For more than 20 years, Enlightium Academy has been dedicated to providing a rigorous, Christian education that strengthens and nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and well-being.
Enlightium Prep in Spokane, Washington, is fully accredited and recognized for academic excellence by respected organizations, ensuring that our students' coursework and diplomas are recognized by colleges and universities worldwide.
Founded in 2003 by Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin alongside a passionate team of Christian educators, Enlightium Academy emerged from a shared vision to deliver premier Christian education to families across the globe. Inspired by her upbringing, where education was a cherished priority, Dr. Solodyankin witnessed a strong educational foundation's profound impact on a child's future.
At Enlightium Academy, we combine Christian values with rigorous academics, covering core and elective subjects that align with our accreditation standards. Our committed Christian educators seek to instill in students the values and skills described in our expected student outcomes.
Students are equipped to live out their Christian faith through prayer, the study of Scripture, service to the church and society, and realizing their unique gifts.
1 Timothy 4:11–16
Students will embrace biblical truth and practices rooted in God's love and the Holy Spirit's empowerment to foster emotional well-being. They'll learn to assess and manage their emotions, aiming for positive outcomes.
Psalm 139:23–24
Students will have a biblical foundation for respecting and caring for fellow humanity and sharing their lives for the good of others and their own joy.
Matthew 20:25–28, 37–40
Students will gain Christ's wisdom and knowledge, preparing them for lifelong learning, mature decision-making, and discernment of future academic and career goals.
Philippians 2:5
Students will learn to honor their bodies as reflections of God according to a biblical understanding, emphasizing the importance of exercise, nutrition, hygiene, and rest.
2 Corinthians 6:16
Discover the unique advantages of Enlightium Academy’s educational approach.
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Enlightium students are educated through a world-class digital Christian curriculum that empowers them to take charge of their learning while receiving the necessary level of support from counselors, teachers, and staff to succeed. We accomplish this by partnering with parents, who provide the necessary support and supervision at home, while Enlightium delivers the education and tools for mastery learning. We guide parents to solutions for the challenges of online learning. Two-way communication is essential between the family and school.
At Enlightium, we are dedicated to walking alongside your family, fostering both academic excellence and spiritual growth rooted in biblical values. You can count on us to deliver exceptional service, and if we fall short, we’ll make it right. We believe in strong partnerships with students and parents, and we’re here to listen and respond. Above all, every family will be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness—always.
Enlightium’s mission is to support every unique student on their journey to embrace their God-given talents, develop a lifelong thirst for knowledge, display a Christ-like spirit, and care for their community with kindness, respect, and love.
We accomplish this through promoting Christ-like character, providing our students with a high standard of education, being a loving and supportive community for our students and their families, and equipping students with the skills to pursue their individual, God-given passions and interests.
Enlightium Academy delivers an exceptional education through cutting-edge technology and an award-winning curriculum. Our dedicated and supportive learning community prizes academic excellence and spiritual integrity. Utilizing advanced platforms like Ignitia and Canvas, we empower students with self-directed learning tools designed to enhance engagement and ensure success throughout their educational journey.
Accreditation
Our transcripts and diplomas are fully accredited, receiving national acceptance and global recognition.
Christian Worldview
Our Bible-based curriculum informs all our students' instruction by teachers who exemplify godly character.
Personalized Learning
Experience distance learning tailored to your student’s needs and enjoy flexibility in choosing when and where to study.
Qualified Teachers
Teacher support is calibrated to serve students who possess the skills for self-guided, independent learning and demonstrate initiative and resilience in academics.
Caring Counselors
Find compassionate, caring guidance counselors who work one-on-one with your student to create an individualized plan for your student.
Parent and Teacher Support
Enlightium partners with parents and students to monitor progress, providing accountability, support, and encouragement.
Record Keeping
We maintain a robust record-keeping system and provide detailed reports to parents per their state requirements.
Grading Services
Relax and let us do the paperwork! Our teachers handle all grading, allowing you to focus on supporting your child.
Superior Academics
Receive quality instruction with our rigorous academics, full accreditation, and experienced teachers.
See how our Christian education reaches across continents, offering quality education to students everywhere. From busy urban life to the rural countryside, Enlightium’s impact reaches around the world. Join our global family and connect with peers worldwide from your home.
Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin, the visionary founder of Enlightium Academy.
Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin has more than 30 years of experience in the field of education. She founded an online Christian school in 2003, which is now Enlightium Academy. Since then, she has guided the development of seven brick-and-mortar private schools along the Northwest Coast within church communities.
She holds her PhD in Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University, Master’s degree in K-12 Guidance & Counseling from Whitworth University, and Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Gonzaga University. She also attended Pedagogical University of Kyrgyzstan and received a Diploma in Christian Studies from International Slavic Christian College. Yelena is ACSI and Washington state-certified.
Throughout her career, she has been devoted to preparing the next generation of leaders by making a difference in their hearts and minds. She has spoken at numerous educational conferences about the need for personalized Christian education and how she applied it to raising her three biological and five adopted children.
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Choosing the right online education can be overwhelming thus we provide virtual open houses for prospective families.
A live demo gives you a chance to see how families have successfully moved to online learning with Enlightium Academy and what sets us apart.
Don’t just take our word for it—listen to the stories of families who’ve chosen Enlightium and found success. Our community of over 5,000 online students speaks to the strength of our program and the profound impact it has on our students’ lives.
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This was our first year with Enlightium Academy and I love it for my daughter! She has grown so much spiritually and academically! The weight of having to do it all has been lifted since I have 3 small children as well. We feel supported in our homeschool life!
This program is really focused on a good education for your kids.
The ability to adapt to our child’s learning challenges made for a smooth transition bringing joy that she is actually learning now and retaining the knowledge. We can not wait to tackle another year!
Love the curriculum. The teachers are wonderful and caring. Any technical issues are resolved almost immediately and the billing department has excellent customer service
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
This education option has blessed our lives in so many ways. We will forever be grateful to Enlightium Academy.
Enlightium academy has helped me so much in the homeschooling of my son. They have worked with our scheduling and been there with answers to any questions we've had. They have made this a wonderful experience.
I love the curriculum given to my kids and the teachers are very helpful. My kids are making way better grades with this program then they did in public school.
Enlightium Academy ended up being everything I was looking for. It offers a good, flexible curriculum that truly accommodates my schedule without sacrificing learning. Most importantly, they teach the Bible in such an amazing way. It’s just perfect—I don’t regret being part of this school for a moment.
