Christian Light Academy

An Accredited Recordkeeping and Diploma Program for Homeschool Families

Stay accountable, reach your family’s academic goals, and homeschool with additional confidence!
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From the magazine and phone counsel to the solid curriculum and record keeping, you all have been such a blessing to us. homeschooling parent

Work under an accredited program.

Christian Light Academy is accredited by the National Association of Private Schools, a Christian organization that grants accreditation to private schools and academies. This is a credible statement to the program’s standard of integrity, not a legal guarantee that a student will be accepted into all private or public institutions.

Earn a high school diploma from Christian Light.

Students who successfully complete the work required for graduation and pass a diploma-qualifying test are awarded a high school diploma. (Eighth-grade diplomas are also available.) Acceptable alternatives to the diploma qualifying test include the GED test, SAT, or ACT. Christian Light graduates have been accepted into over 400 colleges and universities worldwide.
Learn more about diploma requirements.

Consult with an academic counselor.

Your Christian Light academic counselor will answer your questions as you make educational decisions. Your counselor will contact you periodically. In addition, you may call or email your counselor for help with challenging concepts or a difficult exercise in the curriculum.

Receive a report card after each quarter.

Because we help you keep records, we will send your student’s report cards each quarter based on the scores you have reported.

Use Christian Light’s achievement testing service.

When you are enrolled in Christian Light Academy, you may use achievement testing services from Christian Light. The test provides national norms for evaluating student progress in comparison to other students of the same age, and for diagnosing areas of academic weakness so you can plan remedial steps.
Achievement tests help determine the recommended starting place for your student in Christian Light Bible, Science, Social Studies, and Reading courses.

Get transcripts for college applications and other needs.

Transcripts are provided for students currently or formerly enrolled in Christian Light Academy. Transcripts are the official record of high school credits earned showing the student's grade point average for work completed while enrolled. Transcripts also include approved high school credits as listed on official transcripts received from previous schools.

You have been a great help and the overall structure of Christian Light Academy is wonderful. I needed the confidence that Christian Light Academy gave me as I started the high school years. Thank you so much and may God richly bless you! –New York

With Christian Light Academy, you can:

  • Enroll at any time of the year.
  • Use approved courses from other publishers.
  • Save money with a 10% discount on library books and non-curriculum items.
  • Receive a discount for renewing consecutive years.

How it works

1. Enroll

Enroll your students in Christian Light Academy.

2. Review

Review the welcome packet and familiarize yourself with procedures.

3. Report

Report student scores to Christian Light Academy.

4. Contact

Contact your academic counselor when you encounter questions or need encouragement.

5. Celebrate

Celebrate as your student graduates with an accredited Christian Light diploma!

Our daughter has been in college for two years and just applied for LPN training. If accepted, she wants to earn an RN degree. I just wanted to thank Christian Light for the excellent preparation you gave her. She has done so well in her college courses. homeschool parent

Need help with student placement?

Grade 1

Students entering first grade start with Christian Light's Learning to Read course and do not need placement testing.

Grades 2–8

We recommend diagnostic tests for placement in Language Arts and Math, and independent reading level for placement in Bible, Reading, Science, and Social Studies.

Grades 9–12

Determine which of three possible High School diplomas your student will pursue. If the student has already earned some credits, send us a transcript from the school or an Application for High School Credit if the student was homeschooled. Click here to learn about Christian Light Diploma Requirements.

Christian Light Academy FAQs

Do you offer a payment plan?

We do not have a payment plan for Christian Light Academy enrollment fees. However, you can purchase most curriculum courses in small quantities rather than buying an entire year’s worth of curriculum at one time. Academy fees must be paid in full before we consider a student enrolled.

When does your school year start?

Christian Light Academy operates all year. You may enroll at any time and define your own school year.

Do you have placement tests?

Yes, we have downloadable diagnostic placement tests for grades 2-8 in Math and Language Arts. We recommend placing students in Bible, Reading, Science, and Social Studies based on their reading level. A reading level may be determined by looking at the Total Reading Grade Equivalent of a recent achievement test.

Can my student work ahead?

Yes, a student may work at his own pace. When a student completes one grade level of work before the end of the school year they may start the next level. If a student is unable to complete an entire grade level in a given school year he can continue where he left off when the next school year begins.

How do I report scores to Christian Light Academy?

We provide a Quarterly Progress Report form for you to use to send us your student’s academic information each quarter. If your student is transferring into Christian Light Academy from a school, you will need to provide a transcript of their previous work.

Do colleges accept diplomas from Christian Light Academy?

Colleges and universities often use entrance tests scores and high school transcripts to determine whether or not to accept a student. Usually Christian Light graduates find favorable acceptance at a wide variety of colleges and universities in the U.S. and other countries. The work required to earn a Christian Light academic diploma is designed for college-bound students. Some colleges may consider a general diploma sufficient if the student passes entrance exams. A vocational diploma is intended for students who struggle academically.

What are the Christian Light Academy diploma requirements based on?

Graduation requirements are not universal. The Christian Light Academy graduation requirements are intended to guide high school students toward subjects and credits that would commonly be encountered in school settings and that will be expected of and helpful to graduating student.

Does Christian Light Academy meet state requirements?

We do not keep up with each state’s homeschool laws. Homeschool Legal Defense Association is a good resource.

May we use courses from other publishers if we enroll in Christian Light Academy?

You may use some courses from other publishers if approved by your academic counselor. Christian Light Academy requires a minimum of three Christian Light courses per year.

What if I have additional questions?

We are happy to answer your questions via email (academy@christianlight.org) or phone (800-776-0478, option 2).

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