Coolnerds are very curious, thrive in a smaller environments, and benefit from an education where they see their selves! Our students have often stated that they "got in trouble" in both public schools and church for asking questions and seeking more than surface level knowledge. In another environment, these students may "get in trouble"....at AJCES this is GOOD trouble and tends to mark future leaders. We accept middle and high schoolers because we love the freedom needed to travel often, get invited to opportunities to work with businesses, obtain internships, work with tools, and more!

Start your journey by submitting an application and emailing a copy of your students transcript or final report card to info@thecoolnerds.org. Please allow 5-7 business days to process. Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with NEXT steps to include a family interview, tour of our learning pod, teacher meet-up, and a one-on-one student assessment.

LIFE is EDUCATION! We use a wide range of educational materials, especially those that are God centered, Afro-centric and encourage knowledge of self. We also use a wide range of hands on experiences, travel opportunities, guest speakers, workshops, online courses, farms, experiments, healing circles, family gatherings, etc. ALL are designed to educate the whole person~spirit, mind, and body.

YES! As a matter of fact, many of our students have gone on to become firemen, doctors, researchers, police officers, teachers, fashion designers, herbalists, engineers, IT specialists, business owners and more! We help them navigate various post high school scenarios and most are living well with zero to little debt. Colleges and companies love homeschoolers because they are mature, flexible, and quick learners!

At this time, we do not offer financial aid. Many times, funding limits our ability to educate freely. Our monthly tuition is an investment that will yield a high return. Most students spend 2-3 years with us and use all of the connections that they will gain to build a solid foundation without limits!

Yes! Some of our youth who have completed the training have already attended births! In many cases they need to be at least 16 to attend hospital births and there is no age restriction when attending home births or birthing centers.