Great Hearts Online — Classical. Virtual. Tuition-Free.

Our Purpose

Truth, Goodness & Beauty

Our purpose is to cultivate the hearts and minds of students in pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. We seek truth in the sciences and math, goodness in the characters of the classics read. We see boundless beauty in the fine arts, patterns of math, design of the universe, and eloquence of language. As we learn and immerse ourselves, we begin to understand what it means to really be human.

We believe a classical liberal arts curriculum sparks a child’s natural sense of wonder and curiosity of the world around them. Asking why is encouraged in order to develop independent thinking liberating the mind and heart. Learn about our philosophical pillars.

Parents and guardians serve an integral role in the education of their children, facilitating their learning while being supported by our dedicated faculty. With engaging classes, relevant independent work, and community building opportunities to meet in person, Great Hearts Online is a revolutionary school at home choice.

Vermeer's The Astronomer: a scholar at his desk turning a celestial globe toward the window light

Truth

Verum

We believe that Truth exists, and we must seek it relentlessly by disciplined study and good-willed conversation.

Millet's The Angelus: two field workers pausing in prayer at dusk

Goodness

Bonum

Liberal education consists of cognitive, emotional, and moral education—thinking deeply, loving noble things, and living well together. We believe, with Plato, that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.

Beauty

Pulchrum

We believe that beauty is not merely in the eye of the beholder, and that the classic forms and works of Western music, drama, and visual art should play the central role in forming aesthetic judgment.

Vermeer, The Astronomer (1668) ◆ Millet, The Angelus (1859) ◆ Vermeer, Girl with a Pearl Earring (1665)

Two Academies & A Course Store

Choose From Our Virtual Academies or Individual Courses

Great Hearts Online academies are fully accredited, TUITION-FREE schools offering a rich, classical liberal arts curriculum including advanced math and science, robust arts, and foreign languages into the safety of home or anywhere you go. We offer two virtual academies: a Public Charter school for Texas residents and a National Academy available across the United States!

Find Your Road

Do you live in Texas? The Texas Academy — a tuition-free public charter, subject to open enrollment laws.
Anywhere else in the United States? The National Academy — K–12 nationwide for 2026–2027, ESA-funded.
Prefer self-paced, course by course? The FLEX Program — all core subjects, grades K–6.
In Iowa or Wisconsin? See our Iowa and Wisconsin partner academies below.

A Texas scholar engaged with his online class

A Public Charter for Texas Residents

Texas Academy

Classical. Virtual. Tuition-Free.

Great Hearts Online is a tuition-free, public charter school. It serves students in grades K–11th and will operate as a complete K–12 online school by Fall of 2026.

Two paths of higher achievement are available: a Traditional High School path or a College Credit path — the opportunity to graduate with both an associate’s degree and a high school diploma.

2026–2027 NEW STUDENT Enrollment Is Open. As public, tuition-free charter schools in Texas, Great Hearts is subject to open enrollment laws.

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Open to Families Nationwide

National Academy

Full-time, online, K–12

Great Hearts Online Arizona has transitioned to Great Hearts National Academy, now open to families nationwide. We will serve K–12th grade for the 2026–2027 school year.

This ESA-funded model has no state testing requirements or daily attendance reporting. The program remains under the guidance of Ms. Jamee Twardeck — more than 25 years in education, as both a homeschool mother and a classical educator and administrator.

2026–2027 Registration for National Academy is Now Open!

Register Today

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Individual Courses, Self-Paced

FLEX Program

Classical Education Your Way!

Select your courses individually or as a full-time curriculum and school at your own pace. Serving all core subjects in grades Kinder – 6th grade. Educational Savings Account funds can be used in AZ, NH, and UT.

Full grade-level quarterly curriculum: $1,625. Single-semester high-school courses: $200. Tutoring and student support services: $50.

Fully accredited, academic program with no testing or attendance requirements.

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Partner academies: Andrew Virtual Academy, Iowa (tuition-free) · VCA Virtual, Wisconsin — (414) 710-4344

At a Glance

The Three Programs, Compared

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Category	Texas Academy	National Academy	FLEX Program
Who	Texas residents, grades K–11; a complete K–12 online school by Fall of 2026	Families nationwide, K–12th grade for the 2026–2027 school year	All core subjects, grades Kinder–6th, nationwide
Cost	Tuition-free public charter school	ESA-funded model; remaining funds may go toward supplementary educational resources	$1,625 per quarterly curriculum; $200 single-semester HS courses; private pay or ESA funds in AZ, UT, NH
The Day	Teacher-led, live virtual classes Monday through Thursday; independent assignments in the afternoons and on Fridays, due the next morning	Live Zoom classes in the morning, independent coursework in the afternoon, and access to teachers for tutoring and office hours	Instructional videos and self-paced asynchronous assignments, completed sequentially with grades and feedback as submitted
Class Size	Approximately 15 scholars per section in K–1; approximately 25 in 2nd grade and up	Classes remain small, with highly qualified and passionate Great Hearts teachers leading live instruction	Self-paced — scholars work independently at their own pace
Testing	STAAR testing required, in person	No state testing requirements or daily attendance reporting	Exempt from state exams, attendance sheets, and stringent schedules
Support	Strong Special Education team: IEP services, 504 plans, and English Language learners	Teacher tutoring and office hours	$50 support services: reading, writing, and math intervention, counseling, OT, speech therapy, 504 support, and tutoring

Flex Model note (Texas): scholars must transfer in with and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA or C average in all core classes.

The School Day

A Scholar’s Hours

We focus on virtues in all areas of learning whether it’s discussing the goodness of characters in a classical book or discovering truth in the patterns of math. Here’s a peek into the daily life of a Great Hearts Online scholar. It’s a new approach to schooling that offers structure, freedom, and balance for the entire family.

Morning
Live Zoom classes — teacher-led, live virtual classes Monday through Thursday with consistent faculty and classmates.
Afternoon
Independent coursework — daily independent assignments are completed in the afternoons and on Fridays then due the next morning.
Throughout
Access to teachers for tutoring and office hours. Teacher work hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
K–3 Reading
K–3 scholars in both models attend live virtual reading groups two to four times per week.

Live Learning Model

Teacher-led, live virtual classes Monday through Thursday with consistent faculty and classmates. Independent work is completed in the afternoons and on Fridays.

Best for families who value learning in community, interactive instructional time, live discussions and classroom engagement, and/or want a more traditional classroom experience virtually.

Flex Learning Model

Course content via instructional videos and self-paced asynchronous assignments; assignments due at the end of each course rather than daily.

Best for independent scholars and families who value self-paced flexibility over live instruction and can dedicate significant time to supporting their child’s education.

Watch: A Day in the Life

The Classical Approach

Setting New Standards

79^%

of our scholars are above the 50th percentile in Reading

72^%

of our scholars are above the 50th percentile in Math

88^%

of our families find the live instruction engaging for their student and high quality

87^%

of our families are satisfied with the parent communication and family engagement

Great Hearts Online students are performing significantly above the national average for their grade at this time of year, and that GHO students are learning and growing at similar rates as their brick-and-mortar Great Hearts peers. We attribute this success to the engaging teachers, committed families, and hard work of our scholars.

Figures as published by Great Hearts Online.

Fully Accredited

National Ed-Prize Awarded to Great Hearts Online →

Approximately 44% of Great Hearts graduates go on to pursue STEM majors in college.

Plato and Aristotle in conversation — detail from Raphael's The School of Athens

The Method

The Three Roads — Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric

Trivium is a Latin word that translates to “the place where three roads meet”. The trivium includes the three phases of classical education: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. The classical method was born in ancient Greece and Rome, and by the 16th century, it was used throughout the Western world.

Raphael, The School of Athens (detail) — Plato and Aristotle

Grammar — Grades K–5

During the Grammar phase (elementary), children are naturally drawn to memorization. Classically educated children learn the factual foundation of each subject, instilled through songs, chants, and rhymes to help children enjoy the learning experience.

Logic — Grades 6–8

The Logic phase involves ordering facts into organized statements for deeper understanding. Scholars are taught to argue reasonably, civilly, and articulately. Practice in making written and oral arguments helps to further develop these skills.

Rhetoric — Grades 9–12

In the Rhetoric phase, scholars learn the art of thinking and articulating concepts to others; to communicate well; to persuade. Scholars also become perceptive and discerning listeners.

The Nine Virtues

Great Hearts focuses on the whole child: mind and heart. Our classical curriculum is rooted in nine virtues woven into every subject and discussed in class.

Responsibility ◆ Perseverance ◆ Integrity ◆ Honesty ◆ Courage ◆ Citizenship ◆ Humility ◆ Friendship ◆ Wisdom

Great Hearts academies do not deploy a “character curriculum.” Students are formed by the culture of the school, implied and explicit, and each student’s choices to lead within it.

Letters Home

Voices of Families

What led us to Great Hearts, specifically, was my children’s academic needs. I have 3 children that are dyslexic. As a mom, seeing them get the service they need is amazing. They have excelled. Great Hearts Online gives you everything you need and then some.

Kristin Banyon — Great Hearts Online Family

Great Hearts Online has been revolutionary for my family. We had always wanted to homeschool but felt overwhelmed by the idea of carrying the load alone. This program is the perfect blend of rigorous and rich education combined with the nurturing environment of at home learning. We love GHO!

Erica McQuown — Great Hearts Online Family

The educational community is phenomenal. Our kids’ teachers connected with our children and motivated them toward academic excellence in a way that we as parents could not. Our children also enjoyed the daily camaraderie of the online classroom experience. Simply put, our family thrives because we became part of a like-minded educational community not otherwise available in our town.

Jonathon Hornok — Great Hearts Online Family

“We have a strong Special Education team, provide services as indicated in the IEPs, serve students with 504 plans and our English Language learners.”

Student Services — Texas Academy FAQ

Watch: Get to Know Great Hearts Online

Watch: Families & Teachers — Film I Watch: Families & Teachers — Film II

Beyond the School Day

College Credit, Summer & Support

College Credit

Dual credit through Western Texas College via the Great Hearts Texas partnership — $300 per course, 3.0+ cumulative unweighted GPA. Graduate with both an associate’s degree and a high school diploma.

Summer School

Daily, live teacher instruction via Zoom M–Th, weekly tutoring opportunities, and access to our Great Hearts curriculum using Canvas. $275 per course; Latin courses $285. 2026 session: June 3–30 — see Summer School for current availability.

Credit Recovery

Credit Recovery courses begin on June 15th, 2026 — for middle and high school scholars recovering credit or earning original credit when transferring into a Great Hearts Academy. Enroll and complete courses at any time.

Tutoring & Support

$50 services in the Course Store: math, writing, and reading intervention, counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, 504 support, study skills, homework assistance, and Spalding.

Also: Summer School · Credit Recovery · College Courses · Educational Savings Accounts

Making Classical Education More Accessible

Begin

Door I

Enroll

Texas Academy: limited space is available for this school year. Apply now!

Texas Academy — Apply Now National Academy — Register Today

Door II

Attend an Info Session

Interested families may contact our Enrollment team. We are ready and excited to answer questions about our online academies and programs.

Thank you! Our Enrollment team will reach out shortly.

Door III

Shop the FLEX Course Store

Flex Program courses can be purchased via private pay or through ESA funds in Arizona, Utah, and New Hampshire.

Whether your family travels regularly or your child spends their day pursuing a personal passion, the Flex Program is a wonderful alternative to traditional schooling.