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Which Christian Curriculum Is ESA Approved in Arizona? (2026)
Arizona does not publish an ESA-approved Christian curriculum list, but these major publishers are routinely reimbursed: Abeka, BJU Press, Apologia, Sonlight, Master Books, and more.
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There is no official ESA-approved list of Christian curriculums in Arizona. The good news: most major Christian academic publishers are routinely reimbursable because the state evaluates the educational purpose of the purchase, not the publisher's religious convictions.
This guide lists the Christian curricula Arizona families most commonly use with ESA funds, along with how each is typically billed.
Christian Curricula Commonly Reimbursed by ESA
Abeka
Abeka is one of the largest Christian curriculum publishers. Academic courses in math, science, language, and history are generally ESA-eligible. Bible-specific courses may need reimbursement review or private funds.
BJU Press (Bob Jones)
BJU Press academic courses are widely used with ESA. The distance-learning video option and textbook packages both typically qualify.
Apologia
Apologia is a registered ClassWallet vendor and one of the most commonly reimbursed Christian science curricula in Arizona.
Sonlight
Sonlight academic cores are generally reimbursable. Bible packages are often excluded or paid privately.
Master Books
Master Books science, history, and math titles are typically ESA-eligible. Bible-specific titles are usually parent-funded.
The Good and the Beautiful
The Good and the Beautiful math, language arts, handwriting, and science units are typically reimbursable. Bible and history courses that integrate scripture may need review.
Notgrass History
Notgrass History includes history, literature, and Bible in one package. The history and literature portions are generally ESA-eligible; the Bible companion may need to be separated.
Memoria Press and Veritas Press
Memoria Press and Veritas Press Latin, math, literature, and grammar titles bill cleanly. Christian Studies and Bible titles may need review.
What Is Not Automatically Approved
- Standalone Bible or theology courses
- Devotionals and catechisms
- Worship materials
- Religious music or art instruction that is not part of an academic course
How to Confirm for Your Account
Check ClassWallet for the publisher. If they are not listed, use Direct Pay or reimbursement with an itemized receipt. Rules shift, so confirm before you buy.
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Curriculums covered in this guide
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Abeka
Abeka (Pensacola Christian College)
Traditional, textbook-based K-12 Christian curriculum known for phonics-first reading, structured grammar, and a biblical worldview across every subject.
BJU Press
BJU Press
Christian K-12 textbook and video curriculum from Bob Jones University. Strong academics, biblical worldview integration, and well-known science and history programs.
Apologia
Apologia Educational Ministries
Christian science and worldview curriculum for elementary through high school. The Exploring Creation series is a homeschool standard for biology, chemistry, and physics.
Sonlight
Sonlight Curriculum
Literature-based, Christian homeschool curriculum built around living books, missionary stories, and a global history rotation for K-12.
Master Books
Master Books (New Leaf Publishing)
Faith-based K-12 curriculum with a young-earth biblical worldview. Known for open-and-go lesson plans across science, history, and Bible.
The Good & The Beautiful
Jenny Phillips
Christ-centered, literature-rich PreK-12 curriculum that integrates language arts with art, history, and science. Open-and-go with low prep and a strong focus on character and beauty.
Notgrass History
Notgrass History
Christian history, government, and Bible curriculum for elementary through high school. Narrative texts with primary-source readers.
Memoria Press
Memoria Press
Classical Christian curriculum centered on Latin, the great books, and the trivium. Publisher of the widely used Classical Core Curriculum.
Veritas Press
Veritas Press
Reformed classical Christian curriculum and online school known for self-paced history, Bible, and Omnibus programs.
Still have ESA questions?
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