Online homeschool in Durham, North Carolina
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Durham and Chapel Hill families. Built for Duke (Trinity College, Pratt Engineering, Pre-Med), UNC Chapel Hill, and NC Central applications.
Durham families uniquely benefit from Duke + UNC Chapel Hill within 10 minutes — the highest concentration of top-tier universities in America after Boston. Cambridge A-Level rigour particularly strengthens Duke Trinity, Pratt Engineering, and direct-admission pre-med pathway applications.
Durham is Duke University's city — Duke + Duke University Health System (one of America's top hospitals) families dominate. Plus North Carolina Central University (HBCU) plus Research Triangle Park western side. Distinct from Raleigh despite being in the same Triangle.
650K Durham + Chapel Hill metro
University pathways
- Duke University
- NC Central University (HBCU)
- UNC Chapel Hill (10min south)
- NC State (Raleigh, 30min east)
- Duke University School of Medicine
- Duke Law
- Duke Fuqua
Durham neighbourhoods we serve
Trinity Park · Trinity Heights (Duke East Campus) · Old West Durham · Forest Hills · Hope Valley · Treyburn · Forest at Duke · Croasdaile · Hillsborough Road area · Brightleaf · Eno Drive · Chapel Hill (Carolina Coffee Shop area) · Carrboro · Hillsborough
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 Durham families apply to Duke and UNC Chapel Hill?
Yes. Duke (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Pratt School of Engineering, Sanford School of Public Policy) and UNC Chapel Hill (College of Arts & Sciences, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Pre-Med direct-admission pathway) both accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Cambridge A-Level rigour is particularly valued in their competitive admissions. We provide free Common App, Duke Trinity/Pratt application support, and UNC Morehead-Cain Scholarship preparation.
How does NC DNPE work for Durham and Chapel Hill families?
North Carolina requires Notice of Intent filed once with the Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) in Raleigh. Durham County and Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro) families file directly with DNPE. Annual standardised testing is required (kept in family records, not submitted). Smartious provides curriculum documentation and test-prep support.
Which Durham and Orange County areas do you serve?
All of Greater Durham including Trinity Park, Trinity Heights (Duke East Campus), Old West Durham, Forest Hills, Hope Valley, Treyburn, Forest at Duke, Croasdaile, Brightleaf, Eno Drive area. Plus Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough). Durham, Orange, and Chatham County families all access identical service.
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What parents say
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“Smartious eSchool is exceptional. Professional, caring tutors who truly understand their students and deliver results. Lessons are engaging, personalized, and well-structured, creating a supportive environment where learners thrive. If you want quality education and real academic progress, this is the place to go.” — Derrick A., Google review