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How to compare online homeschool curriculum

Every family is different, and many good programs exist. Here's a fair checklist for comparing them, including us.

Question to askLife Academy
Price for my family?$35/mo or $336/yr per student. Family plan for up to 4 students: $69/mo or $662/yr
Can I try before paying?Yes. Week 1 of every grade is free
Grades coveredK–12, all included in one plan
High school credits & transcriptCredit guidance and transcript tools with College Prep/STEM, Trades, and Business pathways. Parents issue the transcript
Hands-on scienceInteractive labs, games, and PhET simulations
History approachTaught from primary sources
ExtrasDriver's Ed and Business courses, plus a Student Resource Center (citation guides, calculators, study tools)
Live helpOptional 1:1 tutoring with David Clifford, $45/hr, on Zoom or Google Meet
AccreditationNot accredited. Built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states

Also look at: independent reviews (Cathy Duffy Reviews, HomeschoolReviews.com), sample lessons, a scope & sequence, and placement tools. Here are ours: free resources, placement check.

Side-by-side comparisons

Life Academy vs Time4Learning


Life Academy is a parent-directed online K–12 curriculum, built to help meet homeschool requirements in all 50 states. It is not accredited, and parents issue the homeschool transcript. Nothing here is legal advice. Check your state's law at HSLDA. Questions? Email david.dukes77102@gmail.com.