K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Arkansas 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 Arkansas families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Arkansas 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.
Arkansas 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 Arkansas, Hendrix College, Arkansas State and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Low — Annual notice of intent · No testing
- 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 Arkansas; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Arkansas
Arkansas families file a notice of intent with the local superintendent each year (and when starting mid-year). Testing is not required. The state's Education Freedom Account programme has its own eligibility and application rules.
University pathways
- University of Arkansas
- Hendrix College
- Arkansas State
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 Arkansas?
Arkansas families file a notice of intent with the local superintendent each year (and when starting mid-year). Testing is not required. The state's Education Freedom Account programme has its own eligibility and application rules. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas, which we help you find.
Will University of Arkansas, Hendrix College, Arkansas State accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of Arkansas, Hendrix College, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas?
Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.” — Google reviewer, Google review