Founded in 2003 by Elena V. Solodyankin and a dedicated team of Christian educators, Enlightium Academy (Enlightium) has been recognized and accredited as an innovator in home education and online learning by Cognia (formerly AdvancED/NWAC), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).
For almost two decades, families across the United States and around the world have partnered with Enlightium in educating their children from a Christian perspective. Through our membership with National Merit & National Honor Society (NHS), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and College Board for Advanced Placement (AP) we provide opportunities for our college preparatory students.
Guided by experienced counselors, Enlightium students can select courses that best fit their academic, college, and career pathways from Concurrent Credit, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and STEM, including courses through Gifted & Higher-Level Learner (GHLL), English Language Learner (ELL), and Intervention programs.
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.”
Enlightium leverages technology-powered solutions to deliver an exceptional educational experience to students worldwide. Our students are empowered through caring faculty, staff, and award-winning online curriculum. The Enlightium community fosters opportunities for student academic and spiritual growth, achievement, and recognition that benefits the student’s educational journey.
The Enlightium team helps students succeed by cultivating each student’s self-awareness, self-evaluation, self-regulation, independent learning and experience, memory skills and knowledge-forming processes, active participation in verbal and written communication, social skills, enthusiasm for learning, and engagement in the learning process. This is achieved through various programs implemented in Enlightium online education: Ignitia, Naviance, Enlightium Social, Bible studies, and much more.