Monarch
Online Christian homeschool curriculum for grades 3–12 from Alpha Omega Publications, with about 50 core courses and 60 electives, mostly automatic grading, and a parent dashboard. Sold as a monthly or yearly subscription per student, with a 30-day free trial.
What is Monarch homeschool?
Monarch is an online Christian homeschool curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications, the publisher behind LIFEPAC worktexts and Switched-On Schoolhouse. It covers grades 3 through 12 and runs in a web browser. One Full Access subscription unlocks about 50 core courses and about 60 electives for a student.
AOP relaunched Monarch on a new platform in 2026. Courses assigned before January 14, 2026 stay on Monarch Classic.
How it works
Parents set up each student, pick courses and set the school calendar. Monarch then builds a schedule. Students log in each day and work through lessons that are mostly text, with short videos, audio and interactive pieces. Quizzes and tests are graded automatically, which covers more than 85% of the grading. Parents grade essays and projects and can adjust grading weights or skip lessons.
The parent dashboard shows progress, sends notifications and produces reports. Reader and highlighting tools help students who struggle with long passages.
What it covers
| Area | What's included |
|---|---|
| Core courses | Bible, language arts, math, science, history and geography |
| Electives | Career exploration, world languages, health, STEM and more |
| Grades | 3–12, assignable above or below grade level |
| Faith | Bible courses plus a Christian worldview in every subject |
Who it's best for
Monarch suits Christian families with upper-elementary, middle or high school students who are ready to work on screen with light supervision. It is a common choice for working parents who want grading off their plate.
It is a weaker fit for younger children, hands-on learners and families trying to limit screens. Parents who need an accredited diploma will need a separate school, since Monarch itself is not accredited.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, Full Access is $43.95 a month or $439.95 a year per student. A single course is $10.95 a month or $109.95 a year. A 30-day free trial includes everything. Yearly plans are refundable for 30 days; monthly payments are not.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
AOP says it accepts ESA funds for Monarch. Programs such as Arizona ESA, Florida scholarships and Texas Education Freedom Accounts set their own rules on online subscriptions, so check before you buy. Save Monarch to your wishlist and apply once through Edulist scholarships.
How it compares
Switched-On Schoolhouse is the computer-based program Monarch grew out of, and Alpha Omega LIFEPAC is the print version. BJU Press Homeschool costs more but adds video teachers. For a secular online option, compare Time4Learning. Browse more Christian homeschool curriculum, middle school homeschool curriculum, or the best homeschool curriculum.
Who Monarch is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Christian families with students in grades 3–12 who want independent online work
- Busy or working parents who want automatic grading and reports
- Families who want many electives without buying separate programs
- Students who need to work above or below grade level in some subjects
Look elsewhere if
- Children under grade 3 or kids who need a lot of hands-on learning
- Families trying to limit screen time
- Students who need an accredited diploma from the program itself
Monarch pros and cons
Pros
- One price covers about 110 courses for a student
- More than 85% of grading is automatic
- 30-day free trial with full access
- Flexible scheduling and course assignment by subject
- Large elective catalog including career and world languages
Cons
- Mostly text on screen; less engaging for some kids
- Not accredited; parents issue the diploma
- Parents report glitches, lost work and occasional grading errors
- Monthly payments cannot be refunded
- Per-student pricing adds up for large families
What’s included
- About 50 core courses in Bible, language arts, math, science and history and geography
- About 60 electives including career exploration, world languages, health and STEM
- More than 85% of grading done automatically
- Parent dashboard with calendar, schedules, notifications and reports
- Text-based lessons with short videos, audio and interactive elements
- Reader and highlighting tools for students who need support
- Courses can be assigned above or below a student's grade
Monarch levels
AOP offers free LIFEPAC placement tests for Bible, history and geography, language arts, math and science (grades 1–12). There is no Monarch-specific placement test; families use these to choose course levels.
Official Monarch placement test ↗How much does Monarch cost?
As of October 2026, Monarch Full Access costs $43.95 a month or $439.95 a year per student and includes every core and elective course. A single course costs $10.95 a month or $109.95 a year. Paying yearly works out to about two months free. AOP notes that discounts, loyalty savings and ESA payments are available.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Access, monthly | $43.95/mo | Monthly | $43.95/mo |
| Full Access, yearly | $439.95/yr | Yearly | $36.66/mo |
| Single Course, monthly | $10.95/mo | Monthly | $10.95/mo |
| Single Course, yearly | $109.95/yr | Yearly | $9.16/mo |
Free trial: 30 days of full access to every course and feature for one student. The trial turns into the paid plan you chose at sign-up unless you cancel before it ends, and work carries over if you subscribe.
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.
Parent reviews consistently praise Monarch's automatic grading, record-keeping, customization and independence for students. The most common complaint is technical: crashes, logouts and lost work, along with some grading errors, heavy quiz loads and doubts about upper-level math and science. Many reviews predate the 2026 platform relaunch.
Common praise
- Grading and records handled automatically
- Students can work independently
- Customizable schedules and grading weights
- Good value for a full Christian curriculum
Common complaints
- Glitches, logouts and lost work
- Correct answers sometimes marked wrong
- Too many quizzes and projects at once
- Math and science feel weak to some at high school level
Sources: thehomeschoolmom.com · alpha omega monarch · stealingfaith.com · monarch homeschool
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Monarch FAQs
Is Monarch homeschool accredited?
No. Monarch is a curriculum, and parents issue the diploma. AOP points families who want an accredited program to Ignite Christian Academy, its separate online school.
How much does Monarch cost?
As of October 2026, Full Access is $43.95 a month or $439.95 a year per student, and a single course is $10.95 a month or $109.95 a year. Prices are per student.
Does Monarch have a free trial?
Yes. A 30-day free trial gives one student full access to every course. It turns into a paid plan when it ends unless you cancel in the Manage Subscription section first.
What grades does Monarch cover?
Grades 3 through 12. Courses can be assigned above or below a student's age level, so a child can work ahead in one subject and catch up in another.
How is Monarch different from Switched-On Schoolhouse and LIFEPAC?
All three come from Alpha Omega Publications. LIFEPAC is printed worktexts, Switched-On Schoolhouse is the older computer-based program Monarch grew out of, and Monarch is the online, browser-based version. Monarch was relaunched on a new platform in 2026, with Monarch Classic kept for older assignments.
How do I cancel Monarch?
Cancel anytime in the Manage Subscription section of your parent account. Yearly payments can be refunded within 30 days of the invoice through customer service; monthly payments are not refundable.
Can an ESA pay for Monarch?
AOP says it accepts ESAs for Monarch. Whether your program covers it, and whether you pay through a marketplace or get reimbursed, depends on the program's rules.
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