K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Hawaii 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 Hawaii families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Hawaii 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.
Hawaii 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 Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Moderate — Notice to the principal · Annual progress report
- Paperwork: Moderate
- Live class times: Morning sessions (Hawaii time) — Timetables are built from the later classes in the US day; ask at assessment which subjects fit Hawaii hours
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in Hawaii; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Hawaii
Hawaii families notify the principal of the local public school before starting, keep a record of the planned curriculum, and submit an annual progress report, a standardized test, a written evaluation by a certified teacher, or a portfolio. Students may take the statewide tests in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10.
University pathways
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Chaminade
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 Hawaii?
Hawaii families notify the principal of the local public school before starting, keep a record of the planned curriculum, and submit an annual progress report, a standardized test, a written evaluation by a certified teacher, or a portfolio. Students may take the statewide tests in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii, which we help you find.
Will University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade 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 Hawaii?
Hawaii is on Hawaii time. Timetables are built from the later classes in the US day; ask at assessment which subjects fit Hawaii hours.
How much does Smartious cost for Hawaii 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.
More in the USA
Guides for families in the USA
- 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