What Is the Classical Liberal Arts Academy?

What Is the Classical Liberal Arts Academy?

The Classical Liberal Arts Academy (CLAA) is an accredited online Catholic school that provides authentic classical education for students of all ages—from homeschool children to adults seeking to continue their education throughout life.

What makes CLAA different from other educational options?

Classical Catholic curriculum: CLAA offers the same education enjoyed by wise men and saints throughout history, focusing on the classical liberal arts (Trivium and Quadrivium), philosophy, and theology alongside modern academic subjects.

Self-paced online learning: All courses are available online with no expiration dates. Students can study anytime, anywhere, fitting education into any schedule.

All ages welcome: Unlike traditional schools, CLAA serves homeschool students (K-12), private school students seeking enrichment, and adults who want to obtain the classical education they missed as children.

Affordable access: Starting at just $25/month for individual students, CLAA makes classical Catholic education accessible to every family.

How is CLAA structured?

Curriculum Organization CLAA's curriculum includes eight main areas of study:
  1. Trivium: Latin, Greek, grammar, logic, and rhetoric
  2. Quadrivium: Classical arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy
  3. Philosophy: Classical ethics, Aristotle's works, and moral philosophy
  4. Theology: Baltimore Catechism, Catholic Bible studies, lives of saints, and St. Thomas Aquinas
  5. Humanities: History, geography, art, music, and literature
  6. English Language Arts: Reading, writing, grammar, and research
  7. Foreign Languages: Modern Spanish, French, German, and Italian
  8. Modern Mathematics & Science: Complete K-12 math and science sequences

Enrollment Options

Choose the plan that fits your family's needs:
  1. Student Plan ($25/month): Individual access to all courses, assessments, and email support
  2. Family Plan ($100/month): Student Plan access for all family members
  3. Premium Student Plan ($100/month): Includes live support and exclusive resources
  4. Premium Family Plan ($250/month): Premium access for the whole family
  5. Private Tutoring ($250/month): Premium Plan plus weekly one-on-one tutoring
Is CLAA accredited? Yes. CLAA is accredited by Cognia, the world's largest accrediting agency serving over 32,000 schools in more than 90 countries. CLAA received an Index of Education Quality (IEQ) score of 320—20 points above the requirement for accreditation and 67 points above the average score of Cognia schools.

This accreditation is globally recognized by universities, higher education institutions, and state departments of education.

What support is available?

  1. Expert guidance: The entire curriculum has been prepared with lessons broken down into individual tasks, so no curriculum decisions or lesson planning is necessary.
  2. Daily support: Expert help is available all day, every day through email support (Student Plan) or live support (Premium Plans).
  3. Record keeping: CLAA handles all grading, assessments, and record-keeping for you.
  4. Parent-friendly approach: Designed for busy Catholic parents who may feel intimidated by classical education but want the best for their children.

Who should consider CLAA?

CLAA is ideal for:

Catholic families unsatisfied with modern educational options Homeschool families seeking a complete classical curriculum Private school students wanting to enrich their education Adults who want to obtain a real classical education Anyone seeking authentic Catholic education that forms both intellect and character

Note: Over 95% of CLAA support ratings have been "Excellent," with many five-star reviews from experienced parents and students.

Next steps

Ready to learn more? Here are helpful resources:
  1. Download the free book "Understanding Classical Catholic Education"
  2. View course recommendations by age and grade level
  3. Browse the complete course catalog
  4. Read reviews from current families