Illuminare Academy offers a Christian and Classical education for Pre - Kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • Rooted in Truth

  • Forming Wisdom

  • Cultivating Wonder

This program partners with families to raise thoughtful, confident, and grounded young people who love what is good, true, and beautiful and are prepared to live with purpose and faith in the world. We want to illuminate the world with the gospel of Christ.

We will be hosting another informational meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church on April 21st at 7 pm.

903 E. Nerge Rd.
Roselle, IL 60172

This is the church we will be meeting at for school. Bring the kids to show them!

Limited Space. Enroll Now!

A Consistent, Christ-Centered Curriculum

Across every grade level, students encounter:

  • A classical scope and sequence

  • Charlotte Mason-inspired methods

  • A biblical worldview

  • Thoughtful, disciplined instruction

Charlotte Mason Philosophy

  • Honors children as persons, created in the image of God

  • Educates the whole child—mind, body, and spirit

  • Centers learning on living books rich in truth, beauty, and goodness

  • Uses narration to cultivate attention, understanding, and articulate expression

  • Favors short, focused lessons that foster diligence and joy in learning

  • Integrates nature study as a means of wonder and stewardship of God’s creation

  • Trains habits of virtue such as attention, obedience, and self-discipline

  • Seeks character formation alongside academic excellence

  • Encourages students to engage ideas personally and thoughtfully

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A Classical Education

Forms students to love truth, goodness, and beauty

  • Rooted in the liberal arts and time-tested ideas

  • Emphasizes clear thinking and articulate expression

  • Develops moral wisdom and strong intellectual habits

  • Centers learning on close reading and thoughtful discussion

  • Encourages students to engage ideas deeply and charitably

  • Prepares lifelong learners for faithful leadership and meaningful lives

Hybrid Model

We partner with families through a flexible on-campus schedule:

Families may choose:

  • 2 days on campus

    OR

  • 4 days on campus

Illuminare is a Latin verb meaning "to light up," "shine on," or "enlighten", serving as the root for the English word "illuminate". It signifies brightening something, making it clear, or illuminating it literally or figuratively.

CHRIST CENTERED

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CLASSICAL

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ENTREPRENEURIAL

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CHARLOTTE MASON

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CHRIST CENTERED ~ CLASSICAL ~ ENTREPRENEURIAL ~ CHARLOTTE MASON ~

We are serving families in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.

We are meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church.

903 E Nerge Rd, Roselle, IL 60172

Satellite map showing the location of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Roselle, Illinois, near roads including E Nerge Rd, N Plum Grove Rd, and Medinah Rd, with surrounding residential and commercial areas, and highways such as Interstate 290.