Arizona families can use ESA funds toward a bina education

bina is an accredited online school for ages 4–12: small classes, project-based learning, and classmates from around the world.

Arizona will help pay for your child’s education. Seriously.

Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program gives families public funding to use on private and alternative education options—including online schools like bina.
If you’re an Arizona resident, your family is likely eligible. Most families qualify simply by living in the state. No income requirements. No special forms.
You can use $7,000 to $8,000 of ESA funds to offset your child's
tuition at

How it works

1

Apply to ESA

Submit a notice of intent to your local school district. This is a simple form that lets the district know you’re planning to homeschool your child for the upcoming school year.
2

Use your ESA funds

Once approved, ESA funds will be added to your account every quarter—about $7,000 per student per year.
3

Enroll at bina

Our team will walk you through how to submit your bina tuition for approval. Then your child can start learning with us right away.
Need help?
We’ve guided dozens of families through the process—just book a time to talk to our ESA support team.

Why parents choose bina

bina provides all the benefits of homeschooling (and none of the hard parts)

Your child gets the attention they deserve.

bina keeps classes small (just 8 kids max) so your child is seen, heard, and supported. Our warm, experienced teachers lead the learning and keep kids engaged, while you get to focus on being the parent, not the planner.

We’re globally accredited and aligned with U.S. standards

Your child’s education at bina meets U.S. Common Core and goes beyond it, with accreditation recognized worldwide. You stay in the loop with weekly updates and a dedicated Family Success Manager.

Meaningful friendships with kids around the world

Each day, your child learns alongside classmates from 40+ countries, building real friendships and a sense of belonging, no matter where you’re logging in from. It’s school that feels personal, playful, and grounded.

Learning through adventure, one biome at a time

Our year is built around 9 themed biomes. Every 5 weeks, the whole school moves to a new one, like Marine or Rainforest, where every subject connects to that theme. This helps kids make deeper connections between ideas and the world around them. Keeping learning fresh, immersive, and memorable.

What parents say

"bina has helped us navigate SEL in a fun way and develop her independence and confidence!"

Lorena Marden

"My grandson is a hands on and visual learner. Where we live there are no real learning programs geared towards different learning styles. bina has been a blessing for Aydin and our family. The worry and stress have eased tremendously."

Diedre Shakir

“Lily’s love for learning and creativity really gets to shine at bina. As her parents, we are inspired knowing her weekly goals and progress as discussed with us by her teachers and support team.”

Rae Bram

“We spent all of 2023 traveling through all 7 continents. We tried homeschooling, world schooling and even unschooling. Finding bina helped us to bridge the gap we were missing with the other education options we tried.”

Sarah Schmirl

"bina has helped us navigate SEL in a fun way and develop her independence and confidence!"

Lorena Marden

"My grandson is a hands on and visual learner. Where we live there are no real learning programs geared towards different learning styles. bina has been a blessing for Aydin and our family. The worry and stress have eased tremendously."

Diedre Shakir

“Lily’s love for learning and creativity really gets to shine at bina. As her parents, we are inspired knowing her weekly goals and progress as discussed with us by her teachers and support team.”

Rae Bram

“We spent all of 2023 traveling through all 7 continents. We tried homeschooling, world schooling and even unschooling. Finding bina helped us to bridge the gap we were missing with the other education options we tried.”

Sarah Schmirl

The questions we hear most from parents like you.

What is the ESA program?

ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) is Arizona’s education savings account program. It gives parents access to public funds to use for private school, online school, tutoring, or other approved education options.

How much money do I get?

On average, Arizona ESA accounts receive around $7,000 per student per year. That covers full-time tuition at bina, with no out-of-pocket cost.

Who qualifies?

Nearly every K–12 student living in Arizona qualifies. There are no income limits or special requirements for most families.

Is bina an approved school?

Yes! bina is an ESA-approved, accredited online school. We’ve helped dozens of Arizona families use ESA funds to cover their child’s full tuition.

Can I use ESA if my child was in public school?

Yes. ESA is open to students from any school background—including public, charter, homeschool, or private.

What grades does bina serve?

We currently serve children ages 4–12 (roughly pre-K through Grade 6).

Is this homeschooling?

Technically, yes. For legal purposes, ESA considers you a homeschooling family—but we handle the curriculum, teaching, and planning. You just get to be the parent again.