“If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road.” (C.S. Lewis)
Welcome
The Classical Liberal Arts Academy makes the full classical curriculum available to students of all ages through self-paced, online courses. The classical curriculum begins with Grammar and continues through Philosophy and Theology. It is the system of education studied and taught by wise men and saints throughout history.
Free Guides to Classical Catholic Education
Book #1: Understanding Classical Catholic Education
Modern education is a tragic failure, one of the greatest errors in human history. There is no way to redeem it or overcome its faults. We must return to true classical Catholic education. Before we can do this, we must all learn what classical Catholic education actually is.
This book traces the history of true education from the ancient world through the rise of Christianity, the medieval universities, and the Scholastic tradition. It identifies the key points in history where errors were made and education was corrupted. It distinguishes authentic Catholic education from modern theories and counterfeit “classical” movements. It is intended as preparatory reading for those considering study in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy.
Book 2: Guide for Parents Considering Enrollment
This book is intended for parents who have read Understanding Classical Catholic Education and are considering whether the Classical Liberal Arts Academy is a suitable place for their family.
It explains what enrollment in the CLAA actually entails by examining the purpose of education, the demands of classical Catholic formation, and the respective responsibilities of students, parents, and the Academy. It addresses common misunderstandings about flexibility, workload, standards, grading, and authority, and helps families assess honestly whether their goals and expectations are aligned with those of the CLAA.
This book is not promotional. It is designed to assist parents in making a responsible judgment—whether that judgment leads to enrollment or not.
Book 3: Getting Started in the CLAA
This book is intended for parents who have decided to enroll and are ready to begin their work in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy in an orderly and deliberate way.
It explains how enrollment functions as the beginning of academic order, and provides clear guidance on establishing student accounts, selecting courses intentionally, organizing daily study, managing workload, and reviewing progress with confidence. Special attention is given to sustaining consistent study over time, managing multiple students, and responding prudently when circumstances interrupt study.
This book is not an introduction to classical education, nor an argument for enrollment. It is a practical guide for families who are committed to proceeding and wish to begin well.
Book 4: Complete Guide to Study in the CLAA
This book is intended for parents and students who are enrolled in the Classical Liberal Arts Academy and wish to understand the full structure and long-term expectations of study from the later primary years through graduation.
It explains how classical Catholic education unfolds across the developmental stages of childhood and adolescence, how academic discipline increases over time, and how the Academy’s studies prepare students for responsibility, vocation, and lifelong learning. The book addresses both classical formation and modern academic requirements, and clarifies what it means to complete preparatory education with readiness for further study, work, or religious life.
This book is not a daily planning manual. It provides a comprehensive view of the whole course of study, helping families maintain clarity, patience, and confidence as education progresses over many years.
Curriculum
The classical curriculum is built on seven liberal arts: the Trivium (Grammar, Reasoning, Rhetoric) and the Quadrivium (Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astronomy). These arts are ordered toward Philosophy and Theology. This is the curriculum of Augustine, Aquinas, and the medieval universities. It forms the intellect and the will, not merely the resume.
The Academy’s courses also satisfy modern academic requirements, so students are not forced to choose between genuine formation and practical credentials.
For more information, view our Curriculum page.
Who We Are
The Classical Liberal Arts Academy is a community of Catholic families who want more than a secular K-12 education or a modern curriculum with a Catholic label. We are families who seek a complete life of Catholic work, prayer and education, committed to genuine classical education in the modern world because we trust in the wisdom of the ancients and believe that true education never changes.
To learn more about the Academy, visit the About Us page.
Reviews
Wisdom says, “Let another man’s lips praise you and not your own lips.” (Proverbs 27:2) The Classical Liberal Arts Academy has not only received the approval of formal accreditation, but is a highly praised Catholic homeschool curriculum with excellent reviews from experienced parents and students. Here are a few:
“My experience with the CLAA has been outstanding… it has been so beneficial to my life as a husband and father, and Catholic man in general.”
“My 7th grade son… never enjoyed writing until this year. Now I don’t even have to ask—he just does it for fun.”
“I’ll never need to lesson plan again…badges and leveling up are a nice touch…the recordkeeping is a game-changer…This is huge for large, busy families.”
“My husband and I both have MA degrees in Theology, and we have learned more from the CLAA than from our degrees combined.”
More feedback from Academy parents and students can be read on our Reviews page.
Enrollment
The Academy is open year-round and students may enroll at any time. We offer a number of different enrollment options that make classical Catholic education available to all students. A simple, four-step enrollment process allows you to begin studies within 24 hours.
Visit our Enrollment page to get started.
