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Sora Schools

Tuition is more affordable than you think

Most Sora families don’t pay full tuition. We provide over $1.4M in grants annually through our Flexible Tuition program, alongside state ESA opportunities, helping make Sora accessible to more students.

$0/month

(select ESA-eligible families)

Families in AZ, WV, and NH can apply ESA funds toward tuition, often significantly reducing the total cost.

~$780–$1,650

/month with Flexible Tuition

The median family in our Flexible Tuition program pays around $9,250 per year.

$1,850/month

at full tuition

$18,500/year — less than half what comparable private schools cost.

Rates shown reflect the 2027-28 school year, for students starting Fall 2027. Families joining mid-year during the current 2026-27 school year (December 1 or March 22 start dates) are prorated from the 2026-27 rate of $17,900/year based on their start date — Flexible Tuition may further reduce this based on financial circumstances.

Live in Arizona, West Virginia, or New Hampshire? Your tuition could be free.

These states offer Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that can be applied toward Sora tuition. In some cases, ESAs may fully cover tuition, while others significantly reduce the cost.

Check your state's coverage

Flexible Tuition

This is a need-based program that adjusts tuition to fit families’ financial circumstances, making a Sora education accessible to more students. Tuition is determined based on a financial review of your family’s circumstances. The median household income for families in the flexible tuition program is ~$71,000.

Lower band
$7,800/yr$780 deposit + $702/mo ×10
Median family
$9,250/yr$925 deposit + $833/mo ×10
Higher band
$16,500/yr$1,650 deposit + $1,485/mo ×10
Full tuition
$18,500/yr$1,850 deposit + $1,665/mo ×10

Sora Schools is one of three ways to learn.

Every family is different, so we offer three ways to learn. Find the one that fits your student.

Self-guided

“We want to shape school around our family.”

Learning approachFamily-directed learningFamilies guide day-to-day learning and shape the pace and format around their household.
Progress & academicsMonthly progress updatesFamilies receive monthly progress updates from the Sora Homeschool team.
Community & supportCommunity on your termsBuild connections through outside activities, co-ops, and local groups.
Future planningFamily-led college planningFamilies guide next steps independently; formal college counseling isn’t included.
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Discovery & application

“We want school to be immersive and collaborative, with room for our student to make learning their own.”

Learning approachProject-based learningReal-world, interdisciplinary projects. Student choice. Clear pathways to graduation.
Progress & academicsLearning beyond gradesDetailed feedback helps students see what they’ve mastered and how to keep growing.
Community & supportAdvisor-supported communityDaily House meetings with an advisor, plus a robust community for students and parents.
Future planningPrepared for any pathWhether it’s college, entrepreneurship, or something new, students graduate as lifelong learners.

Discussion & debate

“We want a curated curriculum with a college prep focus.”

Learning approachDiscussion and debateSmall seminar-style classes explore a Great Works curriculum connecting literature, history, science, and the arts.
Progress & academicsAdvanced electives and world languagesStudents broaden their studies through advanced electives and live world language classes, with clear letter grades to track progress.
Community & supportDean-supported communityWeekly Dean Group meetings help students stay connected and on track. Families are supported by a dedicated Director of Community Operations.
Future planningStructured college preparationA focused pathway for students pursuing competitive colleges, with structured support for applications, essays, and testing.
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Find your fit

Sora tuition covers what other schools charge for separately.

When families compare Sora's $18,500 tuition to a $25,000 private school, the sticker price doesn't tell the whole story. Most schools add fees on top. At Sora, what you see is what you pay.

What is covered
Other private schools
Annual tuition
$25,000+
$18,500
Application & enrollment fees
$500 – $2,000
Minimal
Curriculum, books & testing fees
$500 – $1,900
Included
Live teachers & small classes
Standard
Included
Project-based Expeditions
$1,000 – $3,000
Included
One-on-one mentorship
Often extra
Included
College counseling
$1,500 – $5,000
Included
Technology platform & LMS
$500 – $1,500
Included
Accredited transcript
Standard
Included
Annual fundraising asks
$2,000 – $10,000
None
Commute & uniforms
$1,000 – $2,500
N/A
Typical total
$32,000 – $50,000+
$18,500

*Comparison ranges sourced from published tuition and fee schedules at top-rated US private schools. Sora's full tuition is the maximum families pay; most pay less through Flexible Tuition or ESA.

Joining mid-year?

Students starting December 1, 2026 or March 22, 2027 join the current 2026-27 school year and are billed a prorated portion of that year’s $17,900 tuition, based on their start date — Flexible Tuition may further reduce this based on financial circumstances.

Students starting Fall 2027 are billed under the 2027-28 rate of $18,500/year — Flexible Tuition may reduce this based on financial circumstances.

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