{"id":4265,"date":"2023-09-11T21:42:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T21:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=4265"},"modified":"2025-09-08T22:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:02:08","slug":"homeschooling-in-nj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Homeschooling in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you thinking about making the switch to homeschooling<\/a>? You\u2019re not alone. Many parents are seeking more flexibility and autonomy than traditional schools can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Garden State is a great place to begin your home education journey. New Jersey is a fairly easy state when it comes to homeschooling! In addition, NJ homeschooling laws<\/a> are minimal and allow for plenty of customization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve homeschooled before, or you\u2019re wondering how to get started<\/a>, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about homeschooling laws in the State of New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in New Jersey at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Jersey – The Garden State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>6-16<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Jersey homeschool laws do not define any qualifications for parents who want to homeschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Parents are not required to provide a formal Notice of Intent when deciding to homeschool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s best to give your child\u2019s school some form of notice if you are withdrawing them in the middle of the school year. This can help prevent any issues with truancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some parents will send a withdrawal notice to the school only or to the school district superintendent as well. If you do send any kind of notice, be sure to also keep a copy for your records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For high school students only:<\/strong> Parents who unenroll their high school student must complete a transfer form, indicating their intent to educate the student elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The compulsory attendance age for New Jersey is ages 6-16. There is no requirement for hours or days of instruction. Parents are able to make a flexible schedule that works best for their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

State law does not provide a list of required subjects for homeschoolers to learn. However, homeschool instruction in New Jersey needs to be equivalent to what is being taught in New Jersey public schools. Subjects in New Jersey public schools include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n