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) | 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 |
| 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 |
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