This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online language arts programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc. If you are interested in exploring full-time programs, Davidson Academy Online is a full-time option for profoundly gifted students residing in the United States and Canada who are academically ready to perform at the seventh-grade level.
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| Name of Program | Price | Topics/Courses Offered | Enrollment Period | Progress | Type of Program | Financial Assistance | Levels/Grades Offered | Age/Grade Requirement | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Academy Online Single-Course Enrollment | $2,750 per course for full academic year August through May ($500 discount for Davidson Young Scholars; free for Nevada residents) | Composition and Analysis; Introduction to Literary Studies | Apply online by Feb. for the following year | Session: With Class, instructor paced | Online | No | 8th-10th | No | Yes |
| Davidson: Explore - Middle School Courses | $900 per course for full academic year August through mid-May | Writing and Literature | Set | Session: With Class Anticipated weekly Time Commitment: 5-7 hours | Online | Yes | Middle School | Writing and Popular Young Adult Fiction (9-11) Writing in the Humanities (10-12) Critical Thinking in the Humanities (10-13) | No |
| AoPS Language Arts | Individual Class Prices Vary. Summer: $27 per hour; Year-Round $48 per week | Honors Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reader's Theater, Mock Trail, Poetry, Academic Essay Writing | Open and Set Options | With Class | Online/LMS | No | Grades 3–10 | 9 - 16 | Yes |
| Athena's Advanced Academy, LLC | Eight Week Classes: $109.50 Eight-Week Classes with Two Webinars: $164 Semester-long Classes: $219.00 Semester-long Classes with Two Webinars: $324.00 Year Long Classes: $438.00 | Writing and Literature | Set | With Class | Online | No | Upper Elementary/Middle School | No | No |
| Brave Writer | Ranges from $150-$250 | Writing and Literature | Open | With Class; length varies | Online | No | Early Elementary-High School | 5 | No |
| Brigham Young Independent Study | High School Courses: $152 per half credit, University Courses: $188 per credit | English, Literature, Reading, and Writing | Open | Options for Self Pace and With Class | Online | No | Middle School, High School, and College | No | Yes |
| CTY | Language Arts/Readers Series: $520-720, Writing Series: $1,020, AP: $1,470 | Young Readers/Young Adult Readers Series, Writing, Grammar, The Process of Writing, AP Language and Composition | Set | Sessions: With Class Individual: Self Pace | Online | Yes | K-12th | No | Yes |
| Druidawn | $15 per session | Creative writing | Open | With Class | Online | No | 3-12th | 7-18 | No |
| Fusion Academy | Customized (Based on Choice of Program) Discount Prices for Davidson Families Using Link from this Table | Full and Part-Time Academic Programs. Classes for Credit. Summer Academic Programs. Post-Secondary Counseling Programs | Open | Self Pace and With Class | Online School, Private and One-to-One | No | Middle School/High School | No | Yes |
| Gifted Learning Links at CTD | Family Program: $135 (9 weeks) Enrichment: $565 (9 weeks) Core Essential: $595 (9 weeks) Honors Elective: $725 (18 weeks) Honors and AP: $1,150 (9 months) | English, Writing, Literature, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition | Set | Self Pace and With Class | Online | Yes | K-12th | No | Yes |
| Institute for Excellence in Writing | $109-$199 (discounted prices for returning students) | Grammar, Basic Writing, Essay Writing | Set | With Class | Online | No | 4th-12th | 9-18 | Accredited Instructors |
| Learning Outside the Box | Courses range from $250-450 | Academic Writing, Comparative Science Fiction, Poetry, Short-Stories | Set | With Class | Online; Some in-person | No | 4th-12th | Varies per Class | No |
| Michael Clay Thompson | Curriculum materials range from $10-150 (Dependent on enrollment status) | Grammar, Vocabulary, Poetry, Writing, Literature | Set | With Class | Online | No | K-7th | No | No |
| OnlineG3 | Workshops: $109 Standard Semester Class: $249 Intensive Writing: $299/Semester Semester with Writing: $399/Semester | Literature, Grammar/Vocabulary, Writing, Linguistics | Set | With Class | Online | Inquire with Organization | Middle School and High School | No | Yes |
| Outschool | $5 - $400 | Literature, Grammar, Writing | Open | Self Pace and With Class | Online | No | K-12th | No | No |
| The Lukeion Project | Semester Course: $309, AP Course $339, 4-Week Workshops $49 | Focus is Latin & Greek plus Classical literature, history, philosophy, and archaeology. | Set | Semester classes meet for one hour, once per week. Summer workshops meet four consecutive days. | Online semester long courses and workshops; opportunities to travel | No (occasional scholarships) | Middle School and High School | Age 10 and up | Yes |
| Time 4 Learning | Pre-K-8th grade: $19.95/month High school: $30/month | Language Arts | Open | Self Pace | Online | No | K-12th | No | Yes |
| University of Missouri Online | $500 | Honors Courses, AP English Language and Composition | Sessions: Set Individual: Open | Sessions: With Class Individual: Self Pace | Online | No | K-12th | No | Yes |
| University of Nebraska High School | $200-$500 per course | Various; View Course Catalog | Open | Self Pace | Online | For Nebraska Residences | High School | 9th Grade | Yes |
Disclaimer:
This comparison guide is provided as a general resource and is updated periodically. While we strive to keep information accurate and current, program offerings, pricing, and details may change without notice. We encourage families to visit each provider’s website directly to confirm the most up-to-date information.
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