How Kansas Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

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Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. In general, state institutions recognize Enlightium Academy as an out-of-state private school that allows students to transfer in or transfer out to public and private schools. Enlightium Academy provides our families with standard information about their state’s requirements, and parents are encouraged to review their state’s requirements at hslda.org/legal and/or the Kansas State Department of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C. With this freedom comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, but you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! As you review your state’s requirements, please keep in mind that Enlightium Academy holds dual accreditation from Cognia and ACSI. This enables the Enlightium team to serve students in all 50 states, providing an accredited education that leads to a high school diploma recognized nationwide.

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research Kansas homeschooling requirements.

Homeschooling Options

Kansas families who enroll with Enlightium Academy are legally homeschooling, though your homeschool will be treated as a private school. As such, always refer to your homeschool as a private school when dealing with officials.

Kansas’s Homeschooling Requirements at a Glance

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Notifying the State

The Kansas State Department of Education identifies homeschooling as a non-accredited private school (NAPS). You are required to register “your” school’s name and address with the State Board of Education. Note that Enlightium Academy is accredited, so students enrolled in Enlightium will be working towards an accredited diploma recognized nationwide.

You only need to register once; use your family’s name for the name of the private school to avoid dozens of private schools registered as “Enlightium Academy” in Kansas. Click here for details and here to register.

State Educational Funds

No state educational funds are available for Enlightium families at this time.

Academic Calendar

For students in grades 1-11, the Kansas State Department of Education requires the equivalent of 186 days of education each school year; each school day must have at least six hours of learning. 

For students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grade 12, no academic calendar requirements appear to be in effect.

Enlightium’s school calendar has 180 school days (around 210 days with summer school), but students have access to the courses 24/7 for most days of the school year, including weekends and holidays, which will allow them the opportunity to reach or surpass 186 days.

Age Requirement

Ages six or younger:

Students are not required to attend school, but can enroll in primary school at Enlightium Academy to have a head start and be ready for Kindergarten.

Ages seven through 18:

They must attend school during these academic years; this includes students who are enrolled at  Enlightium Academy. Students must continue their education at a school of their parent’s choice until at least the academic year in which they turn 18 years old.

Instructor Qualifications

The Kansas State Department of Education states that the parent/guardian/teacher needs to be “competent.” There is no definition of how Kansas interprets “competent.”

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields. 

Students in the Book-Based Program use textbook Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the Ignitia digital Christian curriculum or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Students in the Sapphire Live program use a collection of the best-vetted curriculum options by our curriculum department. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

Required Subjects

The Kansas State Department of Education does not require any specific courses, but recommends that you teach the minimum courses taught in public schools.

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

Standardized Assessment

The Kansas State Department of Education does not require a standardized test for students enrolled at Enlightium. However, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.

• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT

Immunization Requirements

Non-accredited private schools must maintain immunization records and certain documentation under K.S.A. 72-6262 and 72-6265. While not routinely submitted, they should be available upon request.

Keep a Portfolio

Keeping academic records is strongly advised to meet potential future enrollment or legal needs, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include the following:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, Outstanding Improvement, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Kansas Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Kansas to inform and support each other in fulfilling their state’s requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
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3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and book-based program K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (509) 319-2288 or visit EnlightiumSchool.com.

We review state requirements and regulations annually; however, each state may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your state board of education.

Sources reviewed in July 2025:

• https://hslda.org/legal
• https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Title-Services/Non-Accredited-Private-Schools

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