Opening in September 2026!

Faith-Filled Learning for Curious Children

A unique Michiana hybrid academy for K - 6th grade, blending professional Charlotte Mason instruction with the beauty of the homeschool journey. Serving South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and the surrounding area.

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Children are born persons, capable of great thought and understanding.

At The Oaks, we utilize the time-honored instruments of a Charlotte Mason education, nourishing the mind with living ideas.

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The Charlotte Mason Philosophy at The Oaks

The Oaks is built upon the foundational principles of the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. We believe, as Mason did, that "children are born persons," capable of great thought and deep understanding. Our approach will emphasize:

☑️ Living Books: Moving away from dry textbooks, we will utilize rich, engaging living books that bring subjects to life and inspire curiosity.

☑️ Short Lessons: To maintain attention and foster habit formation, lessons will be brief and focused.

☑️ Narration: Students will be encouraged to "tell back" what they have learned in their own words, fostering comprehension, retention, and communication skills.

☑️ Nature Study: Regular engagement with the natural world will cultivate observation skills, wonder, and an appreciation for God's creation.

☑️ Habit Formation: We will intentionally cultivate good habits of attention, obedience, truthfulness, and diligence.

☑️ Rich Curriculum: Exposure to a broad and generous curriculum including history, literature, poetry, art, music, science, and practical skills.

☑️ Atmosphere of Life: Recognizing Mason's three educational instruments, we will strive to create a stimulating and orderly learning environment that nourishes the whole child.

Our Curriculum

Exposure to a broad and generous curriculum including math, reading, poetry, artist study, composer study, handwriting (copywork), Bible, natural history, history, literature, geography, handicrafts/brush drawing, and practical skills.

☑️ Bible: Central to the curriculum, often studied alongside world history.

☑️ History: "A six-year sweep" through world history using living books.

☑️ Language Arts: Includes narration, dictation (copying from memory), and copywork.

☑️ Math/Science: Skill-based subjects worked on individually, building on prior knowledge.

☑️ Geography: Integrated with history studies.

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“Put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” (Colossians 3:10)

About Us

At The Oaks Academy, our ultimate goal is to instill an intimate knowledge of God in the hearts of our students and to cultivate lives marked by the power of the Holy Spirit and a profound love for truth found only in Jesus Christ. We believe that true education is not merely the acquisition of facts, but a formation of character, the nurturing of spiritual growth, and the development of a lifelong and life-giving love for learning, all centered on our Creator. Our mission is to:

☑️ Honor God by placing Christ at the center of all learning and fostering a reverent atmosphere – an atmosphere which encourages the practice of the heavenly virtues of compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, peace, thankfulness, and most importantly, of love. (Colossians 3: 12–17)

☑️ Cultivate Community by actively practicing virtues like honesty, humility, patience, gratitude, and sharing of life that builds peace, unity, and mutual support. (Philippians 4:8-9)

☑️ Partner with Families by enhancing and supporting parents' homeschooling journeys with a high-quality, part-time classroom experience. (Proverbs 1:8-9)

☑️ Empower Students to become thoughtful, articulate, and wise individuals who are equipped to engage with the world for God's glory through a rich curriculum that exposes students to living ideas and beautiful truths. (Proverbs 2:1-15)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about The Oaks Christian Academy.

How many days a week are classes offered?
Our hybrid program takes place two days per week -- on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST.
Are you a non-profit?
Yes we are! On November 21, 2025, the IRS deemed us as exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
What are your business hours?
We are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
What subjects will you teach my child?
It depends on the grade, but normally we will teach math, reading, poetry, artist study, composer study, handwriting, Bible, natural history, history, literature, geography, handcrafts/brush drawing, and a foreign language. Please see our curriculum page for more detail.
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Cost

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Family Fees

$400 per year

  • Application Fee - $150
  • Registration Fee - $250

Tuition

$3,200 per year

  • First child - $3,200
  • Second child - $3,100
  • Third child - $3,000
  • Fourth child - $3,000
  • Fifth child - $3,000

Total Cost

$3,600 per year for one child

  • Two children - $6,700
  • Three children - $9,700
  • Four children - $12,700
  • Five children - $15,700

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