Online homeschool in Charlottesville, Virginia
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Charlottesville families. Built for UVA Echols/Jefferson Scholars, James Madison, Washington & Lee, and Ivy League applications.
Charlottesville UVA-affiliated academic families homeschool to give children the academic depth that UVA Echols Scholars (top 5% of admitted UVA students) and Jefferson Scholars Foundation require. Cambridge A-Level rigour particularly strengthens these competitive UVA honors admissions.
Charlottesville is UVA-centric (University of Virginia, the South's flagship public university) — many UVA academic and professional families homeschool to give children deeper preparation than Albemarle County Schools provide. The UVA Echols Scholars and Jefferson Scholars programmes are particularly competitive admissions targets.
220K metro residents
University pathways
- University of Virginia (UVA)
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Mary Baldwin University (Staunton, 45min west)
- James Madison University (1hr north)
- Washington & Lee (Lexington, 1.5hr west)
- Sweet Briar College
- Virginia Tech (3hr southwest)
Charlottesville neighbourhoods we serve
North Downtown · The Corner (UVA-adjacent) · Belmont · Fry's Spring · Rugby Road · Greenbrier · Pantops · Crozet · Earlysville · Free Union · Keswick · Ivy · Glenmore · Forest Lakes · Ruckersville (Greene County) · Madison · Orange
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smartious help Charlottesville families apply to UVA Echols Scholars and Jefferson Scholars Foundation?
Yes. UVA Echols Scholars (top 5% of admitted UVA students) and Jefferson Scholars Foundation (UVA's most prestigious scholarship — full ride plus enrichment funding) are among America's most competitive undergraduate admissions. Cambridge A-Level rigour, particularly Further Mathematics, Physics, and Classical languages, is highly valued. We provide free Common App, UVA-specific application support, and Jefferson Scholars interview preparation guidance.
How does Virginia's Home Instruction Statute work for Charlottesville families?
Charlottesville City and Albemarle County families file annual Notice of Intent (NOI) by August 15 with their respective school division superintendents, plus annual evidence of progress (standardised test, evaluator letter, or alternative). Smartious provides transcripts and curriculum documentation. Religious Exemption pathway is also available for qualifying families.
Which Charlottesville and Central Virginia areas do you serve?
All of Greater Charlottesville including North Downtown, The Corner (UVA-adjacent), Belmont, Fry's Spring, Rugby Road, Greenbrier, Pantops, plus Albemarle County (Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Keswick, Ivy, Glenmore, Forest Lakes), and surrounding counties (Greene — Ruckersville, Madison, Orange, Fluvanna, Nelson).
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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