K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Alabama Families
The American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with Advanced Placement (AP), taught live by qualified teachers in US time zones: a full online school or homeschool programme for Alabama families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Alabama families: the American curriculum with AP, plus Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level, taught by qualified teachers in US time zones. From USD 423 per month.
Alabama families use Smartious as a full online school or alongside their own homeschool, with marked work, term reports and transcripts for college applications to University of Alabama, Auburn University, UAB and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Low — Church (cover) school or private tutor
- Paperwork: Light
- Live class times: 7 AM – 4 PM CT — Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in Alabama; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Alabama
Most Alabama homeschoolers enrol in a church school, also called a cover school, which files the attendance notice with the district. The alternative is instruction by a certified private tutor.
University pathways
- University of Alabama
- Auburn University
- UAB
- Samford
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling with an online school legal in Alabama?
Most Alabama homeschoolers enrol in a church school, also called a cover school, which files the attendance notice with the district. The alternative is instruction by a certified private tutor. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Alabama paperwork stays between your family and the state or district, and we can supply course outlines and records for it.
Do you teach the American curriculum and AP for Alabama students?
Yes. Smartious teaches the K-12 American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses, live, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level as options. Students sit AP exams at an authorised school or test centre in Alabama, which we help you find.
Will University of Alabama, Auburn University, UAB accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of Alabama, Auburn University, UAB among them, admit homeschool and online-school students on their transcript, course descriptions, AP and other exam results, essays and references. We provide transcripts, course descriptions and counsellor letters for the Common Application, and help with SAT or ACT preparation.
What are the live class times in Alabama?
Alabama is on Central time. Live classes run 7 AM – 4 PM CT, Monday to Friday. Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs.
How much does Smartious cost for Alabama families?
Fees start from USD 423 per month for Primary and vary by curriculum and level. Every admission starts with a placement assessment, and we send the full fee structure for your child's programme after it.
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- Online School in the USA: Live K-12 Teaching, and AP for Students Whose School Has None
- K-12 American Curriculum Online: How a Live Online School Works From Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Homeschooling in the USA: The Complete 2026 Guide for Parents
What parents say
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“I have peace of mind as a Smartious Homeschool parent. No more traffic and early morning rush to school. Smartious are the most organized homeschool providers.” — Google reviewer, Google review