Bridgeway Academy
An accredited homeschool academy for PreK–12 that pairs families with an advisor and lets them mix textbook, self-paced online and live online courses from 40+ publishers. Full enrollment runs $8,245 to $12,125 a year, or families can buy single courses or accreditation only.
What is Bridgeway Academy?
Bridgeway Academy is an accredited homeschool academy for PreK through 12th grade, based in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, with more than 35 years in operation. It sits between a homeschool curriculum and an online school. Parents stay in charge of daily learning, while Bridgeway supplies an advisor, accredited records, transcripts and a diploma, plus optional live classes with certified teachers. It is accredited by Cognia and WASC. Its website is now homeschoolacademy.com.
How it works
Each family works with an advisor who acts as a homeschool coach rather than a grader. The advisor helps plan courses, approves curriculum, sets pacing, tracks graduation and state requirements, and reviews a portfolio of student work each quarter. Families check in monthly and quarterly.
You choose how each subject is taught. Options include textbooks, self-paced online courses and live online classes, drawn from more than 40 publishers and providers. Live teachers grade the courses they teach, and parents may grade parent-led courses. That flexibility means parents carry more of the load than in a full online school.
What it covers
| Program | Annual price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Select | $8,245 | Advisor, accredited transcripts, self-paced and live class options |
| Academy Premium | $10,185 | Adds 1:1 tutoring, dual enrollment, college prep and parent coaching |
| Academy Nobilis | $12,125 | Education specialist, IEP and 504 review, executive function coaching |
| Accreditation only | $2,500 | Portfolio review, transcripts and NCAA documentation for your own curriculum |
Separate PreK and kindergarten programs are available. Single self-paced courses start at $950 a year and live online courses at $1,350.
Who it's best for
Bridgeway fits homeschoolers who want the paper trail of a school, such as transcripts, a diploma and NCAA documentation, without a fixed curriculum. Academy Nobilis is a standout for students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism or other learning differences, and for gifted and twice-exceptional kids. It is not ideal for families who want a hands-off school or a low price.
Pricing at a glance
Full enrollment runs $8,245 to $12,125 a year, or about $709 to $1,042 a month over 12 payments, with a lifetime price lock. Bridgeway says there are no separate registration, technology or curriculum fees. The Nobilis page also says it starts at $12,500, so confirm the current rate with admissions.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Private homeschool academy tuition, courses and accreditation services may be allowable in some education savings account programs and scholarships for homeschoolers, but each program decides which vendors qualify. Families of students with disabilities should also check their state's special needs programs. Save Bridgeway to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist to the programs that match your family.
How it compares
Liberty University Online Academy and Acellus Academy cost much less and handle more of the teaching, but offer less curriculum choice. Laurel Springs is a self-paced private school with deep AP options. Seton Home Study School is an accredited Catholic homeschool program with a set curriculum. Browse more accredited homeschool programs and homeschool curriculum for ADHD.
Who Bridgeway Academy is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Homeschoolers who want accredited transcripts and a diploma with curriculum freedom
- Families of gifted, twice-exceptional or neurodivergent learners (Nobilis)
- Parents who want an advisor to plan courses and track graduation requirements
- Families who already have curriculum and only need accreditation
Look elsewhere if
- Families who want a low-cost or free option
- Parents who want the school to do all the teaching
- Families who need a fully live, scheduled school day
Bridgeway Academy pros and cons
Pros
- Accredited by Cognia and WASC
- Choose from 40+ publishers and mix print, self-paced and live courses
- Personal advisor, portfolio review and record keeping
- Nobilis program with IEP and 504 review and executive function coaching
- Lifetime price lock and no separate tech or curriculum fees
Cons
- Full enrollment costs $8,000 to $12,000 a year
- Parents still teach and may grade parent-led courses
- No published refund or cancellation policy
- Pricing pages show some inconsistencies
What’s included
- Accredited by Cognia and WASC
- Personal advisor for course planning, records and portfolio review
- Mix textbooks, self-paced online courses and live online classes
- Curriculum from 40+ publishers and online providers
- Academy Nobilis for ADHD, dyslexia, autism, gifted and 2e learners
- Accreditation-only option for families using their own curriculum
How much does Bridgeway Academy cost?
Bridgeway lists three full-enrollment tiers: Academy Select at $8,245 a year (or $709 a month for 12 months), Academy Premium at $10,185 a year ($875 a month) and Academy Nobilis at $12,125 a year ($1,042 a month). Families can instead build their own program with self-paced courses ($950 a year), live online courses ($1,350 a year) or accreditation only ($2,500 a year). Full enrollment includes a lifetime price lock, and Bridgeway says there are no separate registration, technology or curriculum fees. Prices as listed in October 2026; the Nobilis page also says it starts at $12,500, so confirm.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Select, annual | $8,245/yr | Yearly | $687.08/mo |
| Academy Select, monthly (12 payments) | $709/mo | Monthly | $709/mo |
| Academy Premium, annual | $10,185/yr | Yearly | $848.75/mo |
| Academy Nobilis, annual | $12,125/yr | Yearly | $1,010.42/mo |
| Live online course | $1,350/yr | Yearly | $112.50/mo |
| Bridgeway Accreditation only | $2,500/yr | Yearly | $208.33/mo |
Free trial: No free trial is listed.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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Bridgeway Academy FAQs
Is Bridgeway Academy accredited?
Yes. Bridgeway lists accreditation from Cognia and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It issues official transcripts and diplomas and supports NCAA documentation.
How much does Bridgeway Academy cost?
Full enrollment is $8,245 a year for Academy Select, $10,185 for Academy Premium and $12,125 for Academy Nobilis, with monthly options. Single self-paced courses start at $950, live online courses at $1,350, and accreditation only is $2,500 a year.
Is Bridgeway Academy a homeschool or an online school?
It is a homeschool academy. Parents teach or oversee much of the work, while Bridgeway provides an advisor, accredited records and optional live online classes taught by certified teachers.
What is Academy Nobilis?
Nobilis is Bridgeway's program for students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, dysgraphia or dyscalculia, and for gifted and twice-exceptional learners. It adds an education specialist, IEP and 504 review, executive function coaching and one-on-one tutoring.
Can I use my own curriculum with Bridgeway?
Yes. The Bridgeway Accreditation option lets families use their own curriculum and adds portfolio review, official transcripts and NCAA documentation for $2,500 a year.
Is Bridgeway Academy the same as Homeschool Academy?
Yes. Bridgeway's old website now redirects to homeschoolacademy.com, where its programs are listed under the Bridgeway Academy name.
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