Calvert Homeschool
Long-running homeschool brand offering mastery-based print worktext courses for preschool through 5th grade, plus Calvert Academy, an online school with teachers and transcripts. Families can buy print sets to teach themselves or enroll for a fully managed program.
What is Calvert Homeschool?
Calvert is a well-known homeschool brand. Today the brand has two main parts. Calvert Homeschool sells print curriculum for preschool through 5th grade. Calvert Academy is an online school with teachers, advisors and transcripts for kindergarten through 12th grade.
Calvert Education lists its address in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the same mailing address as Alpha Omega Publications. Its print courses use a mastery-based worktext format.
Shoppers should know the brand was in transition as of October 2026. The Calvert Homeschool site displayed a notice that updates were underway and offered to send visitors to Amazon, and its online-curriculum link redirected to an Amazon storefront. Calvert Academy's site was still live but carried older dates. Confirm what is currently sold before you plan a year around it.
How it works
Each print course arrives in one box per subject, with the teacher guide, student worktexts, resource books and manipulatives. Worktexts combine textbook and workbook lessons into units.
Students read a section, do the exercises, then take a closed-book self-test. Calvert sets 80% as the minimum to move on, and missed questions point to what to review. A final test sits in the center of each worktext. Teacher materials include tips, suggested activities and answer keys.
Calvert Academy works differently. Students get an individualized learning plan based on placement tests, then work online with teachers who talk with students and parents by phone, email and online meetings. The Academy keeps records and official high school transcripts.
What it covers
| Program | Grades | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Print Preschool | Pre-K | Phonics, math, electives |
| Print Kindergarten | K | Math and language arts |
| Print Grades 1–5 | 1–5 | Math, language arts, science, history and geography |
| Calvert Clubhouse | K–3 | Supplemental math workbooks |
| Calvert Academy | K–12 | Full online school with electives and career and technical courses |
Who it's best for
Calvert's print courses fit families who want structured, mastery-based elementary lessons with everything in one box. The Academy fits families who want a teacher-managed program with transcripts.
Families who prefer literature-rich learning or lots of projects should look elsewhere, as should anyone who needs clear, current product information right away. If you like the worktext format, Alpha Omega LIFEPAC is a Christian option with K–12 coverage, and Time4Learning is a secular online alternative.
Pricing at a glance
As listed in October 2026, print Complete Sets cost $216 for kindergarten, $504 for 1st or 2nd grade and $468 for 3rd through 5th. Calvert Academy lists yearly tuition of $2,831 for grades 1–2, $3,561 for grades 3–8 and $4,191 for grades 9–12, with about 10% off when paid in full. Kindergarten is $1,595 a year.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Possibly. Arizona's ESA law allows both "curricula and supplementary materials" and tuition for nonpublic online learning programs, and Florida's PEP handbook lists curriculum as eligible. Each program decides whether a specific purchase or school qualifies. See our ESA and scholarship guide and the pages for Arizona and Florida.
Save Calvert to your wishlist on Edulist, then apply once to programs that may cover it.
How it compares
- Alpha Omega LIFEPAC uses a similar worktext model, with a Christian worldview and courses through 12th grade.
- Time4Learning is an online, self-paced curriculum at a much lower monthly price.
- Oak Meadow offers a creative curriculum plus a NEASC-accredited distance school.
- Bridgeway Academy is another accredited homeschool academy option.
See more accredited homeschool programs, online schools and elementary homeschool curriculum, or our list of the best online homeschool programs.
Who Calvert Homeschool is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who want structured, mastery-based elementary courses
- Parents who like having every material in one box per subject
- Families who want an online academy with teachers and transcripts
Look elsewhere if
- Families who want literature-rich or hands-on project learning
- Parents who need clear, current product details before buying
- Families seeking a religious worldview built into lessons
Calvert Homeschool pros and cons
Pros
- All-in-one subject boxes with teacher guides and manipulatives
- Mastery checkpoints with self-tests in every unit
- Placement tests help start each subject at the right level
- Academy option includes teachers, advisors and records
Cons
- Website was being rebuilt in October 2026, with some pages redirecting to Amazon
- Print courses only go through 5th grade
- Kindergarten set covers only math and language arts
- Academy accreditation and pricing pages appear dated; verify before enrolling
What’s included
- Print courses for Pre-K through 5th grade with all materials in one box per subject
- Worktext units that combine lessons, exercises, self-tests and a final test
- 80% mastery checkpoint before moving to the next section
- Teacher support materials with tips, activities and answer keys
- Placement tests to start each child at the right level
- Calvert Academy online school with teachers, advisors and transcripts
- Calvert Clubhouse supplemental math workbooks for grades K–3
Calvert Homeschool levels
| Level | Grades | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | Pre-K | Phonics, math and elective courses for early learners. |
| Kindergarten | Kindergarten | Math and language arts courses. |
| Grades 1–5 | 1–5 | Print worktext courses in math, language arts, science, and history and geography. |
| Calvert Academy, grades K–12 | K–12 | Online school with individualized learning plans, teachers, advisors, records and high school transcripts. |
Calvert links placement tests from its print curriculum page to help start each child at the right level in each subject.
Official Calvert Homeschool placement test ↗How much does Calvert Homeschool cost?
As listed in October 2026, Calvert's print Complete Sets cost $269.85 for preschool, $216 for kindergarten (math and language arts only), $504 for 1st or 2nd grade, and $468 for 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Calvert Academy lists yearly tuition of $2,831 for grades 1–2 (about 4 courses), $3,561 for grades 3–8 (about 5 courses) and $4,191 for grades 9–12 (about 6 courses), with roughly 10% off when paid in full. Kindergarten is $1,595 a year. Monthly plans require $500–$600 up front plus nine payments.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Complete Set (math and language arts) | $216 | One-time | — |
| 1st or 2nd Grade Complete Set | $504 | One-time | — |
| 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade Complete Set | $468 | One-time | — |
| Preschool Math, Phonics and Electives Set | $269.85 | One-time | — |
| Calvert Academy grades 3–8, yearly tuition | $3,561/yr | Yearly | $296.75/mo |
| Calvert Academy grades 9–12, yearly tuition | $4,191/yr | Yearly | $349.25/mo |
Free trial: Calvert Academy advertises free demo courses and video tutorials. No trial is offered on print sets.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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Calvert Homeschool FAQs
Is Calvert Homeschool still available?
Yes, but it was in transition as of October 2026. The Calvert Homeschool site showed a notice that updates were underway and pointed shoppers to Amazon, and its online-curriculum link redirected to an Amazon storefront. Calvert Academy's site was still taking enrollment inquiries.
What grades does Calvert cover?
Calvert's print courses cover preschool through 5th grade. Calvert Academy, the online school, lists programs from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Is Calvert accredited?
The print curriculum is not a school. Calvert Academy says it is accredited by NCA CASI and SACS CASI, divisions of Cognia. Its pages carried older dates in October 2026, so confirm current status with the school and Cognia before enrolling.
How much does Calvert Homeschool cost?
As listed in October 2026, print Complete Sets cost $216 for kindergarten, $504 for 1st or 2nd grade and $468 for 3rd through 5th grade. Calvert Academy lists yearly tuition from $1,595 for kindergarten to $4,191 for high school.
How does the Calvert print curriculum work?
Each subject comes in one box with worktexts, teacher materials and any manipulatives. Students complete sections, take closed-book self-tests, and need about 80% to move on. A final test closes each worktext.
Is Calvert related to Alpha Omega Publications?
Calvert Education lists the same Rock Rapids, Iowa mailing address as Alpha Omega Publications, and its print courses use a similar worktext format. If you like that format with a Christian worldview, compare LIFEPAC.
Can an ESA pay for Calvert?
Curriculum is a commonly allowed ESA expense, and Arizona's law also allows tuition for nonpublic online programs. Each program decides. Save Calvert to your Edulist wishlist and check programs in your state.
Sources and last checked
Checked 2026-10-13 against these sources:
- calverthomeschool.com
- calverthomeschool.com · curriculum
- calverthomeschool.com · print curriculum for young learners
- calverthomeschool.com · terms of service
- calvertacademy.com
- calvertacademy.com · tuition
- calvertacademy.com · accreditation
- aop.com · contact us
- azleg.gov · 02402.htm
- stepupforstudents.org · pep family handbook