Backorders
Due to the increased demand for homeschool materials, some products may be backordered. These items will be listed on your packing list when you receive your order or you can view the list of all products backordered here. You may order any of the items listed now. We plan to ship these items starting on their "Expected Availability" date.
If your backordered items are used within the first 3 weeks of your curriculum we will ship them out as soon as we receive them. If you have multiple other items on backorder we will ship them when all of the items have arrived in house.
Shipping Timelines
We strive to ship out orders as quickly as possible. Orders usually ship within 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS from the time we receive your order. However, there may be times throughout the year in which your order may be delayed due to the volume of orders (during promotional periods, July and Aug) and we will update this page with estimated ship times accordingly.
Need your materials sooner? Expedited processing and delivery options are available.
Free Shipping
You can get free shipping to the contiguous continental states if:
History / Bible / Literature customers get this free service for a full year. Heirloom members get free shipping for life! See the other benefits of Sonlight.
If your order does not qualify for free shipping
- $5 Media Mail is available for qualifying items under $25.
- $10 trackable shipping is available for orders under $150.
- Other Options can be arranged. Contact us to setup a specific alternative service you would like to pay for.
FedEx® requires a street address (no PO Box) and a phone number.
- Sonlight ships internationally via FedEx or UPS at discounted rates.
- Delivery generally takes 3-5 business days, plus any time in Customs.
- FedEx® and UPS® require a street address (no PO Box) and a phone number.
- If your international order contains backordered items, Sonlight will typically hold your order for up to four weeks in order to ship all possible materials together.
- Please be aware of shipping limitations on orders sent to your country. You are responsible for all duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and other charges required for delivery in the country of destination.
- Incorrect address or address without a phone number can result in your package being held up in customs, resulting in additional delays and charges. Please be sure that the address you give is accurate for delivery within your country.
Shipping Calculator
Get an estimate of your shipping costs. For exact value, proceed to checkout.
Expedited Processing and Shipping Options
Rush Service (faster service in our warehouse)
Rush Service moves your order to the front of the line in our warehouse. If you place your order before 11am (MST), your order will be on its way to you that day. If you place your order after 11am (MST), we will ship your order the next day. It is currently 7:37 AM.
| Order Total |
Rush Cost |
| $0-$149.99 |
$14.95 |
| $150-$299.99 |
10% |
| $300-$699.99 |
8% |
| $700-$999.99 |
5% |
| $1000 and up |
4% |
| Maximum: |
$50.00 |
Expedited Shipping
Sonlight's Rush Service is included in the shipping price displayed any time you choose an expedited shipping option. Expedited shipping options include:
- FedEx Ground Home
- FedEx Express Saver
- FedEx Home Delivery
- FedEx 2Day
- FedEx Standard Overnight
- FedEx Priority Overnight
- FedEx International Priority
Use the Shipping Calculator if you'd like to estimate your shipping costs.
Drop-Shipped Items
We special order a few items--such as less common Rosetta Stone® packages--as needed. You still get all the benefits of ordering through us, but it takes an additional 10 business days for your items to ship.
FAQs
Is my shipment insured against theft or damage?
Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. insures items against damage or theft during transit when shipped via trackable shipping anywhere in the world. We do not insure Postal Service (e.g., Media Mail) deliveries unless you specifically request and pay for the service. Though we don't often ship via UPS, we do insure items against damage or theft during transit when shipping via UPS.
Which items qualify for Media Mail shipping?
The following items generally qualify for Media Mail:
- Books
- Instructor's Guides
- CDs
- DVDs
- Computer programs
- Extra Activity sheets and other stacks of paper
These items do NOT qualify for Media Mail:
- The Sonlight Catalog
- Science supply kits and components
- Non-media resources such as microscopes, the markable map, art supplies, puzzles, etc.
- Math kits and components
- Handwriting supplies/manipulatives such as the chalk board, chalk, foam mat, etc.
- Instruments
- Binders
- Free Gifts
Please note: The United States Postal Service maintains these rules for Media Mail. Unfortunately, Sonlight cannot make exceptions to what we can ship via Media Mail. If you have any questions, please contact us.
When you start the check-out process, your shopping cart will let you know if you order qualifies for Media Mail. If you cannot choose the Media Mail option when you check out, your order does not qualify for it (either because your order is over $150 and receives free trackable shipping, or because your order contains one or more items that we are not allowed to ship Media Mail).
What Import Restrictions are there for Sonlight products?
- Restrictions on biologically active items to Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South Africa: Due to import restrictions on biologically active items (soil, seeds, yeast, etc.), Sonlight cannot ship certain science supply kits to certain countries. Here is a list of those items, plus the countries we may not ship them to:
- Science Supplies Kit A (#ASK)—Anguilla, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Science Supplies Kit D (#DSK)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Microscopy Science Supplies Kit E (#ESKM)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Science Supplies Kit G (#GSK)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- General Science Supplies Kit H (#HSKA)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Science Supplies Kit 150 (#150-35)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Advanced Dissection Kit with Specimens (#250-30)—Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa
- Advanced Biology Dissection Animals & Trays (#550-16)—Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Extra Dissection Animals & Trays for Additional Student (#SS122)—Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa
If you live in one of these countries, you will have to find equivalent items locally. If you order a package containing restricted items, we will remove those items from your package and reduce your cost accordingly.
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