Scholars Online WebPage

Scholars Online is a nonprofit educational corporation designed to foster classical Christian education through instruction, guidance, and community using emergent communication technologies. Its founders have been offering online courses to homeschoolers, private and public school students, college students, and independent scholars since 1996. While homeschooled high school students are our primary focus, our courses are open to all who meet the requirements and are willing to participate according to our terms of service.

Faith-based Education in a Classical Christian Tradition...

All teachers at Scholars Online confess the Trinitarian Christian faith of the Nicene Creed; beyond that, however, the faculty is diverse and reflects a range of theological traditions and scriptural interpretation.

No statement of faith is required of any student, though we expect all students to remain courteous and civil about the beliefs of others. Any student who can meet the prerequisites of a course is welcome, without regard to race, creed, color, age, or current educational affiliation.

...Adapted to the Students' Needs

We cater to students throughout the United States and elsewhere in the world, and accordingly appreciate the need to be flexible to meet local situations and requirements.

Some students, homeschooling organizations, or affiliate schools require grades, while others do not; some keep track of credit, while others do not; some require very specific forms of reporting. We are willing to work with you and with your school, homeschooling organization, or college, to arrange for you to receive credit for courses taken through Scholars Online; we will further work closely with students and their parents in the college application process to help present as strong an application as possible.

Registration for the 2009 Summer Term and Academic Year is now open.

Please check our 2009 Course Listing for courses, times, teachers, and tuition charges.

Scholars Online offers a full range of college preparatory courses in classical languages, history, literature, mathematics, science, and composition. Students who start with our introductory programs during their junior high school years may take up to six years of Latin or Greek, five years of mathematics, six years of literature, six years of science, and five years of composition. Students in our advanced courses regularly perform well on Advanced Placement and SAT tests, and are accepted into some of the best colleges in the country (see our Supporting College-Bound Students link for a list of colleges accepting Scholars Online students).

Enrolling in courses

If you are already a member, log in to your Account Management Center and request enrollment in available courses. (If you can't remember your login name or password, please don't create a new account! Use the links below to email us and request your information and a password reset.)

If you are new to Scholars Online, use the Membership and Enrollment link in the Site Map to create accounts for yourself and students for whom you will be responsible. Once you have created the accounts, you will be able enroll in courses. Be sure to explore our site to find out about our history, our advisors, faculty backgrounds, and our current course offerings. If you have questions, feel free to write to write us using the email us link at the bottom of any site webpage.

Scholarships now available

We have a limited scholarship fund that can be used to help defray tuition in cases of demonstrated financial need. The exact amount of a scholarship is determined on a case-by-case basis, but covers some portion of tuition by direct payment to the teachers. Parents are still responsible for membership, registration fees, any remaining tuition, and all books and materials required for a course. Contact the administration office for further information.

Continuing in the Word

Taking our theme from John 8:31-32:

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth and, the truth shall make you free.

we have created a new Continuing in the Word blog where teachers in the Scholars Online community can discuss their approach to teaching as a Christian ministry. You may post responses (which will be reviewed before being released), and may register to receive notices when new blog entries appear, whether or not you are a member of Scholars Online. You'll find the link to the blog on any Scholars Online Webpage under Who We Are.

Don't miss our bookstore!

Check out the books, movies, and music recommended by our members in the Parent and Student Lounges. A portion of the prices for textbooks bought through the store supports Scholars Online. If you are a member of Scholars Online and enrolling in classes, check out the Information desk for your personalized list of textbooks and materials.