Veritas Press is a classical Christian curriculum publisher offering K-12 educational materials, self-paced online courses, and live accredited classes through Veritas Scholars Academy, all built around the classical Trivium model of grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages.
What Is Veritas Press?
Founded in 1998 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Veritas Press provides comprehensive classical Christian education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Their approach follows the Trivium - teaching "with the grain" of how children naturally develop through grammar (memorization in early years), logic (reasoning in middle school), and rhetoric (articulate expression in high school). In 2006, they launched Veritas Scholars Academy, now serving approximately 475 students as an accredited online school. Families can choose from parent-taught curriculum, self-paced online courses, or live classes with professional instructors.
Key Takeaways
- Classical Trivium approach: grammar (K-6), logic (7-9), rhetoric (10-12) stages
- Three formats: You Teach (parent-led), Self-Paced, and Live Online classes
- Middle States Association accredited and NCAA certified
- Flagship Omnibus program integrates theology, history, and literature through Great Books
- Approved ESA provider in 12 states including Arizona, Florida, and Utah
Three Learning Formats
Signature Programs
Omnibus forms the core of Veritas's secondary curriculum. This six-year humanities cycle covers theology, history, and literature through the Great Books - from Gilgamesh and Beowulf to Shakespeare and modern classics. The program integrates subjects that are typically taught separately into a cohesive study from a Reformed Christian perspective. Phonics Museum provides an award-winning, multi-sensory reading program for K-1 using a museum theme. History Timeline Flashcards anchor the elementary history curriculum with chronological learning through memorable images and songs.
College Preparation and Results
Veritas Scholars Academy holds Middle States Association accreditation - the same body that accredits Princeton and Penn. The program is NCAA certified for athletic eligibility. The Senior Thesis capstone course requires students to research, write, and defend an extensive position paper before a panel of experts. VSA graduates have been accepted to Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Notre Dame, and numerous other selective institutions. In 2022, graduates averaged $54,000 in college scholarship offers.
ESA Eligibility
Veritas Press is an approved ESA provider in 12 states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, New Hampshire, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah, and Wyoming. The program's MSA accreditation helps qualify for various scholarship and ESA programs. Veritas notes that some states may fully cover their courses through ESA funding. Contact their consultants for help navigating your state's specific program requirements.
The Bottom Line
Veritas Press delivers rigorous classical Christian education with flexibility in how families access it. Parent-taught options provide detailed lesson plans without requiring classical expertise. Self-paced courses offer video instruction for visual learners working independently. Live classes provide full outsourcing to professional teachers with built-in accountability. The cost runs higher than many homeschool curricula, but accreditation, proven college placement results, and ESA eligibility in a growing number of states make it accessible to more families than the sticker price suggests.
