About

Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a premier, accredited, private Christian online school for grades 3–12, with a parent-led* print-based curriculum available for students in grades PreK–2.

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin and a dedicated team of Christian educators, Enlightium Academy has been recognized and accredited as an innovator in homeschooling and online learning by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI ). Families across the U.S. and around the world have partnered with Enlightium Academy in preparing their students for a meaningful future.

Enlightium Academy is a member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools, the Merit Scholar Society, the National Honor Society, and the National Junior Honor Society. Enlightium is approved by the Washington State Board of Education, College Board for Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the National Collegiate Athletic Association for NCAA-approved honors and standard coursework, and by Northwest Nazarene University for Concurrent Credits.

At Enlightium, we partner with parents so students can become passionate independent learners. Guided by experienced counselors, students can select the courses that best fits their academic, college, and career desires

Our Philosophy

Teach from a Biblical worldview and Christian beliefs.
Provide a strong academic program that satisfies accreditation academic requirements and prepares young people to live successfully in this world. Students will be given a solid foundation in the basics of reading, language, mathematics, science, and history.
Provide Christian teachers who model and teach biblical truth and values for students as elaborated upon in our Expected Student Outcomes (ESOs).

Interested in more information? Read Enlightium’s Philosophy of Christian Education.

Spiritually

Students will be equipped with a biblical worldview that lives out the Christian faith in prayer, study of Scripture, service to the church and society, and fulfillment of each student’s unique gifting (II Thessalonians 3:3).

Mentally

Students will be equipped with the mind and knowledge of Christ that empowers them for life-long learning, wise living, and preparedness for future fields of study and vocational aspirations (Philippians 2:5).

Physically

Students will have a biblical foundation for honoring their bodies as the image of God and understanding the value of healthy patterns such as exercise, nutrition, hygiene, and rest (II Corinthians 6:16).

Socially

Students will have a biblical foundation for respecting and caring for fellow humanity and sharing their lives for the good of others and their own joy (Matthew 20:25–28).

Emotionally

Students will acquire biblical practices that lean upon God’s loving-kindness and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment for emotional health, evaluating and responding to their emotions for positive and fruitful outcomes (Psalm 139:23–24).

Our Methods

Enlightium students are educated through a world-class digital Christian curriculum that empowers them to take charge of their learning while receiving the necessary level of support from counselors, teachers, and staff to succeed. We accomplish this by partnering with parents, who provide the necessary support and supervision at home, while Enlightium delivers the education and tools for mastery learning. We guide parents to solutions for the challenges that an online student may face. Two-way communication is essential between the family and school.

Our Promise

Enlightium Academy promises to care for each family and cultivate the academic and spiritual growth of our students from a biblical perspective. We promise to do our best to deliver excellent service and to take action when set expectations are not met by our team. We promise to partner with students and parents in education and to listen and act on feedback as we are able. We promise to treat each family with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Our Mission Statement

Enlightium’s mission is to support every unique student on their journey to embrace their God-given talents, develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge, display a Christ-like spirit, and care for their community with kindness, respect, and love.

We accomplish this through promoting Christ-like character, providing our students with a high standard of education, being a loving and supportive community for our students and their families, and equipping students with the skills to pursue their individual, God-given passions and interests. Our educators are dedicated to the school’s motto: “Driven to make a difference in hearts and minds.”

Why Choose
Enlightium Academy?

Enlightium Academy leverages technology-powered solutions to deliver an exceptional education experience to students worldwide. Parents and students are empowered through caring faculty, staff, and an award-winning online curriculum. The Enlightium community fosters opportunities for student academic and spiritual growth, achievement, and recognition that will benefit the student’s educational journey.

The Enlightium Academy team helps students succeed academically by cultivating each student’s independent learning and engagement in the learning process. This is achieved through various programs implemented in Enlightium online education: Ignitia, Naviance, Bible studies, and much more.

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Accreditation

Enlightium Academy provides fully accredited transcripts and diplomas that are accepted nationally and recognized worldwide.

Christian Worldview

Teach your student the values of Christian living with Bible-based curriculum and teachers who embody Godly character.

Personalized Learning

Enjoy distance learning centered around your student. You decide when and where they complete their coursework.

Qualified Teachers

State- and/or ACSI-certified teachers who understand the needs of online learning are behind you every step of the way. Instructors are just a click away.

Caring Counselors

Find compassionate, caring guidance counselors who work one-on-one with your student to create a nurturing learning environment.

Parent & Student Support

Enlightium partners with parents and students to monitor progress and to assist in accountability, support, and encouragement.

Record-keeping

Our staff maintains a robust record-keeping system and can provide a wide range of detailed reports to parents per request for personal and state requirement purposes.

Grading Services

Relax and let us do the paperwork for you! Our teachers take care of all of the grading so that you can focus on nurturing your child.

Superior Academics

Receive quality instruction with our rigorous academics, full accreditation status, and qualified teachers.

Pricing Info

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Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school serving homeschool, online, and co-op students on their journey to embrace their God-given talents and develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge with a Christ-like spirit.

1330 N. Washington Street, Suite 5050
Spokane, WA, 99201 United States
p: (866) 488-4818
f: (888) 317-6571

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Enlightium Academy