In partnership with the ACCS
Transforming Classical Education
with the K-14 Model
We are redefining the path from high school to college by integrating classical K-12 education with early college and beyond.
This model of education takes advantage of both university accreditation, while also creating a deeply formational, local learning community where love for Christ, love for people, and love for place flourish.
What is a Christian Hall?
A Private Christian Hall bridges the gap between accredited degrees from online university programs, and the formational power of local wisdom and mentorship.
We based this model on the Oxford University college tutorial system, in which:
First, students join a Private Hall in their local community, where they will attend weekly tutorials led by their parents, mentors, and community leaders.
Then, Hall Members enroll in classes and degree programs from a university partner.
Day-to-Day, students participate in online lectures, private research, hand-on experiences, and small-group academic discussion with their local tutors.
Christian Halls Classical partners with Classical Schools to extend learning beyond the traditional high school model. We integrate accredited dual enrollment and introduce grades 13 and 14 (or the traditional college freshman and sophomore years) to existing school structures. This local education pathway takes students all the way through to a Bachelor’s Degree or a Masters Degree by:
Completing a fully accredited Associate’s degree by high school graduation.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in just two additional years through a structured, tutorial-based learning model in collaboration with the ACCS.
Offers additional study opportunities through the Masters and PHD levels, while remaining closely tied with their classical school.
All Christian Halls are united by a deep commitment to Christ-centered human formation, local self-governance, and the flourishing of their families and civic spaces.
Why This Model Matters
This innovative system bridges the critical gap between high school and college. By keeping the student’s journey at the forefront, we:
Address financial concerns with significant cost savings.
Maintain vital community ties by eliminating the need to relocate.
Provide a structured, accelerated path to a Bachelor’s Degree that builds on core classical education principles.
Reimagines classical formation as unbound to traditional K-12 vs. College, and positions People and their Places as central. This commitment to both personal virtue and duty to place is fundamental to the classical worldview.
Implementation Options
We offer three flexible options to seamlessly integrate our model into your institution
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Assessment-Based Model
With the assessment-based model local faculty tutor students in the area of study in preparation to submit assessments to the University course for grading and examination.
This dual oversight model ensures both the local expertise and the high standards of higher education are fully represented.
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On-Site Credentialed Faculty
For qualified schools, local faculty are credentialed by a CHI partner university, providing course instruction and grading to the students on site*.
This model ensures the highest level of faculty involvement, seamless integration into the current programming and enhanced academic rigor.
*In locations where the partner university has in-person state authorization.
These Classical Halls are Now Accepting Applications!
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Black Hills Christian Collegiate
Black Hills Collegiate offers classical instruction, with a special focus on the Liberal Arts, and on offering the Black Hills a conservative, affordable community college alternative.
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Palatine Hall
The Mission of Palatine Hall is to exist as an Alma Mater to young adults in North Eastern Wisconsin by offering Christian, higher education programs that can be completed without debt.
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Establish Your Local Hall
We'll guide you in integrating an accredited dual-enrollment program and incorporating 13th and 14th grades into your existing school structure, providing your students with an accelerated path to a Bachelor’s Degree that builds on core classical education principles.
Affiliated Universities
on Formation and Human Flourishing (13 min)
“Shape the next generation of local business owners and virtuous tradesmen. Train your local school teachers. Educate your civic leaders. Form the spiritual leaders and pastors that will lead your families and churches. Rebuild self-governance, out of love for the flourishing of your family, your town, and your country.”
-Dr. Nicholas Ellis
How can you get involved?
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Start a Hall
We are looking to expand our network of private Christian Halls in Classical schools across the US.
Our CHI Field Guides are ready to meet and train you. In as little as eight weeks you can start offering fully accredited tutorial-based education.
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Join a Hall
Join a local Christian Hall as a student, or apply to become a subject-matter tutor.
Click the link below to create a free member account, browse available Halls and their course offerings, and apply as a student or tutor at a local Private Christian Hall.
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Become a Patron
Do you love our mission, and are you wondering how to help?
Consider sponsoring our Classical branch of Christian Halls. Give us a call, our senior leadership would love to meet with you.
