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“My favorite thing about INSPIRE is I have more time to spend with my family and friends.”

Stefanie Plane
INSPIRE Graduate

INSPIRE Student
“Because of INSPIRE, every day I go to school in the real world, learning from books and life's spontaneous experiences."

Delanie Ross
INSPIRE Graduate

INSPIRE Student
“What I like most about INSPIRE is the flexibility it is going to provide me to graduate early!”

Cassadie Ropp
11th Grade INSPIRE Student

INSPIRE Student
“I feel like the teachers really care about me personally at INSPIRE.”

Gregory Hamilton
11th Grade INSPIRE Student

Free Online School in Idaho

Students throughout Idaho are thriving at INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school. INSPIRE gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Authorized as a charter school by the Idaho Charter School Commission, our mission at INSPIRE is to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program featuring:

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy is provisionally accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), one of six regional accrediting organizations for higher education institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED is an organization representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.

Welcome to INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy

INSPIRE is not just a fully-accredited online school. It’s a tight knit school community offering all the services and resources needed to create a well-rounded student experience with:

  • Outstanding teachers focused on each student's success.
  • Volunteer service opportunities that develop leadership and community awareness.
  • Field trips that connect our families and promote healthy outdoor play.
  • A wide range of clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth.
  • An involved community of students and their families.

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Accreditation:

INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, is provisionally accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC). Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.