Aquinas Learning LLC

What Aquinas Learning LLC does

Aquinas Learning LLC is a privately held, founder-owned Catholic classical homeschool curriculum provider headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. Founded in 2009 by Rosario Reilly, a homeschooling mother of five with a Master's of Education from Marymount University, the company operates a K-12 curriculum built on the classical trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) and Catholic scholastic reasoning. The curriculum is organized into a three-cycle rotating thematic structure (Old Testament/Ancient History/Biology; New Testament/Medieval/Astronomy; CCC/Modern History/Chemistry) that the entire family studies together at age-appropriate skill levels, with cycles repeating at deeper levels every four years to strengthen switching costs across the K-12 arc. Curriculum content is delivered through a Moodle/Classrunner-based course site (aquinas2.classrunner.com) that hosts weekly assignments, parent guides, syllabi, quizzes, digital memory work audio sets (Catechism, history, science, Latin, Greek), and a private member forum. Sells through a SquareSpace storefront and uses Zoom, Groups.io email loops, and Facebook for community and live instruction.

The business operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model with three go-to-market channels: (1) Aquinas Learning Independent (ALH/ALI) — direct e-commerce module sales for families using the curriculum entirely at home, priced $185 (Parva PreK-K), $250 (Prima I/II Grades 1-6) and $75 per Schola Alta course per family per year; (2) Aquinas Learning Virtual Center (ALVC) — HQ-owned live online classes via Zoom, with course enrollment bundled at pricing such as $425 for ADV Rhetoric; and (3) Licensed in-person hybrid homeschool centers — independently owned and operated centers paying a $700 first-year director license ($350 per Schola Prima/Alta division) and $350 annual renewal, currently numbering ~10 U.S. locations across 8 states plus one international center in the Philippines. Customers are exclusively Catholic homeschool families (PreK-12), and the company carries the Newman Guide Recommended endorsement from the Cardinal Newman Society. As of 2024 the Manassas flagship center enrolls ~175 students and total network enrollment is ~215 students across all centers and the virtual center, with ~15 HQ employees and no institutional funding.

Revenue is generated entirely through module sales, ALVC enrollment, annual director licensing fees, and minor supplementary materials (e.g., $12.99 digital audio sets). Strategic moats include brand/intangible assets (Newman Guide endorsement, 15-year operating history), switching costs (the 4-year repeating cycle architecture), ecosystem lock-in (center director network, advisory relationships with the Circe Institute, Institute for Excellence in Writing, and Catholic scholars), and a multi-channel distribution model that leverages independent center operators to expand geographic reach without proportional HQ headcount. Past graduates have been accepted to Ave Maria, Benedictine College, Christendom, Franciscan, Thomas Aquinas College, Villanova, VMI, and others, providing a tangible customer-outcome proof point for the niche.

Name

Aquinas Learning LLC

Legal name

Aquinas Learning LLC

Website

https://aquinaslearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aquinas Learning LLC is a Manassas, Virginia-based Catholic classical homeschool curriculum provider founded in 2009, serving PreK-12 families through a three-cycle rotating curriculum delivered via direct e-commerce module sales, a HQ-owned virtual center, and a network of ~10 licensed in-person hybrid homeschool centers across the U.S. and the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Homeschool Curriculum and Instruction

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homeschool Hybrid / University-Model / Microschool Networks (Private) (EDAJABAO)

Keywords

• Catholic homeschool curriculum
• Classical education
• K-12 homeschool program
• Hybrid homeschool centers
• Online homeschool classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Manassas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Curriculum Module Sales (ALH - Independent): Families purchase course modules directly for independent at-home use. Pricing is per family (not per student), covering all children in that level within one household. Modules provide one school year of access to the course site, parent guide, forum membership, and member discounts.
2. Virtual Center Enrollment (ALVC): Families purchase enrollment through the Aquinas Learning Virtual Center (owned and operated by AL HQ), which bundles a course module with a seat in live Zoom classes taught by trained mentors. The ALVC offers evening classes with students from around the world, with prices varying by course level (e.g., ADV Rhetoric $425 per course per family).
3. Center Director Licensing: New center directors pay a $700 first-year license fee ($350 for Schola Prima K-6 division and $350 for Schola Alta 7-12 division). Annual renewal fees are $175/year per division. Directors receive a 75% discount on curriculum modules for their own family, and independently set center tuition fees.
4. Materials Sales: The company sells supplementary materials including the Cycle 2 Memory Works audio set ($12.99 digital) and other curriculum support materials. Many core materials are freely available in digital format to registered families via the course site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Aquinas Learning LLC provides a classical, distinctly Catholic K-12 homeschool curriculum (known as ALH) and accompanying live virtual instruction (Aquinas Learning Virtual Center / ALVC). It sells integrated curriculum modules across grade bands — Schola Parva (PreK-K), Schola Prima I (Grades 1-3), Schola Prima II (Grades 4-6), and Schola Alta (Grades 7-12) — covering humanities, math, science, Latin, and the classical liberal arts. The company also licenses its curriculum to independent directors who run hybrid homeschool centers nationwide.

Product overview

Aquinas Learning LLC offers a Catholic, classical, and scholastic homeschool curriculum for K-12th grade, delivered through a modular product architecture with three primary divisions: Schola Parva (PreK-K), Schola Prima I-II (Grades 1-6), and Schola Alta I-II (Grades 7-12). The curriculum uses a three-cycle rotating structure covering themes of Old Testament/Ancient History/Biology, New Testament/Medieval History/Astronomy, and Catechism/Modern History/Chemistry. Families can access the curriculum through three channels: Aquinas Learning Independent (ALI) for independent homeschoolers, the Aquinas Learning Virtual Center (ALVC) for live online classes via Zoom, or licensed in-person hybrid homeschool centers. Individual course modules are priced at $185-$250 for elementary levels and $75 per course for Schola Alta, with director licensing available at $700 first year. The program integrates classical liberal arts education with Catholic scholastic reasoning, emphasizing the trivium (grammar, logic, rhetoric) and quadrivium (mathematics), with supplementary products including Cycle 2 Memory Works audio materials and comprehensive director licensing packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schola Parva Curriculum A classical Catholic homeschool curriculum designed for PreK and Kindergarten, covering religion, math, language arts, science, history, music, and art in an age-appropriate classical format for the youngest learners.
• Schola Prima I Curriculum A classical Catholic homeschool curriculum for Grades 1-3, integrating religion, math, language arts, history, science, music, art, and introductory Latin using the Trivium-based classical method.
• Schola Prima II Curriculum A classical Catholic homeschool curriculum for Grades 4-6 that builds on Schola Prima I, expanding into formal Latin study, logic, classical literature, math, science, history, and the fine arts.
• Schola Alta Curriculum A classical Catholic homeschool curriculum for Grades 7-12 covering logic, rhetoric, advanced Latin, mathematics (including Algebra I/II and Geometry), classical literature, history, science, philosophy, and theology at the Logic and Rhetoric stages.
• Aquinas Learning Virtual Center (ALVC) A live, online-only homeschool center delivering Aquinas Learning's classical Catholic curriculum via weekly synchronous classes in religion, math, language arts, Latin, and other core subjects for enrolled K-12 students.
• Licensed Aquinas Learning Hybrid Homeschool Centers Independent, locally operated homeschool centers licensed by Aquinas Learning LLC that deliver in-person classical Catholic classes one day per week using the company's curriculum, blending classroom instruction with at-home study.
• Director License Program A licensing program that grants independent directors the right to operate an Aquinas Learning-affiliated hybrid homeschool center, including use of the curriculum, methodology, and operational framework in exchange for licensing fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to Catholic colleges including Ave Maria, Benedictine College, Catholic University of America, Christendom College, Franciscan University, Thomas Aquinas College, Villanova, VMI, and others — some with scholarships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Circe InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Circe Institute, founded by Andrew Kern, provides the philosophical and pedagogical foundation for Aquinas Learning's classical education approach. Aquinas Learning explicitly references and endorses Circe Institute resources (definitions of classical education, audio talks, and publications) as part of its educational framework. The relationship is intellectual and advisory rather than formal commercial.
• Cardinal Newman SocietycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Cardinal Newman Society (led by Patrick Reilly) provides third-party endorsement of Aquinas Learning as a Newman Guide Recommended Catholic Curriculum Provider. This endorsement is a key trust signal and marketing asset prominently displayed across Aquinas Learning's website and promotional materials.
• Licensed Aquinas Learning Center Directors (10+ independent operators)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent individuals and organizations (e.g., Meg Flicek in MN, Elizabeth Hadi in NC, Faith Rose in NJ, Rosario Reilly in VA, etc.) are licensed to operate hybrid homeschool centers using the Aquinas Learning curriculum. Directors pay an annual license fee and sell curriculum enrollment and center tuition to local families. They operate independently but are aligned under the Aquinas Learning brand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Classical Conversations: Classical Christian education community operating co-op-based homeschool programs across the U.S. directly comparable in its hybrid co-op delivery model, classical scope, and community-driven growth approach.
• Kolbe Academy: Catholic homeschool program offering K-12 curriculum with both classical and traditional tracks and a homeschool co-op/hybrid model. Closely comparable to Aquinas Learning's hybrid-center model and Catholic classical framing.
• Seton Home Study School: The largest Catholic homeschool curriculum provider in the U.S., serving K-12 with both online and textbook delivery. Directly comparable to Aquinas Learning as a Catholic homeschool curriculum alternative for the same family buyer, but with a much larger scale and more established brand.
• Memoria Press: Classical Christian homeschool curriculum publisher with a complete K-12 scope and sequence including Latin, logic, and rhetoric. Comparable to Aquinas Learning's classical trivium emphasis and family-style structure, though not Catholic-specific.
• Angelicum Academy: Catholic classical homeschool program offering a Great Books based curriculum with optional hybrid academy model. Directly comparable to Aquinas Learning's classical Catholic approach and family-style integrated learning.
• Mother of Divine Grace: Catholic homeschool program providing individualized curriculum plans and classical liberal arts content. Targets the same Catholic homeschool family and overlaps with Aquinas Learning's classical/Catholic positioning and online-asynchronous delivery.
• Homeschool Connections: Catholic online homeschool provider offering live and recorded online classes. Closely comparable to Aquinas Learning's ALVC live online class model for Catholic homeschool families.

Others

• The Circe Institute: Classical education advocacy and training organization whose pedagogical frameworks underpin Aquinas Learning's classical approach. Comparable as the intellectual and advisor backbone of the program, though not a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Catholic Heritage Curricula: Catholic-focused homeschool curriculum publisher with supplemental and core materials across grade levels. Partial overlap with Aquinas Learning on Catholic identity and family-style materials, but smaller scale.

Regional players

• St. Jerome Classical School (online homeschool programs): Catholic classical school offering online homeschool/remote learning options for families nationwide. Comparable on Catholic classical identity and online delivery, though a smaller and less distributed network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aquinaslearning
• Pinterestpinterest.com/aquinaslearning
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquinaslearning
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquinas-learning-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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