Forge Learning Academy

We don't just teach kids to know. We teach them to do.

State-aligned lessons at each child's level in every K–12 subject, plus real money skills, trades, and character. We're raising tomorrow's leaders, builders, doctors, and business owners, and you see their progress every week.

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You Start Here

Three steps to start learning today.

No lesson plans to write. No books to buy. Add your kids and they can start their first lesson in minutes.

1

Add your kids

Set each child's grade, even subject by subject if they're ahead in one and behind in another, and pick Faith-Forward or Standard mode. Every child gets their own dashboard to learn from, and each one links back to your parent dashboard.

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They learn every day

Lessons in every subject, paced to each child. Every answer gets constructive feedback, and you set how tough or relaxed the grading is.

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You see the results

Your dashboard shows each child's week: what they finished, what's clicking, and where they need help. The Grade Readiness Report tells you if they're on track.

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The Payoff

Proof that it's working, not just a login.

Every homeschool parent asks the same question: is my child actually where they should be? Forge answers it every week.

  • โœ“A child who can reason through a problem, not just recall an answer.
  • โœ“A clear picture of each child's strengths and gaps, subject by subject.
  • โœ“Confidence they're ready for the next grade, with a report that shows it.
  • โœ“On-screen lessons and printed work graded in one place, for your records.
  • โœ“Hours back every week. No planning lessons for every grade in your house.
๐Ÿ“Š Weekly Report Sample
Ava, Grade 3. 8 lessons this week.
Math: multiplication facts are clicking. 9 of 10 on this week's quiz.
Reading: on pace. Finished 4 comprehension lessons.
Science: needs review on states of matter. Next lesson is queued up.
Grade 3 readiness78%
Your State, Covered

Aligned to your state. Clear on your state's rules.

Homeschooling looks different in every state. Forge covers both sides: what your child learns, and what your state expects from you.

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State-aligned lessons

Lessons follow your state's own academic standards, like Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards, at each grade level. Moving? Change your state and the lessons, standards, and law summary update with you.

Forge academic standards screen showing Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
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Your state's homeschool laws, in plain language

A clear summary of what your state requires: notification, record keeping, testing and evaluation, required subjects, compulsory school age, and parent qualifications. Courses your state requires for graduation or grade promotion show up in your child's dashboard automatically.

Forge homeschool law summary showing notification, record keeping, and testing requirements
The Forge Difference

Academics. Life Skills. Character.

Most homeschool programs stop at academics. Forge was built to develop the whole child.

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Academics

Every subject, at their level

State-aligned K–12 lessons in every core subject, paced to each child.

  • Grade level set per subject
  • Constructive feedback on every answer
  • Six spoken world languages
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Life Skills

Ready for real life

The practical side of education that most programs skip.

  • How money actually works, taught at every grade
  • Real careers: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, auto, IT, and more
  • College prep, SAT and ACT, and an Entrepreneur Lab
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Character

Good people, not just good students

Integrity, diligence, and purpose built into the everyday work, not tacked on as an elective.

  • Faith-Forward or fully secular, your choice
  • Set the mode per child
  • Switch anytime

Built by a homeschool family, not a curriculum company

Most programs make you pick: faith-based workbooks that teach every child the same way, or adaptive software that leaves your values at the door. Forge doesn't make you choose. And we teach our own kids on it every day, so when something isn't right, we feel it before you do.

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Your Family, Your Values

Two ways to learn. One that respects your home.

Choose the mode that fits your family. The choice is yours, and you can change it anytime.

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Faith-Forward

Learning rooted in faith

Non-denominational biblical principles woven naturally through every subject, not bolted on as an optional elective. Faith is part of the whole journey, the way it is in your home.

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Standard Academic

Fully secular, fully rigorous

The complete academic experience with no religious content. Every subject, every tool, every bit of care, delivered for families who want it kept strictly to the curriculum.

One Account. All Grade Levels.

Everything your child needs, in one curriculum.

No extra fees for additional subjects or grade levels. It is all here.

Academics State-aligned K–12
๐Ÿ“Math ๐Ÿ“–English ๐Ÿ”ฌScience ๐Ÿ›๏ธHistory ๐ŸŒGeography ๐Ÿ’ปTechnology ๐Ÿ’ฐFinancial Literacy ๐ŸŒElectives
Trades & Vocational Real careers, concept-first
Career Forge Prepare for what's next
World Languages ACTFL-aligned
SpainSpanish FranceFrench ChinaMandarin GermanyGerman ItalyItalian ๐Ÿ“œLatin
From Forge Families

What parents are saying.

Rated 5.0 on the App Store. Read the reviews

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I love it so much!! It's helped me learn a lot more than I have at other online schools or in person. It's user friendly, flexible, and affordable!! I'd recommend this school to everybody homeschooled or wanting to homeschool their kids. I will keep using this in future years!!
Daelynn A.Forge student, App Store review
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This is exactly the type of homeschool platform we have been searching for. The app is intuitive enough for my kids to work independently but incorporates so many parental features I can follow them every step of the way, without constantly being over their shoulders.
mfletcher5App Store review
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Forge is super user friendly and flexible. My kids are actually somewhat enjoying school! That's a huge feat. It's also super affordable. Carlos is so helpful and always a joy to talk to. We are loving Forge Learning Academy!
Chantelle A.Facebook recommendation
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It's great for my ADHD kids. It explains things well and the lessons aren't very long so the kids stay focused on it. They enjoy the lessons too.
Raven D.Facebook recommendation
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I've been using it with all my kids and I love it! The lessons aren't so long that they lose focus, and they make them think. Some even have me thinking about the answers for a bit. I really think this is the perfect curriculum for them.
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Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing

One price unlocks everything. Pick your family size.

Every plan includes the full K–12 program, both modes, and every subject, language, and trade. No per-course fees and no grade-level bundles to keep buying. You choose a plan by how many students you teach.

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Single Student
For 1 student
$29.99/mo
  • โœ“Full K–12 curriculum, every subject
  • โœ“Faith-Forward and Standard modes
  • โœ“Optional Forge Tutor, on or off at your word
  • โœ“Languages, trades, finance, and character
Start free
Chosen by 9 of 10 families
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Family
Up to 5 students, as low as $10 a child
$49.99/mo
  • โœ“Everything in Single, for up to 5 kids
  • โœ“A login and progress for each child
  • โœ“One parent dashboard for the whole home
  • โœ“Grade level set per subject, mode per student
  • โœ“More than 5 kids? Add each for $8.99/mo
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Co-op
Up to 20 students
$179.99/mo
  • โœ“Everything in Family, for up to 20 students
  • โœ“Built for co-ops and homeschool pods
  • โœ“Shared lessons, private quizzes per student
  • โœ“One place to manage every seat
Start free
7 days free. Cancel before your trial ends and you won't be charged. Sign up on the web and manage billing yourself, or subscribe through your Apple account on iPhone and iPad. On Android? Join the waitlist and we'll tell you the day it's ready.

Available in all 50 states. Faith-Forward and Standard Academic modes on every plan.

Questions Parents Ask

Everything you want to know before you start.

How does the free trial work?

You get 7 days free. On the web you start with a card on file, and on iPhone or iPad you subscribe through your Apple account. Cancel before the trial ends and you won't be charged. Want to look first? The free demo walks you through a real lesson and the parent dashboard, no signup needed.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. On the web, cancel anytime from your billing settings. On iPhone or iPad, cancel in your Apple subscription settings at least 24 hours before your trial or billing period ends.

Can my kids be in different grades?

Yes. Every child gets their own dashboard and grade level, and you can set a different grade for each subject if they're ahead in one and behind in another. The Family plan covers up to 5 kids.

What if I have more than 5 kids?

Add each additional child to your Family plan for $8.99/mo. They get the same full program, their own dashboard, and their own login, all on your one parent dashboard.

Is Forge Christian? Can secular families use it?

Both. Faith-Forward mode weaves gospel-centered teaching through every subject. Standard Academic mode is fully secular with the same depth. You choose per child and can switch anytime.

How will I know my child is actually learning?

The Weekly Parent Report shows what each child worked on, what's clicking, and where they're stuck. The Grade Readiness Report shows how ready they are for their grade level, and Progress Insights flag what to focus on next.

Does the AI tutor give my child the answers?

No. Forge Tutor is optional and asks guiding questions instead of handing over answers. You can turn it off or hide it entirely, every conversation is visible to you, and concerning messages are flagged to your dashboard.

Is Forge aligned to my state's standards and laws?

Yes. Lessons follow your state's academic standards, like Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards. The State Compliance Guide summarizes your state's homeschool requirements, and any state-required courses show up in your child's dashboard automatically.

Is Forge accredited?

No, and for homeschooling it usually isn't needed. In most states the parent is the teacher of record and issues the transcript and diploma, and colleges admit homeschoolers based on transcripts, test scores, and coursework. Forge gives you the records to back that up. If you plan to move your child into a public or private school later, check that school's transfer policy, since placement rules vary.

Does Forge replace me as the teacher?

No. You stay in charge. Forge delivers the lessons, gives feedback on every answer, and tracks progress. You set each child's grade levels, weekly schedule, grading strictness, and mode, and you see everything from your dashboard.

Where can we use Forge?

On the web at my.forgelearningacademy.com on any computer, tablet, or phone, and in the iPhone and iPad app. Android families can use the full program in their browser today. The same account works everywhere.

Still have a question? Email [email protected]

Carlos and Courtney at high school graduation with their two babies
Then: two kids and a diploma
The Bolton family today, a family of seven
Now: a family of seven, still building
Our Story

Built by a family who lives it.

I'm Carlos. Courtney and I did not build Forge Learning Academy from an office. We built it from our kitchen table, surrounded by our own kids.

We met as teenagers with almost nothing. We grew up in poverty, became parents while we were still in high school, and decided right then that our children would have more than we did.

In 2016 I joined the Air Force to give us a real start. I served five and a half years as an electrician until an injury on active duty led to my medical retirement in 2021. From there we bet on ourselves, building a real estate investment company and a business consulting company here in Florida. When the world changed after Covid, we made the call to bring our kids home for good.

Today we are raising five children. We homeschool four of them, in grades 9, 6, 3, and kindergarten, with our one year old coming up right behind them. I am months from finishing my bachelor of science in finance, because we believe in modeling the work we ask of our kids.

Everything in Forge Learning Academy comes from our real life. The trades, because I built a career with my hands. The financial literacy, because we clawed our way out of poverty and learned money the hard way. The character, because that is what carried us. This is the tool we wished existed, and Courtney shapes it every day from the reality of teaching our own children.

Carlos & Courtney Bolton Founders. Built by Homeschool Parents. Designed for Real Life.
Built for Parents Too

You see everything. You stay in command.

Forge Learning Academy puts you in charge of your child's safety, their progress, and how they spend their time, all from one dashboard.

Your Week, Your Way

Set the schedule once. They know what's next.

Pick which days each subject happens, child by child. Their dashboard shows what's planned today, so they can get started without waiting on you.

Nothing is locked. If they want to work ahead or catch up, every subject is still open any day.

Forge weekly schedule screen where parents pick which days each subject happens
Optional: Meet Forge Tutor

A tutor that guides, only if you want one.

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You're always in control. Turn Forge Tutor on, off, or hide it entirely from your dashboard, anytime. The full curriculum works the same either way.

Forge Tutor is optional and off your child's screen the moment you say so. When it's on, it uses the Socratic method, asking the right questions so your child reaches the answer themselves. It helps with homework, explains tough concepts, and quizzes on what they've learned. It never writes the work for them.

  • ๐Ÿ”’Every conversation is visible to you in the parent dashboard.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธBuilt to guide learning, never to do the work for them.
  • โš ๏ธConcerning messages are flagged to you automatically (more below).
  • โฑ๏ธChats clear on their own a day after the last message.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Forge Tutor: ask anything about any subject
"Explain the Pythagorean theorem"
"Help me understand this paragraph"
๐Ÿ”’ Parent-visible. Chats clear automatically.
Safety First

If something's wrong, you're the first to know.

If you've turned Forge Tutor on, it watches every conversation for trouble. If a child makes an inappropriate request, or types something that signals distress or self-harm, it's flagged straight to your dashboard for you to review and acknowledge.

You stay aware of what your child is facing, even when they don't come to you first.

These alerts are here to help you notice and step in early. They support your role as a parent. They don't replace professional care when it's needed.

โš ๏ธ Safety concern
Flagged an inappropriate request and declined to answer it.
Tap to review & acknowledge
โš ๏ธ Wellbeing
Detected language signaling distress and surfaced it to you.
Tap to review & acknowledge
โš ๏ธ Self-harm signal
Flagged a possible self-harm signal for your immediate attention.
Tap to review & acknowledge
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Know how each child is doing

The Weekly Parent Report shows what each child worked on, what's clicking, and where they're stuck.

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See if they're on track

The Grade Readiness Report shows how ready your child is for their grade level, strengths and gaps at a glance.

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Know what to work on next

As lessons add up, Forge flags weak areas and recommends what to focus on next.

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Learning off the screen, too

Generate, download, and print worksheets for any subject. Real learning off the screen, and a real break from screen fatigue.

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Every grade in one place

Input grades from printed work back into Forge. They flow into your child's dashboard and grade tracking automatically, so on-screen and off-screen progress live in one place.

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Stay compliant with confidence

Your state's homeschool laws and requirements in plain language, plus the courses your state requires for graduation, added to your child's dashboard automatically.

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Grading You Control

Choose how tough or relaxed grading is. Every answer still gets constructive feedback, so your child always knows what to fix.

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Kids who want to log in

XP, streaks, and daily challenges keep kids motivated and coming back on their own.

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One account for the whole family

Plans for one student, a whole family, or a co-op of up to twenty, all managed from one account.

How We Compare

One flat family plan against the field.

Most homeschool programs charge per student and split faith and academics into separate products. Here is how Forge lines up against five well-known platforms, using their publicly listed plans.

What families receive Forge Learning Academy Time4Learning PowerHomeschool Miacademy+ MiaPrep AbekaAcademy BJU Press
Published pricing model $49.99/mo
up to 5 students		 $39.95/mo
per student		 $99/mo
per student		 $48–$54/mo
per student		 $1,399/yr
Grade 5 example		 $979–$1,149/yr
per grade kit
Curriculum through 12th grade โœ“ โœ“ โœ“ โœ“ โœ“ โœ“
Complete faith-forward or secular path โœ“ โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€”
Flat family plan for up to 5 students โœ“ โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€”
Socratic tutor, optional โœ“ โ— โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€”
Parent-visible tutor chats and safety alerts โœ“ โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€”
Trades and vocational pathways โœ“ โ€” โœ“ โ— โ€” โ€”
Six world-language choices โœ“ โ€” โ— โœ“ โ— โ—
Automated tracking and parent reports โœ“ โœ“ โœ“ โœ“ โ— โ—
Study guides built from student performance โœ“ โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€” โ€”
SAT/ACT, college, career and business planning โœ“ โ— โ— โ— โ— โ—
Included Partial, limited, or add-on No equivalent feature advertised
Compared using publicly available plan and product information accessed July 22, 2026. Prices and features may change. Forge pricing reflects the current family plan.
Homeschooling, Honestly

The myths, and the reality.

If you're new to this, you've heard some things. Most of them aren't true. Families choose homeschooling for every reason, faith or secular, academics, flexibility, or a child who needs more. Here's what's actually so.

Myth
"Homeschooled kids can't get a real diploma or go to college."
Fact
Homeschoolers earn parent-issued transcripts and diplomas and are admitted to colleges of every kind, from state universities to schools like MIT, Stanford, and the Ivy League, which publish their own homeschool admissions guidance. Most don't even need a GED.
Myth
"Homeschooling is barely legal, or only allowed in some states."
Fact
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C. There is no federal law. Each state sets its own rules, from no notice at all to some annual paperwork, and once you know yours, staying compliant is routine.
Myth
"You have to be a certified teacher to homeschool."
Fact
No state requires a teaching certificate. Most states have no parent qualification at all, and the few that do ask only for a high school diploma or GED. You do not need a degree in education to teach your own child.
Myth
"Homeschooled kids aren't socialized."
Fact
Homeschoolers grow up in the real world, not one room of same-age peers. Friendships and skills come through co-ops, sports leagues, clubs, church, volunteering, and community classes, often with more contact across ages than a school day allows.
Myth
"Homeschooled kids fall behind academically."
Fact
Homeschooling lets you move at your child's pace, faster where they're strong and slower where they need it, instead of teaching to the middle of a class of thirty. Colleges evaluate homeschool applicants on transcripts, test scores, and coursework like everyone else.
Myth
"They'll miss out on sports and activities."
Fact
Many states let homeschoolers join public school teams, and community leagues, co-op teams, arts programs, and clubs cover the rest. The NCAA even has a defined eligibility pathway for homeschooled athletes recruited to college sports.

And when you're ready, the State Compliance Guide inside Forge Learning Academy walks you through exactly what your state asks of you, including the courses it requires.

Ready When You Are

Give your child an education built for real life.

Start your 7-day free trial today, or try the free demo first: a real lesson and the parent dashboard, no signup needed.

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