Online homeschool in Florida
Live Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level for Florida families — fully eligible for the FES-EO voucher of $7,800/year per child via Step Up For Students.
Florida's universal school choice voucher (FES-EO) makes live international education effectively free for thousands of Florida homeschool families.
- Homeschool rules: Moderate — Notice of Intent · Portfolio · Annual evaluation
- Paperwork: Moderate
- Live class times: 8 AM – 5 PM ET — Aligns with traditional US school hours; FES-EO voucher fully covers Smartious tuition
- Exam centres: British Council Miami · Cambridge centres in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville
- Population: 180,000+ homeschool families · fastest growing in the US
Homeschool law in Florida
Florida requires Notice of Intent within 30 days of starting, portfolio retention for 2 years, and one annual academic evaluation (5 approved methods). Plus the FES-EO voucher covers ~$7,800/child/year.
University pathways
- UF (Gainesville)
- FSU
- University of Miami
- UCF
- FIU
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can Smartious teach Florida homeschool students under the Notice of Intent pathway?
Yes. Florida's Notice of Intent pathway requires families to file with their county school district within 30 days of starting, maintain a portfolio of work for 2 years, and complete one annual academic evaluation. Smartious provides transcripts, attendance logs, and graded coursework that satisfy the portfolio requirement and the standardised-test or certified-teacher evaluation paths.
Does the FES-EO voucher cover Smartious tuition?
Yes, fully. Smartious tuition starts from USD 423 per month and is voucher eligible, so the programme funding covers a large share of tuition and often leaves budget for textbooks, tutoring and activities. Request pricing through the enrolment form and we map your exact net cost under the programme the same day.
Is Smartious recognized by UF, FSU, and University of Miami?
Yes. UF (Gainesville), FSU, University of Miami, UCF, FIU, and all Florida public universities accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Florida's Bright Futures scholarship also accepts homeschool graduates with strong SAT/ACT scores plus a Cambridge-strengthened transcript. We provide free Common App and Florida-specific application support.
What's the live class schedule for Florida families on Eastern Time?
Live classes run 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday — aligned with traditional US school hours. Florida families particularly benefit from morning live sessions (8–11 AM ET) for core subjects (Mathematics, English, Sciences) followed by recorded electives in the afternoon, leaving evenings free for Florida outdoor activities or family time.
How do I apply the FES-EO voucher to Smartious enrolment?
Four steps. (1) Apply for FES-EO at stepupforstudents.org (currently accepting applications). (2) Upon approval, ClassWallet creates a digital account holding your $7,800. (3) Book your free Smartious consultation and enrol. (4) Pay Smartious from ClassWallet — we appear as an approved education vendor under "online curriculum providers". The whole process takes 2–4 weeks from application to first class.
Cities in Florida
- Online homeschool in Miami
- Online homeschool in Orlando
- Online homeschool in Tampa
- Online homeschool in Jacksonville
- Online homeschool in Naples
- Online homeschool in Gainesville
- Online homeschool in Tallahassee
- Online homeschool in West Palm Beach
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What parents say
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