Online homeschool in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Harrisburg and Central Pennsylvania families. Built for Penn State Harrisburg, Messiah University, Dickinson College, and state government family schedules.
Harrisburg combines state capital political-family flexibility with strong central PA university pipeline (Penn State Harrisburg, Messiah, Dickinson, Elizabethtown). Cambridge A-Level rigour strengthens Dickinson College (highly selective liberal arts) and Penn State Schreyer Honors College applications.
Harrisburg is Pennsylvania's state capital — state government families plus Penn State Harrisburg + Messiah University + Dickinson College (Carlisle) + Carlisle Barracks Army War College create a distinctive political-academic-military homeschool community in Central Pennsylvania.
590K Central Pennsylvania metro · state capital
University pathways
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Messiah University
- Dickinson College (Carlisle)
- Elizabethtown College (35min east)
- Lebanon Valley College
- Penn State Main Campus (1.5hr northwest)
- Temple (Philadelphia, 1.5hr east)
Harrisburg neighbourhoods we serve
Camp Hill · Mechanicsburg · Hershey · Hummelstown · New Cumberland · Lemoyne · Wormleysburg · Carlisle · Boiling Springs · Mount Holly Springs · Newville · Linglestown · Halifax · Susquehanna Township · Derry Township
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 PA Act 169 for Harrisburg families?
PA Act 169 requires notarised affidavit, portfolio of work, annual evaluator letter, and standardised testing in grades 3, 5, 8. Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry County families have access to Pennsylvania Homeschoolers (PHAA) certified evaluator networks. Smartious provides graded coursework, quarterly progress reports, and certified transcripts that satisfy evaluator review.
Does Smartious help Harrisburg families apply to Dickinson College and Penn State?
Yes. Dickinson College (highly selective liberal arts in Carlisle), Penn State Harrisburg, Penn State Main Campus (Schreyer Honors College), Messiah University, and Elizabethtown all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Dickinson particularly values Cambridge A-Level rigour. We provide free Common App, Dickinson application support, and Schreyer Honors application guidance.
Which Harrisburg and Central PA areas do you serve?
All of Greater Harrisburg including Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Hershey, Hummelstown, New Cumberland, Lemoyne, Wormleysburg, plus Carlisle (Carlisle Barracks Army War College families), Boiling Springs, Mount Holly Springs, Newville, Linglestown, Halifax, Susquehanna Township, Derry Township. Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry County families all access identical service.
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What parents say
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“I am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.” — Google reviewer, Google review