Accredited Middle School and High School Programs at Home

Whether you’re looking for an accredited high school program so that you can earn a high school diploma at home, a middle school program to prepare for high school, or individual courses for credit recovery or enrichment, American School has what you need.

American School offers accredited courses in grades 6-12 at a cost students and parents can afford.  As a non-profit institution since its founding in 1897, American School keeps cost to a minimum.  Our full-year or full diploma programs start at $1100 per year and include monthly payment plan options.  Individual courses start at $225 and are perfect for credit recovery or enrichment.

American School is accredited by MSA-CESS, Ai and NCPSA and recognized by the state of Illinois as a non-public high school.

Here are some reasons why you should enroll today.

  • Work at your own pace
  • Start anytime and study anywhere
  • Choose from a wide variety of core and elective subjects
  • Pay an affordable all-inclusive tuition which includes all study materials and grading services
  • Received personalized feedback and assistance from experienced and qualified instructors
  • Access the Online Student Center 24-7 to view grades and access online courses
  • Receive credit for courses completed at accredited school (some exclusions apply)
  • Monthly, interest-free payment plans available for students in full-year or full diploma programs
  • American School courses may be taken for credit recovery and count toward earning a high school diploma from a resident school

Fill out the form below for more information or call us at 708-418-2800 to enroll.  American School looks forward to serving you!


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    I found all the material and methods extremely satisfying.  It made the classes simple enough to learn while still being able to enjoy the process!  I spent my first two years of high school in a public school, but American School made it an enjoyable experience while still giving me the education I need.  My parents have never been so proud to see so many good grades coming from a homeschool program.

    Alex from Illinois

    I especially liked and appreciated all of the instructors’ positive comments, feedback and helpful hints on my son’s exams.  You cannot put a price tag on a high school diploma, although I felt the fees were quite reasonable.  I’m really thankful that there is a back-up plan for students who are lacking credits to graduate.

    Judy from Michigan

    My overall interaction with American School has been positive.  I find the study guides essential tools to being able to get the full benefit of the textbooks.  They often explain things in a more understandable detail.  The service of American School has been prompt with addressing my needs, such as requesting more courses, getting progress reports in a timely manner, etc.  I do appreciate the feedback from the instructors on my exams.  My experience with American School has been more than satisfactory.

    Khadijah from Florida

    The courses from American School have been awesome!  They are challenging but also really enjoyable.  The textbooks were all very clear and detailed.  The study guides were wonderful.  They really helped me understand the lesson concepts.  I have improved by miles!  I definitely will keep using American School until I finish high school.

    Carmen from South Carolina

    I really enjoy studying through American School.  It helped me prepare for college classes.  You learn to become independent and motivate yourself to finish.

    Carissa from California

    I found American School’s curriculum very satisfactory.  I enjoyed the material and its methods.  Grammar and math, my toughest subjects, were much easier to understand than any of my previous books.  The comments my instructors left on my graded work were helpful and encouraging.  Overall I was happy with my courses.

    Charli from Texas

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    Why you should enroll with American School…
    We call these our Four C’s

    Curriculum

    American School’s innovative paper-based and online curriculum offers something for everyone in grades 6-12. Students can choose from more than 100 self-paced courses in traditional subjects such as English, math, social studies and science and take electives in such subject areas as business, career and technical education, fine arts, and world languages.

    Cost

    As a not-for-profit institution, American School puts students’ educations first. Our tuition is affordable—much lower than many other distance education and online high schools—and all textbooks and study materials are included at no additional cost.  Monthly payment plans are available for students in full years of American School’s middle school or high school program.

    Caring Student Service

    When students are accepted at American School, they not only receive interesting curriculum at a reasonable cost from a pioneer in distance education; they also receive outstanding, caring student service.  Students may enroll anytime and work at their own pace.  Help is available from American School staff during regular business hours.

    Credibility

    Founded in 1897, American School later became the first correspondence school to become regionally accredited. Today we are accredited by three reputable accrediting bodies and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a non-public high school.  American School’s diploma is accepted by colleges and universities, and thousands of high schools use our courses for credit recovery.

    Our Affiliations
    MSA-CESS accreditationNCPSA, National Council for Private School AccreditationAccreditation InternationalSeal of the State of IllinoisBBB Accredited BusinessAmerica's Promise AllianceUSDLA, United States Distance Learning Association
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