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Miacademy

Short, playful video lessons in a kid-friendly online world, K–8, all subjects.

Updated September 2026 · 7 sources

GradesK–8
ApproachOnline, mastery with spiral review
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow (choose lessons)
Screen timeOnline
Video lessonsIncluded: video lessons built in
FaithNo religious content
CostPrice covers all subjects: $480 a year or $48 a month for every subject, not only math (source)
PlacementPlacement tests inside courses
Courses that have one include it in the first lesson.

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What parents say

Parents say kids love the short, funny videos and the game world, and they like switching grade levels by subject and the detailed reports. Common criticisms are uneven math progression, with some levels repeating basics, a few gaps in topics, and that parents must review and choose lessons instead of following a set path.

Parents love

  • Kids enjoy using it
  • Flexible levels by subject
  • Detailed parent reports

Common complaints

  • Uneven math progression
  • Some topic gaps
  • Parents must pick lessons

Who it fits

Best for

  • Steady, about on pace. Engaging for on-pace kids
  • Pictures and diagrams. Visual models and short videos
  • Stories and fun. Game world and entertaining videos
  • Online. Runs online
  • Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons built in
  • Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons built in
  • Minimal: solo work. Kids work on their own online
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching

Less suited for

  • Mostly offline. Screen-based

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Miacademy spiral or mastery?

Miacademy is described as online, mastery with spiral review. It doesn't fit neatly into either approach.

What grades does Miacademy cover?

Miacademy covers grades K–8.

How much does Miacademy cost?

Price covers all subjects: $480 a year or $48 a month for every subject, not only math. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Miacademy Christian or secular?

Miacademy is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Miacademy online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does Miacademy have a placement test?

Yes, it's built in. Placement tests inside courses. Courses that have one include it in the first lesson.

Sources (7)

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