On purpose.

Some of our teachers began teaching online — not as a stopgap amid pandemic shutdowns — in the mid-1990s. Our faculty now includes some of our former students who, after four years of college and often advanced degrees, still consider our approach to classical education as rewarding and productive as any they know. We know from experience that online education can be challenging, fulfilling, and effective in preparing younger students for college and older students to face a rapidly changing world with new perspectives.

Not in isolation.

Education takes place in community, and the best education takes place when teachers and students of different ages come together to explore new ideas and to recognize that not all questions have simple answers. Our discussion-based focus helps all participants (including the teachers!) learn to listen to others, offer critical responses thoughtfully and charitably, and express their own questions and views clearly and precisely.

Not for grades.

Yes, we will give you a grade if you want or need one. But our goal is for you, whatever your current educational background is, to achieve real mastery of the subject. Some of the students leaving Scholars Online for college classes have a level of mastery on a par with students entering graduate study in their fields. Some of our adult students have found new ways to share their educational experience with their children. Whether your goal is advanced college work or personal enrichment, we will help you achieve a real grasp of the material for its own sake.

Not for school.

Our academic track record clearly shows that our students are prepared to continue with and excel in their studies. But more importantly, they are prepared to live an informed life dedicated to the search for truth. We welcome adults to our classical education; many have found that it gives them what their college experience has not: a chance to grapple with questions of character development, integrity, community, and stewardship.