A faith-rooted, fully accredited K–12 academy combining the rigor of classical learning, the depth of Orthodox tradition, and the warmth of the Serbian heritage — designed for families who teach at home.
Sveti Mardarije Academy
We exist to give Orthodox families a real third option — beyond secular online programs and Protestant homeschool curricula. Faith and academics, integrated.
Live and on-demand K–12 classes taught by Orthodox educators. Classical core: Latin, logic, rhetoric, math, science, literature — anchored in the faith and the lives of the saints.
Local in-person gatherings hosted at parishes, where students meet weekly for shared learning, Serbian language, hymnody, art, and fellowship. Online meets community.
State-by-state homeschool guidance, religious-exemption filings, transcripts, and accreditation paperwork — handled. You teach your children; we handle the bureaucracy.
Orthodox families in America are quietly homeschooling in record numbers — but they are doing it alone, stitching together secular curricula and Protestant resources, with little support from their own Church.
We are changing that. The Academy gives families a coherent, beautiful, classical education that speaks the same language as their faith — taught by people who pray the same prayers and venerate the same icons.
A blended program designed around the realities of homeschool family life — not retrofitted from a brick-and-mortar school.
Live online classes, recorded for flexibility. Classical curriculum K–12 with explicit integration of Orthodox theology, Church history, and patristic readings.
Optional add-ons: 1-on-1 tutoring, music & iconography studios, college counseling, Serbian language tracks, summer immersion at the monastery.
Discounted seats for parishes that enroll multiple families, plus a Compliance Engine that handles state filings on behalf of all enrolled families.
We build on two proven curriculum pillars — classical and Serbian — rather than starting from scratch.
Latin · Logic · Rhetoric · Great Books · History · Literature
Beautiful, comprehensive classical Christian curriculum used by 500,000+ homeschooling families and 650+ schools across America. Preschool through Grade 12, all subjects — the proven backbone of a classical education.
memoriapress.com ↗Free Serbian Textbooks · Elementary Grades · Science & Language
Founded by Prof. Aleksandar Kavčić of Carnegie Mellon University, the foundation provides free downloadable Serbian-language textbooks for elementary students — giving our families high-quality Serbian curriculum at no additional cost.
alekkavcicfoundation.org ↗Orthodox theology, Church history, and Serbian heritage curriculum is developed in-house by our Spiritual Director and academic team — ensuring every lesson speaks the language of the faith.
Fully online and flexible. Families stay rooted in their local parish while accessing world-class Orthodox education.
Fill out our family interest form. Tell us about your children and your homeschooling goals.
We assess each student and place them in the right program tier with a personalized learning plan.
Weekly live sessions via Google Meet, plus asynchronous lessons through our secure student portal.
Connect with Orthodox families across 25 states. Annual in-person gatherings and parish partnerships.
Two immersive Orthodox camps each year — open to all enrolled students and to the wider community. You don't have to be a student to attend.
A week of Serbian language, iconography, liturgical music, church history, and Orthodox living. Students deepen their faith and connect with other Orthodox youth from across the country.
Serbian Language Iconography Liturgical Music ✓ Open to PublicAn intensive academic camp focused on classical learning — logic, rhetoric, theology, and leadership. Designed to challenge and inspire Orthodox students to think deeply about faith and the world.
Classical Logic Theology Leadership ✓ Open to PublicThe Sveti Mardarije Academy is a ministry first and a school second. We believe that cost should never be the reason an Orthodox child is denied a faith-rooted education.
Every year, a portion of our program surplus is set aside as a scholarship fund — need-based, confidential, and administered with the discretion and dignity every family deserves.
If your family is experiencing financial hardship, please indicate this when completing the interest form. All scholarship inquiries are handled privately between the family and our leadership.
Full and partial scholarships available for families who demonstrate financial need. No family will be turned away solely due to cost.
Scholarship applications are handled privately and discreetly. Your situation is shared only with those who need to know.
Scholarships are funded from program surplus. As the Academy grows, so does our capacity to support more families in need.
Express your family's interest today. We are currently in the enrollment planning phase — families who register early will be first to receive updates, pricing, and enrollment details.
Express Interest — It's FreeAn honest look at the road from concept to first class.
If something is not answered here, the survey has a free-text field — please ask.
No. The Academy is rooted in the Serbian Orthodox tradition and offers Serbian language as an option, but it is open to all Orthodox families — Greek, Russian, Antiochian, OCA, ROCOR, and any jurisdiction in communion with the Diocese.
Accreditation is a Year-2 goal. For Year 1, we operate under each family's home-state homeschool law (often via religious exemption), and we issue our own transcripts. Our Compliance Engine maps requirements for all 50 states.
Pricing is being finalized as part of the bishop's review. Our working model uses tiered pricing with significant parish-bulk and multi-child discounts. Final pricing will be announced before sign-ups open.
St. Raphael is a wonderful pan-Orthodox option. We complement it with: explicit Serbian heritage tracks, parish-co-op infrastructure built into the model, and an integrated Compliance Engine that handles state homeschool paperwork for enrolled families.
Yes — that is exactly the model. If your parish priest is interested, please indicate so on the survey and we will reach out with the parish-host packet.
The Academy is a project of leadership within the Diocese of New Gracanica – Midwestern America, in formal review with the bishop. A full leadership and advisory roster will be published once the bishop's blessing is received.