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How to pick the right level for every Bible program we cover, in one place. Most Bible programs place by grade rather than a test.
Links checked September 2026
| Program | Type | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Abeka Bible | Placement guide | Abeka: Bible kit for Grade 3 Pick the kit for your child's grade; K4 through Grade 6 use Flash-a-Card lessons |
| Answers Bible Curriculum | Placement guide | Answers in Genesis: What Is ABC for Homeschool Pick the workbook by grade: K-1, 2-3 or 4-5; all use the same teacher guide |
| Answers for KidsSupplement | Placement guide | Homeschool.com: Answers Bible Curriculum for Kids Grades 1-6; younger kids do the basics, older kids add the extension sections |
| Apologia Elementary Bible | Placement guide | Rainbow Resource: Word in Motion set, grades K-6 Start with the Old Testament volume; the same book works for K-6 together |
| Apologia Worldview | Placement guide | Christianbook: What We Believe series, volumes 1-4 Any volume works as a start; suggested for ages 6-14, one book per year |
| Awana at HomeSupplement | Placement guide | Awana: how to run Awana from home (with parent guide) Pick the handbook by age: Cubbies (3-4), Sparks (K-2), T&T (3rd-6th), then Trek and Journey for teens |
| Bible Road Trip (Thinking Kids Press) | Placement guide | Thinking Kids Press: levels by grade (K, 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12) Start at Year One; the Family edition covers all ages in one guide |
| Bible Study Guide for All Ages | Placement guide | Bible Study Guide: Order of Study Start with Unit 1 (Joseph); pick the student-page level by age |
| BJU Press Bible | Placement guide | Christianbook: BJU Press Bible by grade Pick the title for your child's grade; K5 is Exploring God's Word, Grade 4 is Pathway of Promise |
| Calvary CurriculumSupplement | Placement guide | Calvary Curriculum: homeschool page and sample lessons Grades 1-6 curriculum starts at Genesis; a separate Little Ones track covers ages 3-6 |
| Christian Liberty Press Bible | Placement guide | Christian Liberty Press: Bible courses by grade Lists one book per grade; Cathy Duffy says the upper books suit students a year or two older |
| Christian Light Bible | Placement guide | Christian Light: Bible courses by grade Pick the Bible course matching the grade; each elementary course is five LightUnits, about one semester |
| Compass Classroom | Placement guide | Compass Classroom: Bible courses (ages 13+ for Old Testament) Browse the Bible and Philosophy & Worldview categories; Old Testament recommended 13+ |
| Friends and Heroes | Placement guide | Friends and Heroes: Homeschool Bible Study Curriculum (free 2-week trial) Ages 7 to 11; start with Series 1, with a free two-week trial available |
| Grapevine Studies | Placement guide | Grapevine Studies: Start Here Kit and quiz Takes a quick quiz plus free sample lessons to pick student level by age |
| Kay Arthur Kids' StudiesSupplement | Placement guide | Precept Ministries: Discover 4 Yourself kids' studies Start with How to Study Your Bible for Kids (about ages 9-12), then pick any topic book |
| LIFEPAC Bible | Free placement test | AOP: free placement tests Free downloadable Bible placement tests for grades 1-12 |
| Ligonier Growing in God's Word | Placement guide | Ligonier Store: pick Level 1 (K-1), 2 (2-3) or 3 (4-5) Choose Presbyterian & Reformed or Baptist edition; sample lessons are downloadable from product pages |
| Memoria Press Christian Studies | Placement guide | Memoria Press: Christian Studies overview Levels I-III can be done in any order; the publisher suggests calling for help picking a start |
| Positive Action for Christ | Placement guide | Rainbow Resource: Positive Action for Christ (PreK-6), grade-by-grade themes Pick the book for your child's grade; each grade has its own theme |
| SchoolhouseTeachers Bible | Placement guide | SchoolhouseTeachers.com: Schoolhouse Bible reading guide by gradeAffiliate link Pick the reading cycle for your child's grade; courses list a grade range |
| Steadfast Curriculum | Placement guide | Steadfast Curriculum: meet the authors and program overview Years run in order starting with Creation to Christ; start in grade 9 |
| Summit Ministries | Placement guide | Summit: Foundations, the 9th grade starting point Start with Foundations in 9th; later volumes can be used on their own |
| The Gospel Project for Kids | Placement guide | Lifeway: Home Edition, start with Semester 1 (Old Testament) Six semesters in order; K-2 or 3-5 workbook per child |
| The Jesus Storybook BibleSupplement | Placement guide | Publisher: Curriculum Kit page with sample lessons Kit targets ages 4-7; the book alone suits ages 2-9 read aloud |
| Veritas Press Bible | Placement guide | Veritas Press: Self-Paced Bible courses and free trial Start with Genesis to Joshua; two-week free trial available; courses go in order |
Almost none do. Bible programs are chosen by grade range, so the notes above say how each one recommends picking a level.
Often, yes. Bible is one of the easiest subjects to teach together, and several programs are written for many ages at once, with extra work for older children. Workbook programs are usually one grade per book.
Not always. Chronological programs work best in order, but many families start with the level that matches their child's grade or reading ability.