Abeka Homeschool

Overview

Abeka Homeschool brings together curriculum, books, teaching aids, and video lessons for families teaching children from K4 through grade 12. It is best suited to parents seeking a structured Christian program with video instruction and guidance for managing lessons. Its main trade-off is cost: materials and fees vary by grade, accreditation, and package.

Key features

Abeka Academy covers language arts, math, history and geography, science and health, and Bible. Lessons from master teachers stream or play on DVD, giving families a choice of online delivery or discs. The curriculum’s biblical foundation and spiral approach—revisiting concepts through repetition and reinforcement—make it a clear fit for families who want faith integrated into instruction and regular review, but a poor fit for those seeking secular coursework.

The family dashboard can be used to set a calendar, assign and track lessons, view grades, and manage assignments. Its functions vary with the products purchased, so families should not assume every package includes the same dashboard tools. Digital textbooks are delivered through VitalSource, with notes and highlights exportable to Microsoft OneNote. The hybrid format also includes lesson plans, assessments, parent guidance, and offline access.

Families selecting the accredited Abeka Academy program can obtain report cards and transcripts for an additional cost. The program is accredited by FACCS and MSA CESS. Support is offered by phone, live chat, and email; the toll-free number is 1-877-223-5226. Abeka’s privacy policy describes physical, electronic, and other measures to help protect personal information.

Pricing

Abeka is paid, with a free trial and no free plan. The monthly figures below are billed as 10-month payment plans; tax is not included. Prices vary by grade, course selection, program option, and book purchase, and additional fees can apply.

• K4 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video & Books: $58.40 a month. Includes K4 books and video lessons, by streaming or DVD; suits families wanting an accredited early-years package with books included.
• Grades 1–6 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Unaccredited, Video Only: $108.40 a month. Includes streaming or DVD instruction but not books; a lower-cost choice than the accredited video-only option for families who do not need accreditation.
• Grades 1–6 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video Only: $113.40 a month. Adds the accredited option to video instruction, while books remain excluded and must be considered separately.
• Grades 9–12 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Unaccredited, Video & Books: $178.40 a month. Includes books, video, and six credits; suits high-school families who do not need the accredited option.
• Grades 9–12 Full-Grade Video Instruction, Accredited, Video & Books: $188.40 a month. Includes books, video, and six credits, with accreditation for families who need that program option.

Streaming and DVD are offered across these plans. Comparing totals means accounting for book inclusion, accreditation, tax, and any additional fees—not just the monthly payment.

Platforms

Abeka is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Streaming supports online video lessons, while DVD and offline access give families options beyond continuous internet viewing.

Who it's for

Abeka’s academic resources are intended for students, teachers, parents, homeschool families, and Christian schools. Its full-grade range and parent guidance suit families seeking a structured K4–12 program; its faith-based teaching makes it less appropriate for households looking for a nonreligious curriculum.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Full-grade video options span K4 through grade 12 and five core subject areas, giving families a route to a broad curriculum in one program.
• Pro: Streaming and DVD, alongside offline access, accommodate different preferences for lesson delivery.
• Pro: The dashboard combines planning, assignment tracking, and grades, while digital textbooks support exporting notes and highlights to OneNote.
• Con: Books are excluded from the listed Grades 1–6 video-only plans, adding a separate purchasing decision.
• Con: Prices and included materials vary, and taxes or additional fees can raise the total beyond the monthly payment.
• Con: Dashboard functions depend on purchased products, and report cards and transcripts for the accredited program cost extra.

Alternatives

Math-U-See is worth considering for families who want a math-focused option with a free plan and free trial, rather than Abeka’s broader five-subject curriculum. Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a free, web-based alternative for families who can work with its preschool-through-grade-8 site and separate high-school courses.

Teaching Textbooks may suit families looking for a paid, single-student math course with 12 months’ access and 90 days’ pause time. Gather 'Round Homeschool is another paid homeschool option to compare.

Master Books offers individual academy courses with one-time pricing and 18 months’ access, which may better suit families buying course by course. Power Homeschool is an alternative with a per-student monthly scholarship plan that supports up to six courses at a time.

The Good and the Beautiful has a free plan and a one-time app-access option for families who want to compare a freemium alternative. BookShark is another paid homeschool curriculum to consider.

Browse more options in Homeschool Curriculum.

Verdict

Choose Abeka if your family wants a Christian K4–12 curriculum with master-teacher video lessons, planning tools, and a choice of streaming or DVD. Its breadth and structured approach are the strongest reasons to choose it; variable costs, books excluded from some plans, and extra charges for accredited records are the reasons to compare packages carefully or look elsewhere.