Money Page · Curriculum & Online Classes
Curriculum & online classes ESA families actually buy
Picked by category: secular, faith-based, math, reading, and supports for students with learning differences. Each provider here appears on multiple state ESA approved-provider lists. Verify with your state program before purchasing.
Full secular curriculum
Full secular curriculum
Time4Learning
Online Pre-K through 12th, automated grading, parent reports.
Best for: Families wanting a structured, on-rails curriculum.
Live online classes
Outschool
Live, small-group classes across thousands of topics; many ESA-approved.
Best for: Enrichment, advanced topics, social learning.
Free + AI tutor
Khan Academy + Khanmigo
Free K–12 instruction; Khanmigo AI tutor is a paid add-on.
Best for: Math and science self-paced review.
Skills practice K–12
IXL Learning
Adaptive practice in math, language arts, science, social studies, Spanish.
Best for: Filling skill gaps, mastery practice.
Faith-based curriculum
Christian curriculum
BJU Press Homeschool
Full K–12 Christian curriculum across subjects; affiliate-friendly.
Best for: Families wanting a faith-integrated full curriculum.
Literature-based Christian
Sonlight
Literature-rich Christian homeschool curriculum.
Best for: Read-aloud families and humanities focus.
Traditional Christian
Abeka
Traditional Christian curriculum, well-established and widely accepted.
Best for: Structured learners; legacy curriculum.
Math
Math (advanced)
Beast Academy / AoPS
Rigorous problem-solving curriculum for ages 6–14, plus AoPS for older students.
Best for: Mathematically advanced students.
Math (foundational)
Singapore Math
Concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to elementary mathematics.
Best for: K–6 conceptual math.
Reading & literacy
Reading (Orton-Gillingham)
All About Reading
Structured literacy program based on Orton-Gillingham; strong for dyslexia.
Best for: Early readers and students with reading challenges.
Reading (digital)
Reading Eggs
Game-based reading program for ages 2–13.
Best for: Reluctant early readers.
Learning differences & special needs
Diagnostic reading & comprehension
Lindamood-Bell
Evidence-based intervention for dyslexia, comprehension, and autism-related learning differences.
Best for: IEP/504 families; often ESA-eligible as therapy.
Audiobooks for dyslexia
Learning Ally
Human-narrated audiobooks for students with reading difficulty.
Best for: Print-disabled students; school-year subscriptions.
Common questions
How do I know if my state will pay for a particular curriculum?
Check your state's approved-provider list (linked from each state page). Major curriculum providers — Time4Learning, BJU Press, Abeka, Outschool — appear on most ESA approval lists. Smaller publishers may need to register first; some ESA platforms allow on-the-fly approval requests.
Will an online class count as 'tutoring' or as 'curriculum'?
It depends on the state. Live, instructor-led online classes (Outschool, accredited online schools) are usually billed as tutoring or instructional services. Self-paced curriculum platforms (Time4Learning, IXL, Khan) are usually billed as curriculum or instructional materials.
Can I buy curriculum with ESA funds if my child also attends a private school part-time?
Yes in most ESA states — that is the entire premise of the ESA model. The fund supports custom education plans that combine providers. Document which student-year and which expense category each purchase falls under.
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First check your state
Curriculum approval rules are state-specific. See your state’s allowable-use list and approved-provider link before purchasing.
Find your state’s funds →Last reviewed May 25, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice.