Homeschooling in the USA
Homeschooling in the USA is regulated at state level, so requirements differ significantly between states.
The homeschooling landscape
The United States has one of the largest and most established homeschooling communities in the world, with well-developed curriculum markets, co-ops, online providers and dual-enrolment options at community colleges.
Legal and regulatory considerations
- Each state sets its own notification, record-keeping, assessment and subject requirements.
- Some states require annual notice of intent, standardised testing or portfolio review; others require very little.
- Check your state's department of education pages for current requirements before withdrawing a child from school.
Common curriculum options
- Full-package secular or faith-based curricula
- Common Core aligned maths and English resources
- Online accredited programmes and community-college dual enrolment
Qualification pathways
- Parent-issued or umbrella-school high school transcript and diploma
- GED where applicable
- AP examinations, SAT and ACT for college applications
Assessment
Many families use annual standardised testing, portfolio review or a mix, depending on state expectations.
University considerations
US colleges routinely receive homeschool applications and publish their own documentation requirements. Check each institution's admission page for the current year.
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