Memoria Academy

Memoria Academy (MA) describes itself as an online classical Christian school, founded in 2006, with live audio and video classes for grades 3-12. Its About page calls it an extension of Memoria Press and Highlands Latin School.

Last updated: 2026-10-15 · Every Homeschool Editorial Team

At a glance

Method	Classical Christian, taught in live online classes; the home page describes a classical and traditional approach that integrates faith, reason, and character development
Worldview	Christian. The academy's FAQ says its approach to Christian studies is along the lines of what C. S. Lewis meant by "mere Christianity," that it has had students from Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian Reformed, and Anglican backgrounds, and that its teachers are required to adhere to the Apostles' and Nicene creeds. Its Diploma Program page says it teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God
Grades	3-12; the Terms and Conditions say only students in grades 3-12 may register for regular online classes, and adults or teachers-in-training may take classes marked for adults
Formats	Live online classes in a virtual classroom (Adobe Connect), typically one 90-minute session a week; a limited number of self-paced courses
Cost tier	Standard to Premium (see the cost section)
Parent intensity	2
ESA-common	Not stated by the academy; confirm with your state program
Accredited	The academy says it is accredited by the Classical Latin School Association (CLSA); the pages we read name no other accreditor, and Memoria Press's About page lists CLSA among its own family of institutions. The academy also says it is approved by the College Board as an Online Provider of AP classes
Established	Founded in 2006, per the academy's home page
Website	memoriaacademy.com

Our scoreboard (1-5)

Criterion	Score	One-line reason
Academic rigor	5	In our assessment, demanding; the FAQ says that because of each course's rigor a student should take no more than 7 full-year courses in an academic year
Ease of teaching	5	In our assessment, the academy teaches and the parent supports; the FAQ asks parents to log in to the student's portal every two weeks to check grades
Content quality	5	In our assessment, a coherent course list; the academy profile says all 60+ teachers hold a bachelor's degree in the area of instruction or a relevant area and have classroom teaching experience
Flexibility	3	Classes meet at set days and times in Eastern Time per the FAQ; the academy's self-paced courses are limited in number and open for enrollment any day of the year
Value for money	4	Full-year courses generally $535 to $735 and semester courses $300 to $340, per the FAQ (retrieved October 2026)
Worldview scope	3	A "mere Christianity" approach with teachers required to adhere to the Apostles' and Nicene creeds, per the FAQ
Visual/design	4	In our assessment, a professional platform; classes run in Adobe Connect
Support resources	4	Live teachers; classes recorded and archived for playback to the students of that class; AP approval; official transcripts on request ($25 fee per the Terms and Conditions, retrieved October 2026); a Diploma Program

Who the publisher is

Memoria Academy's home page says it was founded in 2006 and offers live audio and video classes for grades 3-12 in Latin, logic, classical studies, literature, mathematics, history, and more. Its About page calls it an extension of Memoria Press and Highlands Latin School, says it partners with parents, and says many of its teachers are instructors at Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky. Memoria Press's own About page lists Memoria Academy among the members of its classical education family, alongside Highlands Latin School, Highlands Latin Cottage Schools, the Classical Latin School Association, and Memoria College.

The academy profile states a current enrollment of 2,300+ and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, and says students come from all 50 states and several countries outside the United States. The FAQ says the majority of classes have a maximum of 16 students and composition classes average 15 students or fewer.

The core pedagogy

The FAQ says all classes are live, real-time audio and video classes, and that classes are recorded and archived for playback to the students of that class. The Diploma Program page says instructors use their microphones and video, that teachers have complete control over the microphones and frequently call on students, and that students can also communicate in written text. The course formats page says regular courses have live teacher-led classes every week, with quizzes, tests, assignments, and grades handled in a learning management system.

The courses-by-subject page groups the offerings as Language Arts (Latin, Literature, Composition, Grammar, Spelling, Greek, and French), College Credit (Dual Credit and AP), Logic and Philosophy (Logic and Rhetoric, Political Philosophy, Economics), Sciences (Mathematics and Science), and History (Classical Studies, Christian Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, Modern History, Government). The Latin Courses page lists Latina Christiana, First through Fourth Form Latin, Henle Latin I through III, Christian Latin, AP Latin, and National Latin Exam prep courses. The 2026-27 class list lists math from 4th Grade Math through Calculus and science from Mammals through Advanced Physics.

Signature mechanics: (1) Live teacher-led classes, per the FAQ. (2) A Latin sequence from Latina Christiana through AP Latin on the Latin Courses page. (3) Small classes, with most capped at 16 students. (4) A Diploma Program for high school students, described below. (5) AP and NCAA listings: the FAQ says the academy is approved by the College Board as an Online Provider of AP classes (school code 180036) and that most academy classes can count toward NCAA eligibility (NCAA code 850346).

The Diploma Program page says students accepted into the program earn a Memoria Academy diploma by meeting credit and curricular requirements, including 28 credits with at least one Dual Credit or AP course. Applicants complete an online application between November 1 and March 15 and take entrance exams in language arts and mathematics, and the page says submitting them does not guarantee acceptance. Among the benefits it lists are 15% off tuition and an official transcript from the academy's accredited institution.

How a week runs

The pages we read do not include a sample student schedule. The academy's FAQ says a class session typically lasts 90 minutes and meets once a week at a designated time and day, while other classes meet twice a week for 75 or 90 minutes, all in Eastern Time. Full-year courses are 38 weeks, including four weeks of break, and a semester has 17 weeks of instruction. For most high school classes the FAQ says to allow 45 minutes to one hour a day per course, with less for younger students, and says the academy aims for work that is "challenging-but-not-insurmountable."

What we think they do well

Live Latin from Latina Christiana through AP Latin. The Latin Courses page lists the full sequence, and the 2026-27 class list prices it from $545 for Latina Christiana to $755 for AP Latin (retrieved October 2026). In our assessment, a family that does not want to teach Latin at home has a complete path of live courses.

Links to Memoria Press materials. The academy's First Form Greek course page lists the First Form Greek student text and workbook as required materials, the titles Memoria Press sells, and the Memoria Press pages for the First Form Greek Complete Set and the Iliad & Odyssey Complete Set offer a live online class with a master teacher. In our assessment, a family using Memoria Press books can take a live class built on the same texts.

Teachers with Highlands Latin School ties. The About page says many of the academy's teachers are instructors at Highlands Latin School, and the academy profile states each teacher's minimum qualifications.

What we think they do poorly

Set schedules. Classes meet at designated days and times in Eastern Time. In our assessment, families whose schedules require asynchronous flexibility may find the format constraining, though the academy offers a limited number of self-paced courses.

A short refund window. The FAQ says a student may attend two weeks of class and, if dropping, is charged only the drop fee; after two weeks no refunds are issued. The FAQ lists drop fees of $50 per summer course, $75 per semester course, and $100 per full-year course (retrieved October 2026), and the Terms and Conditions say Essay Intensive and Senior Thesis are assessed at $100.

Fit for students with special needs. The FAQ answers "Yes" to whether a special-needs student can take Memoria Academy classes. It says the academy offers several courses from the Simply Classical curriculum, has special-needs students in traditional classes (most commonly mild dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD), and asks parents to notify the academy of a student's special need so it can decide whether a class is a good fit. It also says online classes may not work for every special-needs student, particularly those facing moderate to severe learning challenges, and that the academy is not equipped for the uniqueness of every situation. Separately, the FAQ says students need a reliable computer, a high-speed connection, the latest Adobe Connect application, and a working microphone.

Who it fits

• Families using Memoria Press curriculum who want live Latin, Greek, or literature classes
• Families comfortable with the academy's stated "mere Christianity" approach, which the FAQ says welcomes students from Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions as well as those outside the faith
• Families interested in the Diploma Program, which requires an application and entrance exams

Who it doesn't

• Families who want a school with no Christian identity, since the academy says it teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God
• Families requiring asynchronous or highly flexible scheduling
• Families on the tightest budgets
• Families of students with moderate to severe learning challenges, since the FAQ says online classes may not work for every special-needs student, particularly those facing such challenges

Cost honest assessment

As of October 2026, the Academy's FAQ states that full-year courses generally range from $535 to $735, semester courses from $300 to $340, and that summer and winter offerings vary. The academy's 2026-27 class list shows a wider spread: full-year courses from $515 to $755 and semester courses (marked with an asterisk) from $300 to $695, with short courses, supplements, and math labs priced separately from $145. Examples from that list:

Course	Grade label	Price
Latina Christiana	Grades 3-5	$545
First Form Latin	Grade 4+	$645
Henle Latin I, Units 1-5	Grade 8+	$715
AP Latin	Grade 9+	$755
First Form Greek	Grade 8+	$645
Second Form Greek	Grade 8+	$645
Third Grade Literature	Grades 3-4	$515
Mammals	Grades 3-4	$515
4th Grade Math	Grades 4-5	$675
Advanced Physics	Grade 11+	$735
Traditional Logic I (semester)	Grade 7+	$340
Essay Intensive (semester)	Grade 10+	$695

The FAQ lists the drop fees noted above, says payment is required to register, and says a payment plan option is available for semester and full-year classes. The Terms and Conditions list a $25 fee for official transcripts (retrieved October 2026). A family should total the full-year and semester courses a student needs before enrolling.

ESA eligibility notes

The academy pages that we read do not mention education savings accounts or state marketplace approvals, so we do not list any here. A family using an ESA should ask its state program whether Memoria Academy is an approved vendor, and whether its classes are treated as tuition, courses, or curriculum.

Alternatives

• Wilson Hill Academy, a family comparing live online classical Christian schools can look at it; its site describes classical Christian education online since 2014 in live online classrooms and says it holds full SACS CASI/Cognia accreditation.
• Scholé Academy, a family comparing live online classical options can look at it; its site describes live classes with real teachers, not pre-recorded videos, and a classical curriculum rooted in the Christian tradition.
• Memoria Press curriculum self-taught (no academy), a family would skip the academy when the parent can teach Latin, Greek, and the other subjects, saving the tuition shown above.