| NORTH CAROLINA HOMESCHOOL LAW
Compulsory School Age: 7 - 16 North Carolina state law offers one legal homeschooling option, which is to establish and operate a homeschool. North Carolina defines homeschools as non-public schools in which a parent, legal guardian, or household member provides the student with academic instruction. Two household schools are permitted. In order to begin homeschooling, parents or legal guardians must file a notice of intent with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education upon starting a homeschool program. Homeschool students are required to attend instruction for at least nine calendar months each year, excluding holidays and vacations. There are no required subjects to be taught; however, students are required to participate in annual standardized tests which cover English grammar, reading, spelling, and math. The results of the tests must be made available to the school board for inspection. The parent/teacher must hold a high school diploma or GED to meet the minimum teacher qualifications. Parents must also keep attendance and immunization records and standardized test results. Find a homeschool group in North Carolina. View these websites for more information about North Carolina homeschool laws: Please note: This is a brief summary of North Carolina homeschool law and is presented for informative purposes only and not as legal advice. | 
