Abeka
Traditional Christian curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, sold as parent-led book kits or as Abeka Academy video lessons taught by classroom teachers. The video program has an accredited option with report cards, transcripts and a diploma.
What is Abeka?
Abeka is a Christian curriculum publisher based in Pensacola, Florida, connected to Pensacola Christian College. It has published textbooks since 1972 for Christian schools and homeschools. For homeschool families it offers two paths: parent-led book kits, and Abeka Academy, where recorded classroom teachers teach every lesson on video.
How it works
With parent-led kits, you buy a child kit with the student books and a parent kit with lesson plans, answer keys and teaching aids. The plans lay out 170 days, so you open the book and follow the day.
With Abeka Academy, your child watches a real classroom lesson by streaming or DVD, then does the seatwork. Streaming gives 12 months to finish 170 lessons. You pick the accredited option, where you grade work and mail it to Abeka every 6–9 weeks, or the unaccredited option, where you keep your own records.
Expect a full day. Families commonly report three to four hours of video and seatwork in elementary, and more in upper grades. Abeka leans on drills, quizzes and tests.
What it covers
| Stage | What you get |
|---|---|
| Ages 2–3 and K4 | Early learning; K4 video is unaccredited only |
| K5 | Phonics, reading, writing, arithmetic |
| Grades 1–6 | All core subjects plus Bible, penmanship and spelling |
| Grades 7–8 | Six-course video year; extra courses cost more |
| Grades 9–12 | Full-year, single-course and semester options, with an accredited diploma |
Who it's best for
Abeka fits families who want a traditional Christian school at home, children who thrive on routine, and teens who need an accredited diploma. Its phonics program is a favorite even among families who switch other subjects to BJU Press.
It is a poor fit if you want secular materials, short school days, or a hands-on, literature-led style. The worldview is strongly fundamentalist, with the King James Version and young-earth creation built into every subject.
Abeka pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, Abeka Academy video and books for grades 1–6 cost $148.40 a month accredited over 10 payments, and high school runs up to $188.40 a month. Parent-led kits cost less but still add up: a Grade 1 parent kit lists between about $434 and $741 before the child kit. As of October 2026, Abeka's official discounts page lists fall promotions for Academy enrollment that expire Nov 13, 2026.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often, yes. Programs like Arizona ESA and Florida scholarships commonly allow curriculum, and some cover accredited distance programs. Each program decides and may require purchases through its own marketplace. Save Abeka to your wishlist and check scholarships for your state to apply once through Edulist.
How it compares
BJU Press Homeschool is the closest match, with shorter video days for many families; see Abeka vs BJU Press. The Good and the Beautiful is gentler and cheaper; see Abeka vs The Good and the Beautiful. Christian Light offers self-paced worktexts at a lower price. Browse more accredited homeschool programs, Christian homeschool curriculum, or the best homeschool curriculum.
Who Abeka is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who want a traditional Christian school experience at home
- Parents who want video teachers to handle instruction
- High schoolers who need an accredited transcript and diploma
- Children learning to read with a strong phonics-first program
Look elsewhere if
- Families who want a secular curriculum
- Children who burn out on worksheets, drills and frequent tests
- Parents who want a light, flexible or literature-led schedule
Abeka pros and cons
Pros
- Strong phonics and reading in the early grades
- Everything for every subject from one publisher, K4 through 12
- Accredited video option with report cards, transcripts and a diploma
- Detailed lesson plans that remove planning work
- Monthly payment plans make video enrollment easier to budget
Cons
- Long days, especially with video; many families skip worksheets
- Heavy on memorization and repetition, light on hands-on work
- Expensive for full kits plus video, and consumables are not reusable
- Firm return windows with restocking fees after 30 days
- Fundamentalist framing, KJV and young-earth creation run through every subject
What’s included
- Full-grade child and parent kits for K4 through 12th grade
- Abeka Academy video lessons by streaming or DVD
- Accredited option through FACCS and Middle States (MSA-CESS) with transcripts and diploma
- 170 days of lesson plans in parent kits
- Phonics-first reading program with frequent drills, quizzes and tests
- Single-subject kits and individual books for building your own year
- 10-month and 6-month payment plans for video enrollment
Abeka levels
| Level | Grades | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (ages 2–3 and K4) | Pre-K | Early learning, letters, sounds and numbers. K4 video is offered unaccredited only. |
| K5 | Kindergarten | Phonics-based reading, writing and arithmetic; accredited video option begins here. |
| Grades 1–6 | 1–6 | Full grade kits with reading, language, arithmetic, spelling, penmanship, history, science and Bible. |
| Grades 7–8 | 7–8 | Junior high courses; full-grade video covers six courses. |
| Grades 9–12 | 9–12 | High school courses with an accredited diploma option, single courses and semester courses. |
How much does Abeka cost?
Abeka prices video enrollment as monthly payments on a 10-month plan. As of October 2026, video and books for grades 1–6 cost $148.40 a month accredited or $143.40 unaccredited; grades 7–8 are $175.40 or $170.40; grades 9–12 are $188.40 or $178.40. Video-only plans are cheaper ($108.40 to $138.40 a month). K4 is unaccredited only at $58.40 a month with books. For parent-led families, the Grade 1 Essential Parent Kit lists at $433.95 and the Complete Parent Kit at $740.85, with a child kit on top; Abeka often shows these about 10% off.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 Essential Parent Kit | $433.95 | One-time | — |
| Grade 1 Complete Parent Kit | $740.85 | One-time | — |
| Academy grades 1–6, video and books, accredited (per month, 10 payments) | $148.40/mo | Monthly | $148.40/mo |
| Academy grades 1–6, video and books, unaccredited (per month, 10 payments) | $143.40/mo | Monthly | $143.40/mo |
| Academy grades 9–12, video and books, accredited (per month, 10 payments) | $188.40/mo | Monthly | $188.40/mo |
| Academy grades 9–12, video only, unaccredited (per month, 10 payments) | $128.40/mo | Monthly | $128.40/mo |
Free trial: No free trial. Abeka offers sample video lessons and look-inside previews, and video enrollments carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Parents most consistently praise Abeka's phonics, rigor and complete structure, and some families return to it after trying other programs. The most frequent complaints are long days, busywork and drill, dated-feeling videos, and the cost of full kits.
Common praise
- Children learn to read quickly with the phonics program
- Rigorous, often described as ahead of grade level
- Clear records and an accredited transcript option
- Lesson plans make the switch from school to home easier
Common complaints
- Too much busywork and repetition
- Video days can stretch to five or six hours
- Expensive, and consumables cannot be reused
- Strict worldview framing that some families dislike
Sources: everyhomeschool.com · abeka review 2026 · forums.welltrainedmind.com · 628083 abeka home school pros and cons · howdoihomeschool.com · abeka academy homeschool reviews
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Abeka FAQs
Is Abeka accredited?
Only the Abeka Academy accredited video program is. It is accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Parent-led kits and the unaccredited video option do not lead to an Abeka diploma.
What is the difference between accredited and unaccredited Abeka Academy?
With the accredited option, parents grade the work and mail it to Abeka every 6–9 weeks for review, and Abeka issues report cards, transcripts and a diploma. With the unaccredited option, you keep your own records and there is no high school diploma. The accredited option costs a few dollars more per month.
Is there an Abeka promo code?
Abeka publishes its current offers on its official discounts page. As of October 2026 that page lists ENROLL26 for 15% off Abeka Academy enrollments and MATH26 for 15% off math video lessons (both expire Nov 13, 2026), plus a 5% military discount. Codes from other sites may not work.
Does Abeka have a free trial?
No. Abeka offers free sample video lessons and a 30-day money-back guarantee on video enrollments instead. You must return all video materials within 30 days of your start date to get a full refund.
How do I cancel Abeka Academy?
Call Abeka at 1-877-223-5226 and return all video materials. Cancelling within 30 days gets a full refund; after that a 10% fee applies through day 60 and 25% through day 90, with no credit after 90 days.
Where do I log in to Abeka Academy?
Video students and parents sign in through the Abeka website, where streaming lessons and account tools live. If you bought kits only, you do not need an Academy login.
Can an ESA pay for Abeka?
Often, when the program allows curriculum or distance-learning tuition. Rules differ by state and some programs buy only through a marketplace, so confirm with your program before ordering.
Sources and last checked
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- abeka.com · homeschool
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- abeka.com · biggestdiscounts
- abeka.com · OrderingInformation.aspx
- abeka.com · faq
- abeka.com · accredited vs independent study for abeka academy
- academy.abeka.com · AccreditationStatement.aspx
- faccs.org · 68 abeka academy accredited distance learning program
- abeka.com · bookdescription.aspx
- everyhomeschool.com · abeka review 2026
- forums.welltrainedmind.com · 628083 abeka home school pros and cons
- howdoihomeschool.com · abeka academy homeschool reviews