Online homeschool in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Chattanooga and tri-state families. Built for UTC, Lee University, Covenant College, and Volkswagen-tech corridor families.
Chattanooga's tech transformation (gigabit fiber, Volkswagen, startup ecosystem) plus Lookout Mountain Christian heritage creates a unique homeschool culture. Cambridge A-Level rigour strengthens UTC Honors and Covenant College academic applications. Tennessee Promise covers free community college for homeschool graduates.
Chattanooga's tech transformation (Volkswagen North American plant, EPB municipal gigabit fiber network — fastest in America, US Pipe, growing startup ecosystem) plus McKenzie Arena and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga create a distinctive tech-and-manufacturing homeschool community. Plus stunning Tennessee River + Lookout Mountain outdoor culture.
570K metro residents
University pathways
- UT Chattanooga (UTC)
- Lee University (Cleveland, TN, 30min north)
- Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA — 20min south)
- Southern Adventist University (Collegedale, 25min east)
- Vanderbilt (Nashville, 2.5hr west)
- UT Knoxville (1.5hr east)
Chattanooga neighbourhoods we serve
Riverview · North Chattanooga · St. Elmo · Lookout Mountain (TN) · Signal Mountain · Hixson · Soddy-Daisy · Ooltewah · Collegedale · East Brainerd · Red Bank · East Ridge · Fort Oglethorpe (GA) · Ringgold (GA) · Dalton (GA, 30min south) · Cleveland TN
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
How does Smartious work with Tennessee's Church-Related Umbrella for Chattanooga families?
Approximately 60% of Tennessee homeschoolers use Church-Related Umbrella schools for minimal state oversight. Chattanooga-area umbrellas include Aaron Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, and Christian Educators Association International (CEAI). Smartious provides curriculum documentation that satisfies umbrella requirements. Annual umbrella fees range $200-$500. Hamilton County, Bradley County, and Walker County (GA border) families all use the same model.
Does Smartious help Chattanooga families apply to UTC and Covenant College?
Yes. UT Chattanooga, Lee University, Covenant College, Southern Adventist, and Vanderbilt all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Covenant College (Lookout Mountain) particularly welcomes academically-rigorous Christian homeschool graduates. We provide free Common App, UTC Honors application, Lee University Trustee Scholar preparation, and recommendation letters.
Which Chattanooga and tri-state areas do you serve?
All of Greater Chattanooga including Riverview, North Chattanooga, St. Elmo, Lookout Mountain TN, Signal Mountain, Hixson, Soddy-Daisy, Ooltewah, Collegedale, East Brainerd, Red Bank, East Ridge. Plus Georgia border families (Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Dalton) and Tennessee River Valley (Cleveland TN, Chickamauga). Note: GA families follow Georgia homeschool law — we serve all three states (TN, GA, AL borderlands).
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What parents say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 130+ reviews. Read our Google reviews
“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.” — Allan H., Google review