Both options — live mentor-led and curriculum-only — are $1,200 for a full year. No co-op required. No campus fees. Fully virtual. No daily lesson planning for mom.
How the Live Online Program Works at Each Stage
Live mentor-led discussions are structured differently at each stage, reflecting the developmental progression of the Trivium.
Grammar Stage (Ages 8–11)
In the Grammar stage, students meet twice weekly in shorter, focused discussions designed to build attention, foundational understanding, and strong academic habits. Mentors guide students through key concepts while encouraging thoughtful participation alongside peers.
In the Dialectic stage, live weekly sessions emphasize analysis and structured discussion. Students learn to question, compare ideas, and articulate reasoning as mentors guide deeper engagement with the curriculum and peer conversation becomes increasingly central.
In the Rhetoric stage, students engage in extended, discussion-based weekly sessions that strengthen persuasive writing, critical thinking, and articulate expression. Mentors facilitate thoughtful dialogue while students take ownership of their ideas in conversation with peers.
Classical education is organized by developmental stage rather than strict grade level. While many families use traditional grade numbers for reference, the Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric stages reflect how students naturally grow in their ability to learn, reason, and communicate.
Classical Stage
Typical Age Range
Approximate Grade Equivalent
Grammar
8–11
3rd–6th Grade
Dialectic
12–13
7th–8th Grade
Rhetoric
14–18
9th–12th Grade
Placement is based on age , readiness and developmental maturity rather than grade alone.
“Our family is so blessed to have found GCE. I have 2 children in the Rhetoric 3 class, 1 in Dialectic 1, and 2 children in the Grammar classes, and it has been a game changer for us. They provide an agenda with instruction and good discussion in the classes, but it is still up to me how we structure our week and there is no guilt if we don’t get to something or change something to fit us. I am grateful that they have come alongside me in my homeschool journey!!”
