Who We Are

HSLDA and Patrick Henry College launched the Academy in 2009 as a service to homeschool and private school families looking for ways to supplement their students’ high school education.

Today, the Academy operates as a division of HSLDA dedicated to providing quality Christian online courses to students everywhere.

Our main office is located in Northern Virginia, and we have the pleasure to work with an exceptional team of teachers who work remotely across the United States. 

Your student will get to join our virtual campus and meet fellow Christian high schoolers from all 50 US states and from several countries around the world!

What’s Different about HSLDA Online Academy?

Low Prices

We want to make our classes affordable for you. So the Academy offers some of the lowest prices for online, interactive course instruction with a live teacher. Plus, we offer an early registration discount and an opportunity to earn a free course.

Live, Weekly Class Sessions

Online learning is at its best when students engage in live, interactive course work with an instructor and other students. In addition, your student has the opportunity to email their teacher with questions throughout the week. 

Award-Winning Technology

Our learning platform, Canvas, won a prestigious CODiE award for being the best K-12 learning platform. 

The Best Teachers (Beside Mom and Dad, of course!)

We evaluate and monitor our teachers during the year to help ensure quality and effectiveness. Read what our students have to say about our instructors, course content, and the Academy community. 

Students, Our Courses Are For You If. . . 

• You are a strong student with excellent reading and writing skills.
• You want to take quality high school courses taught from a biblical perspective.
• You are hardworking, self-disciplined, ready to be challenged, and able to meet deadlines.
• You want to take college preparatory courses with a clear Christian worldview.
• You have completed coursework that provides foundational knowledge for each Academy course you are taking (see individual course pages for specific prerequisites).
• You like learning interactively through discussion with your teacher and classmates
• You are willing to commit 5–10 hours weekly for each standard courses, or 10–15 hours weekly for each AP^® course.

Parents, Our Courses Fit Your Family If. . .

• You want trustworthy instruction from teachers who share your biblical worldview.
• You’d appreciate having another teacher provide feedback on your student’s work.
• You like the convenience of online learning.
• You want your high schooler to get a strong start in foundational subjects and develop skills for continued success throughout high school and college.
• You want to help your upper-level high school student save time and money in college by earning credit now through AP^® testing.