Classical Academic Press
A Pennsylvania publisher of classical K–12 curriculum, best known for Song School Latin, Latin for Children, Writing & Rhetoric and The Art of Argument, with video lessons, online practice and live classes through Scholé Academy.
What is Classical Academic Press?
Classical Academic Press (CAP) is a publisher based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, founded in 2001 by Christopher Perrin and partners. Its motto is "Classical Subjects Creatively Taught." It makes K–12 courses in Latin, Greek, Spanish, writing, grammar, logic, history, literature and science.
CAP also runs Scholé Academy for live online classes, ClassicalU for teacher training, and the Novare Science imprint for upper-level science.
How Classical Academic Press works
You buy one subject at a time. Most programs bundle a student edition, a teacher's edition, video lessons and extras like chants, songs or online practice games.
Take Song School Latin Book 1. It has 31 weekly lessons for grades 1–2. Each week your child watches a short video with a teacher and Simeon the Monkey, sings a Latin song, and does a few workbook pages. Older programs like Latin for Children add chants, grammar drills and activity books.
Video comes by streaming or DVD. Homeschoolers keep streaming access for the life of the product.
What it covers
| Subject | Series | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Song School Latin, Latin for Children, Latin Alive! | 1–3, 3–7, 7+ |
| Writing | Writing & Rhetoric | Placed by writing experience, often grades 4 and up |
| Logic | The Art of Argument and follow-on texts | 7+ |
| Science | Novare Science | Upper-level courses |
Each Latin for Children primer counts as half a high school credit, and each Latin Alive! book as a full credit.
Who it's best for
CAP suits classical families building their own plan subject by subject, and anyone who wants to start Latin early in a fun way. Co-ops like it because the videos and chants work well in groups.
It's not an all-in-one curriculum. If you want every subject planned for you, look at Memoria Press or Veritas Press.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, the Song School Latin Book 1 Program lists at $113.80 (on sale for $102.95), and the Latin for Children Primer A Program lists at $146.75 (on sale from $132.95). Single books cost about $22 to $32. Orders over $75 ship free. Physical returns are allowed within 60 days; digital items are final.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often. Curriculum like this is commonly allowed in ESA programs such as Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account and Florida's FES-UA. Scholé Academy also links to state funding information for its classes. Each program decides.
Save Classical Academic Press courses to your wishlist, then apply once on Edulist to the scholarship programs in your state.
How it compares
- Memoria Press offers full classical grade packages and its own Latin path.
- Veritas Press covers every subject with kits, self-paced courses and live classes.
- IEW is a popular alternative to Writing & Rhetoric for structured writing.
- Classical Conversations adds weekly in-person community days.
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Who Classical Academic Press is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who want to start Latin early with songs and video
- Classical homeschoolers building a curriculum subject by subject
- Middle schoolers ready for logic with The Art of Argument
- Co-ops and hybrid schools teaching groups
Look elsewhere if
- Families who want one all-in-one grade-level package
- Parents who want a math program from the same publisher
- Families who want a strictly secular publisher
Classical Academic Press pros and cons
Pros
- Clear placement path from 1st grade Latin to high school
- Video, chants and games make language learning fun
- Lifetime streaming access for homeschool buyers
- Writing & Rhetoric builds skills step by step
- Live classes available through Scholé Academy
Cons
- Single subjects, not a full curriculum
- Costs add up when buying video, practice and keys separately
- Digital products are non-returnable
- Writing & Rhetoric has no formal placement test
What’s included
- Latin path: Song School Latin (grades 1–3), Latin for Children (3–7), Latin Alive! (7+)
- Writing & Rhetoric series based on the classical progymnasmata
- Logic texts including The Art of Argument for 7th grade and up
- Video lessons by streaming or DVD, with lifetime streaming for homeschoolers
- Chants, songs and online practice games
- Novare Science imprint for upper-level science
- Live online classes through Scholé Academy, K–12
Classical Academic Press levels
| Level | Grades | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Song School Latin | 1–3 | Gentle Latin with songs, chants and a puppet-led video. Book 1 has 31 weekly lessons and teaches over 100 Latin words. |
| Latin for Children Primers A–C | 3–7 | Grammar-focused Latin with chants, video and activity books. Each primer counts as half a high school credit. |
| Latin Alive! | 7–12 | Upper-level Latin for middle and high school. Each book counts as a full high school credit. |
| Writing & Rhetoric | 4–7 | A writing series built on classical progymnasmata exercises. The FAQ suggests Book 3 or Book 5 for many students in grades 4–7, depending on experience. |
| Logic (Art of Argument and beyond) | 7–12 | Informal and formal logic for 7th grade and up, starting with The Art of Argument. |
The FAQ gives Latin placement by grade and prior experience (for example, students from Memoria Press's Latina Christiana start Primer A). Writing & Rhetoric has no test; use the free samples.
Official Classical Academic Press placement test ↗How much does Classical Academic Press cost?
Classical Academic Press sells each subject separately (as of October 2026). The Song School Latin Book 1 Program lists at $113.80 and was on sale for $102.95; the Latin for Children Primer A Program lists at $146.75 and was on sale from $132.95. Individual pieces run from about $12 (chant audio) to $64 and up (video). Orders over $75 ship free.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song School Latin Book 1 Program | $113.80 | One-time | — |
| Latin for Children Primer A Program | $146.75 | One-time | — |
| Latin for Children Primer A Student Edition | $29.95 | One-time | — |
| Primer A Online Practice | $23.95 | One-time | — |
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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Classical Academic Press FAQs
Where should my child start Latin with Classical Academic Press?
Start with Song School Latin in grades 1–3, Latin for Children Primer A in grades 3–7, or Latin Alive! in 7th grade and up. The first book in each series works for beginners of that age.
Is Classical Academic Press Christian?
It serves classical and classical Christian schools and homeschools, and its Scholé Academy is rooted in the Christian tradition. Some books, like The Curious Historian, are written to work in public and charter schools too, with optional faith sidebars.
Does Classical Academic Press sell a full curriculum?
No. It publishes subject courses in Latin, Greek, Spanish, writing, grammar, logic, history, literature and science. Families pair them with math and other subjects from other publishers.
How long is streaming video access?
Homeschoolers keep streaming access for the life of the product. Sign in to My Library with the email used for your order.
What is Scholé Academy?
Scholé Academy is Classical Academic Press's live online school for kindergarten through 12th grade. Classes are taught live with 15 or fewer students, and families can take as many or as few courses as they want.
Can I return Classical Academic Press books?
Yes, within 60 days if they're unmarked and in new condition. Digital products and opened flashcard games can't be returned.
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