One of the most common questions from families considering enrolling at Enlightium Academy is, "How many hours per day will my students spend in their classes?"
The short answer? It depends.
Every student is unique—and one of the biggest advantages of learning at Enlightium Academy is flexibility. There’s no strict daily schedule unless your family prefers one. Here is a Daily Schedule Sample you can adapt to your student’s needs and your family’s rhythm.
Enlightium students are free to learn when it works best for them, working at their own pace and taking the time they need for each subject. That said, we can offer some general guidance based on grade level and course load.
Typical Daily Time Commitments
While actual time may vary based on how quickly a student works through each course or how in-depth they go with their assignments, here are average estimates for most learners:
- Pre-Kindergarten (Book-Based Program): two to three hours per day, on average, four days a week
- Kindergarten (Book-Based Program): three hours on average per day, four days a week
- 1st -2nd Grade (Book-Based Program): four hours on average per day, four days a week
- 3rd–9th Grade (Book-Based Program): five to six hours per day, four days a week
- 3rd–8th Grade (Online Program): four to five hours a day, four days a week
- 9th–12th Grade(Online Program): six to seven hours a day, four days a week
Additional Time Commitments (If Applicable)
Some students choose to take more advanced or specialized coursework. These can add to their daily or weekly academic time:
- Honors or AP courses: honors courses add up to one hour a day, and AP courses add up to two hours a day of work
- Dual Enrollment or College-Level courses: College courses can vary in time commitments Since standard Enlightium courses typically require 45–60 minutes per day, students enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses should plan for additional time each day based on the specific demands of each college-level course.
Meeting State Time Requirements
Some states set minimum instructional time requirements for students, such as a required number of school days or instructional hours per year. If your family lives in a state with these kinds of requirements, Enlightium Academy can work with you to help your student meet them.
In many cases, this simply means adjusting your student's course load. For example, we can assign additional courses or electives that add meaningful learning time to your student's day while keeping their education well-rounded and engaging. This allows your student to meet state expectations without losing the flexibility that makes learning at Enlightium a great fit.
Enlightium takes the lead in meeting your state’s time requirements. Additionally, we encourage families to review their state's guidelines and familiarize themselves with what their state requires or recommends. We'll be happy to help you build a schedule that meets your state's requirements and fits your student's needs.
What Makes Enlightium Academy Different?
At Enlightium Academy, students have the ability to:
- Work at their own pace. If students grasp a concept quickly, they can move through the course at an appropriate speed. If a concept is more challenging, they can take as much time as they need in order to master the lesson.
- Choose when to do their work. Whether early in the morning, late at night, or somewhere in between, students can build a schedule around their lives—not the other way around.
- Access to courses 24/7 for most days of the school year. Enlightium students typically work Mondays through Thursdays; however, with nearly non-stop access to courses, students can use Fridays, weekends, or holidays to catch up or work ahead.
This flexibility allows students to balance academics with family time, travel, health needs, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, or passions outside of school.
So, how many hours a day will your students spend in class? The answer will depend on their grade level, pace, and path. But one thing’s for sure: with Enlightium, they’ll have the freedom to grow in a way that fits who they are and how they learn best.
Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and homeschool 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 EnlightiumAcademy.com.
