Catholic Homeschool Programs: A Side by Side Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of Catholic Homeschool Programs that can help your homeschool!

We are pick-and-choose your own curriculum homeschoolers. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t great things to be said for the Catholic homeschool programs that are available.

In fact, Husband is a Seton grade (homeschooled 2nd through 12th) and he is one of my favorite human beings.

Our own family used Mother of Divine Grace to help us transition from the easy, early years of homeschooling to more formal academics.

Many are finding themselves thrown into homeschooling the last few months and now are even seeing it as a part of their future in the fall.

So I thought it might be helpful to do a quick run down of available Catholic homeschool programs for those of you who are new to this world of Catholic homeschooling.

And, true to me, I’ve made printables and graphic goodies to share and use as you narrow down your decision.

First off, it may be helpful to know a bit more about accreditation.

Accreditation

What is accreditation for a homeschool program?

Accreditation means a school has been inspected by an outside agency which determines that it meets educational institutional standards regarding rigor of academics, handling of course work, and accounting and business practices.

Why is accreditation important?

You will know the school has:

• met standards
• transferable credits
• colleges accept accredited school credits more easily

It isn’t totally necessary that a school be accredited, but it can be helpful!

*NOTE: This list is limited to those that provide an outline for study whether or not they provide material, support, enrollment.

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Catholic Homeschool Programs: a quick primer

Seton Home Study School

Educational Model: Traditional Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: Pre-K – 12

Founded: 1983

Enrollment: 12,000 students

Special Education services: yes, read more here

Home Base: Port Royal, Virginia

Tuition: $220 (pre-school) – $880 (high school), includes books/workbooks, academic and support services, grading, record keeping, transcripts, customizable online lesson plans, see more here

You may also enjoy Seton Magazine which features articles covering homeschooling, Catholic faith, and family life.

notes: Husband is a Seton Homeschool graduate (2nd-12th). While I was initially turned off of Seton, I have grown to like their workbooks for Spelling and English, as well as their resources for History.

Mother of Divine Grace

Educational Model: Classical Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: pre-K – 12

Founded: 1995

Enrollment: 4,500

Special Needs services: yes, see more here

Home Base: Ojai, California

Basic Tuition: $300 (pre-k) – $1250 (12th), see more here

Notes: Our family enjoyed transitioning to a more rigorous homeschool using Mother of Divine Grace materials. You can read more about my thoughts on MODG below.

• Mother of Divine Grace Review: Why We Still Love It
• Streamlining a Box Curriculum for Multiple Ages
• Working the MODG Syllabus
• Student Binder: Helpful Homeschool Habit
• Mother of Divine Grace Update

Queen of Heaven Academy

Educational Model: Classical Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: 4th – 12th

Founded: 2013, though a direct descendant of Regina Coeli Academy founded in 1995

Enrollment: yes

Online options: yes

Home Base: Gilbert, Arizona

Basic Tuition: $300 (4th) – $2,500 (12th), see more here

Our Lady of the Rosary School

Educational Model: Traditional Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: PreK – 12th

Founded: 1983

Enrollment: yes

Home Base: Bardstown, KY

Basic Tuition: see more here

Angelicum Academy

Educational Model: Classical Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Founded: 2000

Enrollment option: yes

Online Options: Yes

Home Base: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Basic Tuition: variable, see more here

Catholic Heritage Curriculum

Educational Model: Solid, complete, flexible, gentle approach to Catholic homeschooling

Accredited: no

Grades: Preschool – 8th (cor kits and lesson plans), High School of Your Dreams Guide Book for High school

Founded: 1993

Enrollment: no enrollment, CHC is a curriculum provider

Home Base: Irving, TX

Notes: I personally love their Preparing to Receive Jesus for First Communion Prep!

St. Thomas Aquinas Academy

Educational Model: Liberal Arts Education for the Catholic family

Accredited: no, considered a curriculum provider with guided lesson plans

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Founded: 1995

Enrollment : yes

Online options: no

Home Base: Reno, Nevada

Basic Tuition: $100 family fee + $205 per student, more info here

Aquinas Learning

Educational Model: Classical

Accredited: no

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Founded: 2009

Enrollment : no

Online options: no

Home Base: Reno, Nevada

Notes: Thematic 28-week curriculum taught in 3-cycles of content.

Kolbe Academy

Educational Model: Classical Catholic

Accredited: yes

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Founded: 1980

Enrollment: yes

Online Options: yes

Home Base: Napa, California

Basic Tuition: variable depending on which options you choose, more info here

Mater Amabilis

Educational Model: Catholic Charlotte Mason

Accredited: no

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Enrollment: no

Online Learning: no

Notes: Mater Amabilis is “a structured, Charlotte Mason style curriculum for Catholics.  Mater Amabilis™ is a FREE Charlotte Mason style curriculum created specifically for Catholic homeschool families.” Mater Amabilis outlines a course of study but you are responsible for gathering and implementing curriculum.

Catholic Schoolhouse

Educational Model: Classical

Accredited: no

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Enrollment: no (you can enroll at communities)

Online Learning: no

Notes: This is a Catholic version of Classical Conversations. It is an incomplete program on its own and requires supplementation.

Schola Rosa

Educational Model: Classical

Accredited: no

Grades: Preschool – 12th

Enrollment: yes

Enrollment costs: variable

Online Learning: yes

Notes: Available in home study, co-op, or online form. High school level offers select courses.

Bellarmine Studies

Educational Model: Classical

Accredited: no

Grades: Middle – High School

Enrollment: yes

Enrollment costs: variable

Online Learning: yes

Home Base: San Diego, California

Notes: Available in home study, community, or online form.

Homeschool Connections

Educational Model: Traditional

Accredited: no, curriculum provider, not a school

Enrollment: yes

Enrollment costs: variable

Online Learning: yes

Notes: Offers a pdf scope and sequence to help plan course work. Also offers dual enrollment courses through Franciscan University for college credit.

I hope you find the guide helpful! God bless you on your homeschool journey!

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