EMEA Learning Communities

We are delighted that you are considering joining our EMEA* Learning Communities and look forward to helping your children learn “by study and also by faith.” 

We anticipate that your child will learn important academic concepts and enriching aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for inviting us along on the journey up the mountain of scholarship, as we seek to raise an “Ensign to the nations.”

*EMEA stands for Europe, Middle East, Africa

We offer middle and high school learning communities in Central European Time, during regular school hours. Live classes are held on Zoom. Student interact with their mentors and with each other. 

Find out if we are a good fit for your family:

How to Apply

Visit our Admission Process page. Locate the large blue applications button. Fill out and submit the application. Pay the $35 application fee by using the payment tool located under the blue application button.

7th – 12th Grade students are welcome to enroll in our live EMEA classes anytime during the year, though it is ideal to join at the beginning of the year or at the beginning of 2nd semester. K – 12th Grade students are welcome to enroll in self-paced courses anytime throughout the year.

Full program or à la carte: Most students enroll in the full live program schedule of classes. All students are welcome to enroll à la carte in any live or self-paced course or courses, at any time.

EMEA High School Tuition

2026-2027 special tuition rate for high school students residing in Europe, the Middle East or Africa is 10 monthly payments of $269, for full enrollment in these 7 online courses:

  • English: Writing Essentials
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
  • US Government and Citizenship
  • Chemistry
  • German 1
  • High School Studio Art
  • High School Art Appreciation
  • Math*

*We will assist you with placement into the math course that matches your skill level.

If you prefer not to enroll in all 7 courses, you may opt to enroll in any of the above individual courses, for $39 per course per month.

EMEA Middle School Tuition

2026-2027 special tuition rate for middle school students residing in Europe, the Middle East or Africa is 10 monthly payments of $239, for full enrollment in these online courses:

  • English: Focus on Language Arts
  • American and British Literature
  • Science: Chemistry and Ecology, Geology and Astronomy
  • US History
  • US Geography
  • Middle School Art
  • Middle School Music Appreciation
  • Math*

*We will assist you with placement into the math course that matches your skill level.

If you prefer not to enroll in all courses, you may opt to enroll in any of the above individual courses, for $34 per course per month.

EMEA Middle School Courses

Each year, our middle school students (7th and 8th grade) attend a set of live, online classes as a Learning Community of no more than 25 students per class. This facilitates the development of great friendships within the Learning Community. Students may opt out of any live class, and tuition will be reduced accordingly.

These courses will be offered live in the 2026-2027 Middle School EMEA Learning Community:

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American and British Literature

2-semester course

This course is a rich and thrilling adventure through some of the finest selections of American and British literature. It is taught in tandem with English: Focus on Language Arts. Students will enjoy engaging lessons, novels, a novella, a short story and poetry. These literature selections will provide a platform for investigations into the importance of family, virtue, Christian discipleship, integrity and courage, as well as literary themes, symbolism, plot-lines, characters, settings, writing styles, etc.

Part 1 Readings (not included)

*Any edition is fine. We recommend obtaining this Chronicles of Narnia boxed set.

Part 2 Readings (not included)

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English: Focus on Language Arts

2-Semester Course

The Lord asks for disciples who are prepared to assist in the building of the Kingdom of God through articulate, well-reasoned persuasion. This course is designed to provide an engaging opportunity for students to improve their language arts comprehension and skills, and to learn to articulate ideas in writing through a variety of cognitive procedures. Instruction interrelates with the American and British Literature course to provide topics for students to use as they articulate their own ideas as well as analyze, interpret, and evaluate the readings. Students will also sharpen their skills through fun games and activities designed to teach grammar and punctuation.

Part 1

During this semester, students will learn how to create a proper outline.  They will learn to write a thesis statement and find evidence to support their thesis and write support paragraphs.  Students will produce narrative essays and explore elements for grammar including:  commas, semi-colons, colons, apostrophe, hyphen, and quotation marks.  Additionally, the class will explore Limericks.

Part 2

Course content for this semester focuses on descriptive essays, narrative poetry.  Students will learn the fundamentals of these writing forms and create their own essays and poems.  Additionally, students will learn how to use a library and choose the “best books.” They will also learn and apply the basic elements of a story including: plot and setting. 

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US History

2-Semester Course

Part 1

The focus of part 1 of this 2-part course is seeing the hand of God in the establishment of the United States. This course is a broad overview of US history. Part 1 starts with the first Americans, explorers, Jamestown and Pilgrims, then proceeding to the 13 Colonies, the American Revolution and the writing of the US Constitution. Students will learn about influential US presidents, the growth of the nation, the War of 1812, slavery and abolitionist movements, the transportation revolution, women’s suffrage, and life in the factories. 

Part 2

In part 2 of this 2-part course, students will continue to see that hand of the Lord in the building of the United States. Part 2 will cover the Civil War, reconstruction, immigration, the American West, The World Wars, The Great Depression, the Korean and Vietnam wars, the Civil Rights Movement and wrap up with an overview of religious freedom.

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US Geography

2-Semester Course

Explore the United States of America through this exciting geography course. Students will learn to appreciate the culture, climate, and physical features of each region. They will be invited to learn about the national parks and the city life, the farms and ranches, the everglades and mountains, the deserts and forests, the plains and shorelines, and the rivers and lakes of our beautiful country. The course will introduce students to some of the most impressive man-made structures and important heritage sites. Games for memorizing the states and capitals are included, along with many fun geography activities. The focus of this course is to inspire gratitude for America, and a desire to preserve this land of promise as we strive to become true disciples of Christ.

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Science Semester 1: Chemistry and Ecology

1-semester course (two 9-week units)

The Chemistry Unit will teach students basic chemistry. The unit will cover atomic structure, molecules and compounds, isotopes, electrons and chemical characteristics of elements, why atoms behave the way they do, ions, chemical reactions, covalent bonds, and ionic bonds. The patterns in chemistry will be presented as evidence of intelligent design.

The Ecology Unit will teach students the fundamentals of the distribution and interactions of organisms within their environment. Students will examine plant and animal populations, communities and ecosystems, from tiny bacteria’s role in nutrient recycling to the effects of tropical rain forest on the Earth’s atmosphere. Students will learn to appreciate the inter-relatedness of all things, as a pattern for Christian unity.

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Science Semester 2: Geology and Astronomy

1-semester course (two 9-week units)

The Geology Unit will help students understand the essential elements that make up the earth. Students will learn to appreciate the Creator’s grand design in the formation of the earth, and our role as stewards. The unit will cover the earth’s layers, the geology of time, rocks, minerals, how the land forms, the geological processes, and how we use the earth’s resources. The unit will finish with a fascinating review of earthquakes and volcanoes.

The Astronomy Unit will teach students about the terrestrial and Jovian planets in our solar system, our sun and moon, the motion of the Earth, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, our universe, galaxies and space exploration. Students will enjoy learning about how God uses heavenly bodies and their motion as a source of rich symbolism for teaching gospel truths.

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Middle School Music Appreciation

1-semester course

This music appreciation course provides students with a rich exploration of of musical eras, along with studying the life and works of great composers. This course is structured to accommodate students with and without previous musical training, aiming to inspire a true sense of understanding and appreciation for music and its application to their lives, and to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Middle School Art

1-semester course

What does art tell us about people throughout the ages? Explore a wide range of art from ancient to modern. Enjoy learning about pottery, sculpture, paintings, drawings and architecture. How has art been used over time, to celebrate and teach others about God? Learn how artistic expression has changed over time, through the Renaissance, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods. Discover how abstract art and surrealism depict emotions without depicting reality. Learn about the incredible art of photorealism. Can a work of art be performed? Find out about the innovation of performance art. Learn how to make the most from a visit an art museum. Benefit from an engaging overview of the elements and principles of art. Meet some prominent Latter-day Saint artists and learn about their work.

EMEA High School

Each year, our high school students (grades 9-12) attend a set of live, online courses, as a Learning Community of no more than 25 students. This facilitates the development of great friendships within the Learning Community.

The courses listed below will be offered live in the 2026-2027 High School EMEA Learning Community. A completely different set of High School courses will be offered live in future years.

Writing

English: Writing Essentials

2-semester course, 1 credit

Will be taught live for the 2026-2027 school year for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.

Always offered as a self-paced course.

The Lord asks for disciples who are prepared to assist in the building of the Kingdom of God through articulate, well-reasoned persuasion. This course focuses on developing student’s skills and strategies for critical, independent reading and writing of expository, narrative, response to literature, and persuasive texts. MLA formatting will be taught. Instruction interrelates with the Science Fiction Literature course to provide topics for students to use as they articulate their own ideas as well as to analyze, interpret, and evaluate the readings. The goal of this course is to support students becoming independent, strategic, critical readers, writers, listeners, and speakers who communicate effectively in various forms, for genuine purposes, and to authentic audiences.

Fantasy

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature

2-semester course, 1 credit

Will be taught live for the 2026-2027 school year for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades.

Always offered as a self-paced course.

This course is a rich and thrilling adventure through some of the finest selections of science fiction and fantasy literature. It is taught in tandem with English: Writing Essentials. Students will become acquainted with several outstanding authors of these genres, through engaging lessons, novels, novellas, short stories and poetry. These literature selections will provide a platform for investigations into the importance of virtue, Christian discipleship, integrity and courage, as well as literary themes, symbolism, plot-lines, characters, settings, writing styles, etc.

Part 1 Readings (not included)

Part 2 Readings (not included)

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U.S. Government and Citizenship

2-semester course, 1 credit

This course is required to graduate.

This course reviews the foundations of the U.S. government and provides information that enables a student to be actively involved in helping to shape America, for good. It focuses on the U.S. Constitution and promotes an understanding of important constitutional principles. 

The goal of the course is to help promote a love of America, freedom, and the U.S. Constitution through reviewing actual laws, Supreme Court cases, and real life scenarios to help students see and understand the impact of various policies and decisions. Students will be able to see the importance of self-government and economic freedom in helping America achieve the prosperity and progression that it has achieved.

Ultimately, students should be better equipped to address untruths, understand good and bad legal and political arguments, and be able to be a voice for good.

Chemistry

Chemistry

2-Semester Course, 1 Credit

Part 1:

This is an introductory course in theories and concepts of modern chemistry. The patterns in chemistry will be presented as evidence of intelligent design. Topics will be presented to increase awareness and understanding of the role of chemistry in everyday life and environmental issues. The first semester emphasizes the physical properties of solids, liquids and gasses,  the atomic and molecular structure, the power of the periodic table and chemical bonding. The laboratory work will develop students’ reasoning power, the ability to apply chemical principles; as well as acquaint students with chemical laboratory techniques.

Click here for Part 1 Supply List

Part 2:

The second semester of chemistry continues to increase awareness and understanding of the role of chemistry in everyday life with emphasis in nomenclature, various types of molecules, as well as calculating and balancing various types of chemical reactions. Students will use the periodic table and rules of chemistry to predict and balance various types of reactions. The laboratory work will continue to develop students’ reasoning power, the ability to apply chemical principles; as well as acquaint students with chemical laboratory techniques.

Click here for Part 2 Supply List

Art

High School Art Appreciation

1-semester course, 0.5 credit

More than an art history class. We study the history of art, yes, but we also study different art mediums, the elements and principles of art, and how to most effectively enjoy an art museum experience. Come see how the Greeks did art. Get into the minds of the Renaissance artists. Find out what Contemporary Art is all about, and how we understand Abstract Art. As part of your assignment options, you will have the opportunity of making art of your own. Or, if you love research or writing, those options are available as well.

High School Studio Art

1-semester course, 0.5 credit

Do you want to sample a variety of art materials and processes? Now is your chance. The Studio Art course allows experiences in the Elements and Principles of Art, through experimenting with and exploring a variety of art media and materials, including drawing, painting (acrylic and watercolor), three-dimensional art, printmaking and digital design. Students will be introduced to artists who exemplify concepts taught in this course. These explorations can lead to further art experiences.

German 1

2-semester course, 1 credit

Our live, weekly German class provides an exciting opportunity to practice German conversation, and enjoy an exciting immersive journey into the language, culture, and history of Germany! Whether you have German ancestry or are simply interested in that part of the world and language, you will explore your own personal connection to it and expand your knowledge and ability to communicate. You will learn about German culture and history through explorations into the holidays, music, food, literature, religion, geography, games etc. You will begin to see how culture and history affect our language, how we live, and our view of the world. This will include insights into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany. You’ll also get fascinating glimpses into other German-speaking countries. You will set and be guided in achieving goals for learning the language and other interests regarding Germany. For those that would appreciate help with their German Family History, we will learn how we can better do that work. All of this will include celebrations of our achievements. High school courses use Babbel Languages. Middle school courses do not use Babbel, but instead use interactive lessons developed by Ensign Peak Academy.