Welcome To The Well-Trained Mind Academy
The Well-Trained Mind Academy (WTMA) provides live, online middle and high school classes for students looking for a high-quality, customizable education. The academy focuses on classical education, and courses are taught by seasoned educators with a passion for helping students excel.
Our academy is ideal for:
- Families pursuing a classical education without a religious affiliation
- Homeschooling families looking for additional support
- Students transitioning to homeschool from brick and mortar schools
- Families looking for a full-time live online education
Classical Education:
Teaching Students How to Learn
Our teaching methods are based on the three-part classical pattern of training the mind, called the trivium. Students begin their studies by learning the foundations of a subject. Questioning and argumentation (logic skills) follow. Finally, students are taught how to express their own ideas about their subjects. At the heart of our curriculum is our mandate to teach students how to learn, so that they may leave WTMA with the motivation to pursue knowledge their whole lives.
Well-Trained Mind Academy Tuition
Your WTMA tuition payment funds two important things: live, interactive instruction from a qualified teacher who provides individualized grading and feedback, and ongoing administrative support. We don't just offer online classes; we guarantee consistent, high-quality instruction for your student.
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The Well-Trained Mind Academy presents classical education curriculum for middle and high school students in a live, interactive environment. WTMA values a learning environment in which students can interact directly with the instructor and fellow students in real-time. Live classes allow students to practice articulating their original ideas.
We also offer lectures in a delayed format for students whose schedules require more flexibility. Tutoring services are available for students needing extra attention in a certain subject area.
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“I feel the academy has helped me to learn how to manage my time well. I’m the only one responsible for getting my school work done, so if I do it early, then I can do something fun, like read a book. If I do it late, then I’m using my weekend time to do it. So, I’ve really grown a lot in my time management.”
Kate Goggins
“I like that courses have multiple meetings each week (versus local in-person classes, which typically meet once per week). The instructors have all been well qualified and professional, and also caring. When I needed to make a late level switch to get appropriate rigor, the need was accommodated after the drop/add period. WTMA has a strong reputation and a robust set of course offerings and time slots.”
WTMA Parent
“Engaging and rigorous classes, caring and knowledgeable instructors that truly care for students. Also, the entire WTMA staff is extremely helpful and caring.”
WTMA Parent
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Registration for the 2025-2026 Academic Year is Open!