Kolbe Academy
Independent schoolNapa, CAOnline
At a glance
- Type
- Independent school
- Location
- Napa, CA
- How they serve
- Online
- Approved for
- South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (South Carolina)
- Grades
- Kindergarten to 12th Grade
- Also on official lists in
- West Virginia
- On the official list
- Sep 28, 2026
About Kolbe Academy
Kolbe Academy is a classical, Catholic PK-12 school that provides the curriculum, tools, resources, and support services to make home education possible and achievable. Kolbe Academy offers live-online, asynchronous, digital self-paced, and traditional home school courses across the full spectrum of classical subjects, which may be mixed and matched into a customized course of study for your student. We publish books and materials available for purchase through our bookstore that intentionally align with teachings of the Catholic church. Every family enrolled with Kolbe Academy, whether…
As published on the South Carolina list.
Also approved in another state
The same business appears on these official lists. Each state approves providers on its own, so families should check the program they're paying with.
How Kolbe Academy gets paid
Families order and pay through ClassWallet. Here's what happens on the provider's side, from ESTF's official rules. ChoicePaid doesn't handle payments.
- After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.1
- Student applications for 2026-27 have closed because the program reached its statutory limit of 15,000 students. The Department's approved-provider list was last updated September 28, 2026.2
- Families pay tutors, therapists and other providers through ClassWallet's Pay Vendor, and every Pay Vendor payment needs an invoice.3
Before you book
- 1Check that Kolbe Academy has an approved offering for what you need in ClassWallet. Being on the list doesn't mean every service is approved.
- 2Ask what's included, the total price and any fees before you commit.
- 3If they bill you directly, make sure the invoice has every field ESTF requires. Build a compliant invoice
Questions families ask
Is Kolbe Academy approved for South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund?
Kolbe Academy appears on 2026-27 ESTF Approved Service Provider List, published by South Carolina (Sep 28, 2026). Approvals and offerings change, so confirm on the official program site before you book.
Where is Kolbe Academy?
South Carolina's list gives Napa, CA and says they offer services online. We don't publish street addresses or phone numbers.
How do I pay Kolbe Academy with ESTF funds?
Families pay through ClassWallet, not directly. On the provider's side, per ESTF's rules: After a payment is approved, ClassWallet emails you a confirmation and the money should settle in your bank account within 2 to 10 business days.
Is Kolbe Academy approved in other states?
The same business also appears on West Virginia's Hope Scholarship list (Oct 10 and 2026). Each state approves providers separately, so check the program you're paying with.
Is this listing managed by the business?
Not yet. It shows only what South Carolina publishes. The owner can claim it for free to add a description and website.
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Sources
- 1. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 8, updated Nov 19, 2025
- 2. Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program, South Carolina Dept. of Education, updated Oct 9, 2026
- 3. ESTF Education Service Provider Guide (November 2025), SC Dept. of Education ESTF provider guide, p. 6, updated Nov 19, 2025