K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Colorado 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 Colorado families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Colorado 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.
Colorado 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 Colorado Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Moderate — Notice 14 days before · 172 days · Testing in odd grades
- Paperwork: Moderate
- Live class times: 6 AM – 3 PM MT — Early classes leave the afternoon free for outdoor and extracurricular life
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in Colorado; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Colorado
Colorado's home-based education option needs a notice of intent 14 days before starting and then every year, 172 days of instruction averaging four hours a day, and a standardized test or a qualified evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Families can instead enrol in an independent school that runs a home-study programme.
University pathways
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State
- University of Denver
- Colorado College
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 Colorado?
Colorado's home-based education option needs a notice of intent 14 days before starting and then every year, 172 days of instruction averaging four hours a day, and a standardized test or a qualified evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Families can instead enrol in an independent school that runs a home-study programme. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado, which we help you find.
Will University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado 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 Colorado?
Colorado is on Mountain time. Live classes run 6 AM – 3 PM MT, Monday to Friday. Early classes leave the afternoon free for outdoor and extracurricular life.
How much does Smartious cost for Colorado 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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- Virtual School in the USA: Rural Districts, Alaska, Hawaii and the Last Two Years of High School
- 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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“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