{"id":2841,"date":"2022-11-17T19:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=2841"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:30:43","slug":"north-carolina-homeschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/north-carolina-homeschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschool in North Carolina 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thinking about homeschooling in North Carolina? You\u2019re not alone \u2013 the state had over 101,000 homeschools<\/a> in the 2024-25 school year alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to transition your child from traditional schooling or just starting kindergarten, figuring out all of the legalities and requirements can feel overwhelming. Luckily, the North Carolina homeschool laws are fairly straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to do your research, as homeschool laws vary by state<\/a>. Once you’ve taken care of the legal aspects, you’ll be set to embark on your new homeschooling journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in North Carolina at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

North Carolina – The Tar Heel State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>7-16<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Required annually<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>None required<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>Nine months per year<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>Instructors must have a high school diploma or equivalent<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As your child\u2019s educator, you must have a high school diploma (or equivalent). If you do not meet these requirements, you may hire a private tutor<\/a> to teach instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In North Carolina, homeschooling isn’t just doing school at home. Instead, the person teaching at home must register the homeschool as a non-public school with the state. This is the necessary first step to legally teach at home in North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, you\u2019ll need to file a Notice of Intent with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education<\/a> (NCDNPE) to establish your homeschool. This notice needs to be submitted only once, beginning after July 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To establish your homeschool, you\u2019ll need to first give it a name. Homeschool names must abide by the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n