consider the program’s cost, including tuition fees and any additional expenses. Determine whether it fits within your budget.
- Record-keeping: Understand the program’s record-keeping and assessment practices. How does the program track and report your child’s progress?
- Technology requirements: Check the technology requirements for the program, such as the need for specific devices, software, or internet specs. Be sure you have access to the necessary tools.
- Support services: Inquire about available support services. Does the program offer teacher support, technical assistance, or access to academic advisors? Or are you willing to provide that as a parent?
- Reviews: Look up reviews and recommendations from other homeschooling families who have used the program. Their experiences and insights may be valuable.
- Trial period: If possible, see if the program offers a trial period or sample lessons. This can help you assess whether the program is a good fit for your child before committing.
- Accreditation: Some online homeschool programs are accredited. Accreditation is given when curriculum meets general standards. It shouldn’t matter for most homeschoolers. But it can be helpful if you plan to return to public school though it is costly.
- Quality: Not all programs are good programs just because they are offered.
Best online homeschool programs
I have put together a huge list of all the most popular online homeschool programs right now. Because there are so many, I have also divided them into several groups. Some options may fit into multiple sections.
As I was making this list, it seemed that every time I added something to the list, I found one more to add! There are so many! So understand that while this list is quite large, it by no means includes every online schooling option. I will continue to update it as I find more options.
Not every type of program is right for every family, so check out the section that works for you!
Keep scrolling for a longer description and list of options for each category.
- Public school at home: Just like the name says, these options are online public schools. Government funded and run, these have the ties to the public school schedule and associated values. (free)
- Online private school: These are online schools with complete curriculum, offering accreditation and record-keeping. Privately funded but operated more like a typical school program. ($$$)
- All-in-one online homeschool programs: These programs offer complete curriculum and record-keeping while giving autonomy and flexibility to parents. ($0-$$)
- Online homeschool classes: Individual subjects and classes offered online. Use these to complement other programs or piece together for full curriculum. ($0-$$)
- Supplemental websites and apps: These options are used to supplement learning in an easy to access and fun way. ($0-$)
- Free online homeschooling: These options range from public school at home options to complete homeschool programs. All are free to families. (free)
Public school at home
There are a few online schooling programs that families can use that are actually public school at home. These are full online programs, but usually have some sort of attendance or time requirement similar to public school. They are tuition-free for the students as they are paid for through the US public school system. But with those funds, come strings.
Public school-at-home options are offered through your local or state school system and often come with a free computer. Certified teachers will teach your kids according to state standards through these platforms. Some also allow for easy access to clubs, sports, and in-person groups.
Because these are run by the public school system, your student is usually required to be online at certain times and days. They are also assigned work to be completed each day. But they will have access to school teachers for their assignments.
Many families will use these virtual school programs because they are free and easy, but they are still public school options. This is not homeschooling due to the lack of freedom with your schedule as well as the lack of say on what is taught. Just because it is done at home does not mean it is homeschooling.
While this can be a great transitionary option for families exploring homeschooling ideas, do not confuse it with homeschooling. Though it is a fabulous option for public school families with problems with social aspects, like bullying.
So if these don’t work for you, don’t give up! You have many more options below that can still give you the ease of online school without being tied down to the structure and teachings of the public school system.
- Local-run online school: Some states and local public school systems have set up their own virtual schools. Check with your local school board for options. For instance, I live in Georgia. Here there is a free online charter school set up by the state called Georgia Cyber Academy.
- Connections Academy: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states.
- K12: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states.
Online Private School
There are many online private school options. These will be found online and taught by certified teachers. However, parents will cover the tuition fees like a traditional private school.
These options will often have scheduled meetings and assigned work to be completed by specific dates, while some may allow your student to work at their own pace. Online private schools often offer clubs, extra parent support, and easy access to teachers that other programs may not have.
These schools can be pricey but offer accreditation and adherence to state standards without being tied to the public system.
Accreditation is given when curriculum meets general standards. It shouldn’t matter for most homeschoolers. But it can be helpful if you plan to return to public school.
If you decide on going this route, be sure to clarify whether you are to enroll as a homeschooler in your state, or if the school will take care of the attendance requriements. The school may vary on this depending how it is set up. Please do not assume they will take care of your child’s enrollment – truancy offences can be terrible.
Check out the links to the school websites below for more information.
- Abeka academy: Christian homeschool video lessons for all core subjects for K4-12. Accredited and unaccredited options, as well as a DVD rental option.
- Acellus Academy**: Online private school for prek-12. Accredited version of Power Homeschool.
- Archway Online: Online Accredited program for students k-12.
- Bridgeway Academy: Online accredited school with a variety of membership options. K-12.
- Brightspire Virtual School: Virtual school for grades 6-12. Accredited version of Time4Learning curriculum.
- Calvert Academy: A fully accredited online private school for grades K-12.
- Freedom Project Academy: A fully accredited online private school for k-12. Judeo-Christian values with multiple levels of membership.
- Ignite Christian Academy: The online private Christian school run by Alpha Omega Publications. For Prek-12.
- K12: Offered in some areas as a private school with parents paying the tuition fees. K-12.
- Liberty University Online Academy: A k-12 accredited online Christian private school associated with Liberty University.
- Logos Online School: An accredited online classical Christian school for middle and high school students.
- Miacademy**: Accredited online learning program for grades k-8. Includes core subjects and electives.
- Miaprep Online High School: Online high school. Accredited version of Miaprep and associated with Miacademy.
- Penn Foster: Online self-paced and fully accredited high school program. Also has a large assortment of adult certificate programs.
- The Potter’s School: An accredited private school offering online classes for students in grades 4-12. Core classes and electives offered as well as honors and AP options.
- Veritas Scholars Academy: An accredited non-denominational classical school with Biblical emphasis for K-12.
**Currently very popular
All-in-one online homeschool programs
There are many online homeschool programs that are all-in-one, including all core subjects for each level. This keeps things easy for parents to just pick one option rather than having to piece together a variety of options to cover all subjects.
However, this may not work for children who struggle in some areas but excel in others. For instance, a child who hates to write but is great at science. Or one who has a hard time reading but enjoys math. Some programs may allow for students to progress at different levels with each subject while others may not.
These bundled programs may have a variety of parent involvement as well as learning styles. Some may include a lot of reading while others are mostly videos.
There is also a large price range – from free to hundreds of dollars a month. Some companies may allow for single class enrollment or require use of the full curriculum. Check out each website for more info.
- ABC Mouse: A fun learning program for 2-8 year olds. You can use as a complete curriculum or as a supplement to bring a little fun to homeschooling. Subscription-based.
- Abeka Academy: Christian homeschool video lessons for all core subjects for K4-12. Accredited and unaccredited options, as well as a DVD rental option.
- Adventure Academy: An interactive learning program for kids ages 8-13. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement to curriculum. From creators of ABCMouse.
- Ambleside online: A free homeschool curriculum that uses Charlotte Mason principles. Complete plans and schedules can be found on the site along with forums. While found online, this program is literature-rich and not video-based.
- BJU Press Online: Christian online video lessons. Core subjects for Prek-12.
- Bridgeway Homeschool Academy: Homeschooling school with all levels of support from live on online classes to indpendent homeschool kits. Prek-12.
- Calvert Homeschool Online: Online learning for grades 3-12. Includes core subjects. Electives can be added.
- Discovery k12: Online secular homeschool curriculum that is free for students Prek-12. Parent account with grading available with upgrade.
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool**: Free online homeschool courses for all levels and all subjects. Designed for 180 days and uses only resources found free on the internet. Does have a Christian worldview. K-8 site and high school site.
- Freedom Project Academy: A classical online school for k-12. Judeo-Christian values with multiple levels of membership, including a fully-accredited version and a homeschool version.
- Homelife Learning: An online learning program for students k-12. Options range from live classes to self-paced options.
- Homeschool+: An adaptive online learning program for Prek-grade 2. Covers all necessary subjects. From creators of ABCMouse.
- IXL**: Online Math and Language Arts for grades k-12. Math and Science also available for k-8.
- Khan Academy: Free online video-based classes for all ages. Does not offer all subjects for all levels, but catalog is always expanding.
- Keystone school: Flexible online learning for k-12.
- Memoria academy: Classical online learning platform for grades 3-12.
- Miacademy**: Accredited online learning program for grades k-8. Includes core subjects and electives.
- Miaprep.com: Online learning program for high schoolers. This is the unaccredited version of Miaprep Online high school. Associated with Miacademy.
- Monarch: An complete online Christian homeschoool program for grades 3-12.
- Origins curriculum: Virtual nature-based learning program for Prek-grade 5. Secular and globally minded.
- Power Homeschool**: Online video homeschool program for prek-12 grade. Unaccredited and self-paced version of Acellus.
- Schoolhouse Teachers: Self-paced online Christian homeschool program for prek-grade 12. Includes all subjects with no limit. One price for the entire family. Record-keeping included. Associated with The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
- SetonOnline Digital Courses: Online homeschool courses for Catholic high schoolers aligned with traditional Seton curriculum.
- Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten.
- Time 4 Learning**: Online interactive homeschool program for prek-grade 12. Includes core subjects as well as electives.
**Currently very popular
Online homeschool classes
The following online homeschooling options include sites that offer just one subject as well as those that offer many subjects you can use separately. These sites are not generally for complete curriculum for all subjects. Rather, most offer a-la-carte classes where you will pick and choose the subjects desired.
This is helpful for using alongside your other curriculum choices for certain subjects. You can also easily piece together several options for different subjects to create your own custom full curriculum. This helps you to meet your child’s interests and work at the level they need.
You will often pay by the class and by the student, though a couple in this list may offer free options. This, of course, is not a comprehensive list.
There will also be a variety of options, from live online classes to classes that are self-paced and pre-recorded. Some classes are offered with printable workbooks while others are purely online.
- 7 Sisters Homeschool: A website that offers online courses and ebook curriculum for elementary-high school. Main focus is no busywork literature and writing guides, but also offers several high school elective courses.
- Amoeba Sisters: A YouTube channel on all concepts Biology. Fun animated videos for middle and high schoolers. Accompanying resources available.
- Apologia: A popular homeschool curriculum offered via live online classes. Grades 7-12.
- Beyond Personal Finance: An interactive video course designed for teens to simulate real life and real budgets.
- Book Adventure: Online books quizzes, word lists, writing suggestsions, and games based on books. Use to encourage reading with leveled book lists. An alternative to the accelerated reader. Does not include books.
- CK-12: Free online textbooks, flashcards, and practice for all ages. Subjects include Science, Math, and Social Studies.
- Code Academy: Coding and Computer Science classes for high schoolers and beyond. Free and paid levels.
- Code.org: A free k-12 online curriculum for coding and computer science designed for public schools, but accessible by homeschoolers as well.
- Compass Classroom: Entertaining video courses for upper elementary- high school with a Christian classical approach. Subscription based.
- Crash course: Free video courses on more than 45 topics in humanities and sciences. High school level and beyond. Available on Youtube or their site. Channels also available with videos for kids and topics in spanish.
- CTC Math: An online math program that offers unlimited access to all levels and lessons (k-12) for one subscription price for the whole family.
- Dave Ramsey Education: Online video courses Dave Ramsey, including personal finance, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Currently for grades 8-12 with plans for K-5 course soon.
- DuoLingo: An online language learning app that is free. Includes 40 languages with short fun lessons. Ad-free subscription available.
- Elevate Science: A hybrid science program offered currently for k-8. Print book with digital video curriculum. By Savvas Learning.
- Epic Reading App: A kid safe reading platform for ages 12 and under. 40,000+ books, audiobooks, and learning videos. Subscription-based.
- Explode the Code Online: The online version of the phonics workbook program Explode the Code. Subscription-based.
- Hillsdale College: Free online video courses from professors at Hillsdale College, a conservative liberal arts college. There are 40+ free courses in government, history, literature, and more. Great for high schoolers and adults alike, but no college credit is included.
- HSLDA Online Academy: Live online classes offered for high schoolers. Associated with The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).
- IXL: Online Math and/or Language Arts for grades k-12. Math and Science also available for k-8.
- Journey Homeschool Academy: Online video-based science classes that have a Christian worldview. Grades 1-12.
- Kids Cook Real Food: Video cooking courses for kids of all ages and skill levels. From measuring and pouring to knife skills and cooking meals independently.
- Literary Adventures for Kids: Online book clubs and literature resources for students.
- Middle School Chemistry from ACS: A full online chemistry program for middle schoolers. This free program is laid out with easy to read lessons, accompanying videos and experiments, as well as activity sheets for each topic.
- Mr D. Math: Both live and self-paced Math classes offered for high schoolers. More subjects being added including economics, Literature, and ASL.
- My Fun Science: Offers live online science, math, and technology classes taught with a Biblical perspective. Elementary to high school.
- Mystery Science: Elementary science videos and lessons on a lot of topics. Free subscription for one school year.
- MyTek Lab: Online technology and computer science classes. Live and flex options available.
- Night Zookeeper: An online reading and writing program for kids 6-12 set up in a fun game format.
- Outschool: An education platform full of live video classes from passionate teachers. Classes are for small online groups on practically every topic from prek-grade 12. Topics include core classes and electives galore.
- Raz-Kids: Hundreds of interactive leveled ebooks for kids with quizzes and reports to track reading progress.
- ReadingIQ: A digital library with thousands of books, all categorized according to age and reading level. Kids can read on their own or app will read to them. For prek-grade 6. From creators of ABCMouse. Subscription based.
- ReadnQuiz: An online quizzing platform for leveled readers. Thousands of book quizzes included. Subscription-based.
- Rosetta Stone: The most well-known online laguage learning platform. Choose from 25 languages, or get lifetime access to them all.
- Savvas Learning: A curriculum company that offers print and digital resources for k-12. They offer math, literacy, humanities, and science. Most known for their Elevate Science program (listed above).
- Science Mom, Math Dad: Video based Science and Math courses for upper elementary and middle school.
- Science Shepherd: Homeschool science curriculum with streaming video classes. Elementary to high school offerings.
- Sequential Grammar Online: Online grammar lessons in basic parts of speech and mechanics. 5 levels with short video lessons and drills. Free.
- Sequential Spelling Online: A progression of Online spelling lists with words read aloud for students to type. Based on word families and syllable instruction.
- Skillshare: Online classes taught by experts in the field. Topics range from creative writing, to computer coding, to crochet, and even music. Great for exploring creative interests. Subscription required.
- Spark Learning Pals: Online classes for Prek-grade 12 for homeschoolers. Multiple subscription options. Includes an option for pen pals.
- Study.com: An online learning platform full of short animated lessons on tons of class topics. Use it for supplementation or for credit. For elementary through college age. Multiple subscription levels.
- Teaching Textbooks: Online math program for grades 3-12. Interactive video lessons with practice problems and tests. Grading included.
- Thinkwell: Online video courses for 6-12 grade. Offers all math courses as well as some economics and government.
- True North Homeschool Academy: Live online courses for grades k-12 on a variety of core and elective topics. They also offer SPED coaching, testing/prep, and academic advising.
- Typing.com: Free self-paced online typing program that’s fun for all ages. A few computer lessons also offered beyond typing.
- Typing Club: Free online typing program that’s fun for all ages. Self-paced lessons and practice.
- Udemy: Online classes in business, technology, and design topics. Subscription-based.
- Unlock Math: Online interactice video math classes for grades 6-12.
- Veritas Press Online Classes: Classical online self-paced classes with Biblical emphasis for Grade 2-12. Bible, history and humanities.
- Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
- Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice! (previously known as Spelling City)
- World Watch News: Get the daily news in a 10-minute video every weekday. Designed for teens and made by Christian Journalists.
Supplemental websites and apps
This list of supplemental website and apps is great for using as a way to add some fun to your homeschool. Some of these can be used as full curriculum but are also great to use for practicing skills or exploring topics in a different way alongside other resources.
Some options have both free and paid versions for different levels. This list is not exhaustive, but captures a few popular options.
- ABC Mouse: A fun learning program for 2-8 year olds. You can use as a complete curriculum or as a supplement to bring a little fun to homeschooling. Subscription based.
- ABCYa: Learning games for kids prek-grade 6. Much of it is free or remove ads with a subscription.
- Adventure Academy: An interactive learning program for kids ages 8-13. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement to curriculum. From creators of ABCMouse.
- Beyond Labz: Virtual interactive lab programs for high school sciences. Easily coordinate with a curriculum.
- BrainPOP: Fun learning activities, games, movies, and quizzes to boost learning. Grades K-8.
- Curiosity Stream: A huge collection of documentary movies and shows on all topics. From the founder of the Discovery Channel. Subscription-based.
- Education.com: Online supplemental library of tons of games, lessons, songs, and books. Also includes worksheets for download. FOr students prek-grade 8. Subscription based.
- Endless Apps: Wonderful learning apps with cute little monsters. Apps include the Endless Alphabet, Reader, Wordplay, Numbers, Spanish and now MathTango! From Originator. Subscription based.
- History.com: A site full of articles and videos on history topics. Great for supplementing or as a base for learning.
- Math Seeds: A fun learning app for kids age 3-9. Has math games and activities that make learning fun. From the creators of Reading Eggs. Subscription based.
- MathTango: A fun math learning app to practice math facts for ages 5-10. From Originator. Subscription based.
- MonsterMath: Fun math learning app with cute monsters. Subscription based.
- Night Zookeeper: An online reading and writing program for kids 6-12 set up in a fun game format. Can be used as a full program or fun supplement. Subscription based.
- PragerU: A free online platform with conservative educational video content. Topics include history, civics, and current events. Known for its 5-minute video series, PragerU now has a growing range of shows for kids.
- Prodigy: Adaptive learning games for Math (grade 1-8) and English (grade 1-6).
- Reading Eggs: Engaging learning app for students age 2-13 with reading games and activities. Subscription required.
- Scratch: Offered free by MIT, this is the “world’s largest coding community for kids.”
- Sequential Spelling Online: Online spelling lists with words read aloud for students to type. Based on word families and syllable instruction.
- Snap!: A platform for learning computer science and programming with Berkley’s build-your-own-blocks programming language.
- Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and supplemental worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten. Free and paid versions.
- Teach Your Monster: Free reading and math games for kids. By the Usborne Foundation.
- Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
- Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice! (previously known as Spelling City)
- Xtra Math: An interactive site for drilling math facts in a fun way. Free to use or upgrade for more support. For grades k-8.
- Youtube: This online public archive of videos has no shortage of educational videos on every topic. Easily add some fun videos as a supplement to any topic.
- Zearn: Free online supplementary math lessons and activities for kids. Elementary and Middle school.
Free online homeschooling
There are several ways you can get a solid education with free online homeschooling. This list has a few free complete online homeschooling programs as well as virtual public school options. If keeping your schooling free is a priority for you, these are great options to look into!
Some programs I have not included in this list have some offerings that are free or at least have a free trial. This list is not exhaustive, but includes several popular free online schooling options.
Note that some options are free on a computer browser, but will cost on an app for phone or tablet.
- Ambleside Online: A free homeschool curriculum that uses Charlotte Mason principles. Complete plans and schedules can be found on the site along with forums. While found online, this program is literature-rich and not video-based.
- Amoeba Sisters: A YouTube channel on all concepts Biology. Fun animated videos for middle and high schoolers.
- C-k12: Free online textbooks, flashcards, and practice for all ages. Subjects include Science, Math, and Social Studies.
- Code.org: A free k-12 online curriculum for coding and computer science designed for public schools, but accessible by homeschoolers as well.
- Code Academy: Coding and Computer Science classes for high schoolers and beyond. Free and paid levels.
- Connections Academy: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states.
- Crash course: Free video courses on more than 45 topics in humanities and sciences. High school level and beyond. Available on Youtube or their site. Channel also available with videos in spanish.
- Crash Course Kids: Free video courses for kids with topics in sciences. Found on Youtube.
- Discovery k12: Online secular homeschool curriculum that is free for students Prek-12. Parent account with grading available with upgrade.
- Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool: Free online homeschool courses for all levels and all subjects. Designed for 180 days and uses only resources found free on the internet. Does have a Christian worldview. K-8 site and high school site.
- K12: A k-12 tuition-free online public school offered by most states. Also offers tuition-based private school options.
- Khan Academy: Free online video-based classes for all ages. Does not offer all subjects for all levels, but catalog is always expanding.
- Middle school chemistry from ACS: A full online chemistry program for middle schoolers. This free program is laid out with easy to read lessons, accompanying videos and experiments, as well as activity sheets for each topic.
- Mystery Science: Elementary science videos and lessons on a lot of topics. Free subscription for one school year.
- Science Mom: Free Earth Science class for grades 4/5. Also offers other (not free) video-based Science and Math courses for upper elementary and middle school.
- Scratch: Offered free by MIT, this is the “world’s largest coding community for kids.”
- Sequential Grammar Online: Online grammar lessons in basic parts of speech and mechanics. 5 levels with short video lessons and drills. Free.
- Starfall: Online games and activities for pre-k to grade 5. As well as downloadable curriculum and supplemental worksheets for Pre-k and Kindergarten. Free and paid versions.
- Typing.com: Free self-paced online typing program that’s fun for all ages. A few computer lessons also offered beyond typing.
- Typing Club: Free online typing program that’s fun for all ages. Self-paced lessons and practice.
- Video Chemistry Textbook: High school chemistry in videos, all free on YouTube. Made by Tyler DeWitt.
- Vocabulary Spelling City: A free site for spelling and vocabulary practice. Enter a word list and gamify the practice! (previously known as Spelling City)
- Youtube: This online public archive of videos has no shortage of educational videos on every topic. Many channels even include full class teachings.
- Zearn: Free online supplementary math lessons and activities for kids. Elementary and Middle school.
Best online schooling programs
In the realm of online homeschool programs, you’ve got a variety of choices at your fingertips. With these options, you can truly personalize your child’s learning journey. Whether you opt for an all-in-one curriculum, pick specific classes to complement your teaching, or use supplemental resources to enhance learning, the range of options ensures that online schooling is a flexible choice for families everywhere. So, dive in, discover what works best for you, and set out on a fulfilling homeschooling adventure with confidence.
Have you tried any of these programs? Which do you love?
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