{"id":4278,"date":"2023-09-11T21:54:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T21:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=4278"},"modified":"2025-09-08T22:04:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:04:59","slug":"homeschooling-in-nh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-nh\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Homeschooling in New Hampshire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you wondering how to homeschool<\/a> in New Hampshire? It\u2019s a good idea to do your research first, as homeschool laws vary by state<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve homeschooled before, or you just decided to make the switch to homeschooling<\/a>, you\u2019re in luck! New Hampshire homeschool laws are minimal, allowing parents plenty of freedom and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

New Hampshire – The Granite State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>6-18<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Annual assessments required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>11 subjects required<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>You must notify The Department of Education if your child graduates before age 18.<\/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

There are no specific qualifications listed for parents who wish to homeschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

To homeschool in New Hampshire, you first need to notify a \u201cparticipating agency.\u201d This could be your local school district superintendent, principal of a nonpublic school, or commissioner of education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Notice of Intent<\/a> is due within five days of starting to homeschool or whenever you move to a new school district. Once you send your notice, you should receive a confirmation letter within 14 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also need to send a Notice of Termination<\/a> within 15 days before you stop homeschooling. Many families submit this document to the commissioner of education in addition to the agency they submitted the first notice to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

There are no attendance requirements for homeschool students in NH. Parents can teach for however many hours they need to cover the material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Your New Hampshire homeschool curriculum must include:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/td>Science<\/td>Math<\/td><\/tr>
Government<\/td>History<\/td>Health<\/td><\/tr>
Reading<\/td>Writing<\/td>Spelling<\/td><\/tr>
The constitutions of NH and the United States<\/td>Appreciation of art and music<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Parents do not need to teach these subjects every year, or even year-round. It\u2019s a good idea to keep samples of each subject as proof that the curriculum requirements have been met.<\/p>\n\n\n