Online homeschool in Erie, Pennsylvania
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania families. Built for Penn State Behrend, Gannon, Mercyhurst, Edinboro, and Lake Erie regional culture.
Erie families benefit from Penn State Behrend's strong engineering and business programmes plus Mercyhurst Hafenmaier Honors College plus lower cost of living than Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Cambridge A-Level strengthens Penn State Behrend Engineering and Schreyer Honors College applications.
Erie is Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port (Lake Erie) — distinctive Northwest Pennsylvania culture distinct from Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Plus Penn State Behrend, Mercyhurst University, Gannon University, and Edinboro University. Manufacturing heritage transitioning to plastics and tourism.
270K metro residents · Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port
University pathways
- Penn State Behrend
- Gannon University
- Mercyhurst University
- Edinboro University (20min south)
- Allegheny College (Meadville, 30min south)
- Penn State Main Campus (3hr east)
- University of Pittsburgh (2.5hr south)
Erie neighbourhoods we serve
Glenwood Hills · Frontier · Old French Avenue · Westshire · Penn State Behrend area · Lawrence Park · Wesleyville · Millcreek Township · Edinboro · Fairview · Girard · McKean · North East (cherry country) · Harborcreek · Albion
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 Erie families apply to Penn State Behrend and Gannon?
Yes. Penn State Behrend (College of Engineering, Sam and Irene Black School of Business), Gannon University, Mercyhurst University, and Edinboro University all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Penn State Behrend's engineering programmes welcome Cambridge-strengthened applications. We provide free Common App and Penn State application support including Schreyer Honors College preparation.
How does PA Act 169 work for Erie families?
PA Act 169 requires notarised affidavit, portfolio of work, annual evaluator letter, and standardised testing in grades 3, 5, 8. Erie County families have access to certified evaluator networks. Smartious provides graded coursework, quarterly progress reports, and certified transcripts. Many Erie families work with Pennsylvania Homeschoolers (PHAA) recommended evaluators.
Which Erie and Northwest PA areas do you serve?
All of Greater Erie including Glenwood Hills, Frontier, Old French Avenue, Westshire, Penn State Behrend area, plus surrounding (Lawrence Park, Wesleyville, Millcreek Township, Edinboro, Fairview, Girard, McKean, North East, Harborcreek, Albion). Erie, Crawford, Warren, and Mercer County families all access identical service.
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