Abeka Homeschool

Abeka Homeschool is a K4–12 curriculum program built around textbooks, video lessons and teaching materials. It is a strong fit for families seeking a Christian, structured course of study with parent planning tools. Choose it for that integrated approach, but compare the grade-specific package costs before committing.

Overview

Abeka combines curriculum, video instruction and supporting materials rather than focusing on a single subject. Its full-grade options cover five subject areas, while kits, teaching aids and digital products can round out a family’s program. That breadth suits families building a coordinated homeschool plan; families seeking secular instruction should look elsewhere.

Key features

Abeka Academy provides full-grade video instruction from K4 through grade 12, covering language arts, math, history and geography, science and health, and Bible. Lessons are taught by master teachers and delivered by streaming or DVD. The biblical foundation and spiral approach, which reinforces learning through repetition, will suit families who want faith integrated into academics and regular review. It will not suit households looking for a secular curriculum.

The dashboard supports calendar customization, lesson assignment and tracking, grade viewing, and assignment management. These tools can help parents coordinate a course of study, though their availability depends on the products purchased. Digital textbooks run through VitalSource, and notes and highlights can be exported to Microsoft OneNote. Lesson plans, assessments, parent guidance and offline access complement the hybrid curriculum.

Families selecting the accredited Abeka Academy program can receive report cards and transcripts for an additional cost. The accredited program holds FACCS and MSA CESS accreditation; families should weigh that credential against the extra expense of documentation.

Pricing

Abeka has no free plan. Its entry price is $44.40/mo, but actual pricing depends on grade, course selection, program option and book choices, and additional fees may apply. The listed full-grade plans use a 10-month payment plan, exclude tax, and offer streaming or DVD. The payment-plan amounts below are monthly, not a 12-month subscription rate.

PlanPrice and termsWhat it includesK4 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video & Books$58.40 a month, billed 10-month payment plan; tax not includedK4, streaming or DVD, books and video lessonsGrades 1–6 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Unaccredited, Video Only$108.40 a month, billed 10-month payment plan; tax not includedGrades 1–6, streaming or DVD; books not includedGrades 1–6 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video Only$113.40 a month, billed 10-month payment plan; tax not includedGrades 1–6, streaming or DVD; books not includedGrades 9–12 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Unaccredited, Video & Books$178.40 a month, billed 10-month payment plan; tax not includedGrades 9–12, six credits included, streaming or DVDGrades 9–12 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video & Books$188.40 a month, billed 10-month payment plan; tax not includedGrades 9–12, six credits included, streaming or DVDThe unaccredited grades 1–6 video-only option costs less than its accredited counterpart, but neither includes books. For high school, the listed video-and-books plans include six credits; accreditation adds cost, and report cards and transcripts carry an additional charge. Since prices and fees vary with selections, families should compare the full package they need rather than treating the starting price as the likely total. A free trial is available.

Platforms

Abeka supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Video can be streamed or used on DVD, and offline access is included, giving families options beyond online viewing alone.

Who it's for

Abeka is aimed at homeschooling families, parents, teachers, students and Christian schools. It is most compelling for parents who want a faith-based full-grade curriculum, teacher-led video lessons and tools for planning and tracking schoolwork. Families who need a secular program, or who want one predictable price covering every book and service, are better served elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros: Full-grade video options run from K4 through grade 12 across core subjects and Bible, making it possible to build a broad program around one curriculum.

Pros: Streaming and DVD delivery, plus offline access, accommodate different viewing preferences and connectivity needs.

Pros: Calendar, lesson tracking, grades and assignment tools can support parent oversight, with digital textbook notes exportable to OneNote.

Cons: The explicit biblical foundation rules it out for families seeking secular materials.

Cons: Book inclusion varies by plan, and costs vary by grade, accreditation and selection; tax and possible extra fees make budgeting less straightforward.

Cons: Dashboard functions vary with purchased products, so families should not assume every package includes the same management tools.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Homeschool Curriculum.

Math-U-See is worth considering when a freemium option with a free account and samples across its program levels is a better starting point.

Teaching Textbooks may suit families looking for a math-focused alternative, with listed Math 3 and Math 5 enrollment priced at $48.95, paid once for one student’s 12 months of access.

Master Books offers individual academy courses at $59.95, paid once, with 18 months’ access; consider it when buying courses individually better fits your plan.

Memoria Press is another paid curriculum option.

BookShark offers virtual course seats, including a Science H seat at $88, paid once for one student and one parent or teacher, to be used within six months of purchase.

Monarch may fit families who prefer monthly course-by-course or full-access pricing: its listed Single Course is $10.95 a month per student and Full Access is $43.95 a month per student.

The Good and the Beautiful is a freemium alternative with a free plan and a listed Musical Multiplication App Access purchase at $24.99 as a one-time purchase for up to six profiles.

CTCMath is a math-specific alternative, with a Single Membership at $39.90 a month for one student or a Family Membership at $59.90 a month for more than one student.

Verdict

Choose Abeka if your family wants a Christian, full-grade homeschool curriculum with teacher-led video instruction, books and practical parent-management tools. Its subject range and streaming-or-DVD options are substantial strengths. Look elsewhere if you need secular instruction or a fixed, all-in price: the package’s changing book inclusions, accreditation choices and potential additional fees make the final cost dependent on what you select.