K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Illinois 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 Illinois families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Illinois 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.
Illinois 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 Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Low — No notice required · Private-school status · Required branches
- Paperwork: Light
- Live class times: 7 AM – 4 PM CT — Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in Illinois; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Illinois
In Illinois a homeschool is treated as a private school. No notice or registration is required, there is no testing, and instruction must be in English and cover the required branches: language arts, mathematics, biological and physical science, social sciences, fine arts, and health and physical development.
University pathways
- University of Chicago
- Northwestern
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Loyola Chicago
- Illinois Institute of Technology
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 Illinois?
In Illinois a homeschool is treated as a private school. No notice or registration is required, there is no testing, and instruction must be in English and cover the required branches: language arts, mathematics, biological and physical science, social sciences, fine arts, and health and physical development. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois, which we help you find.
Will University of Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 Illinois?
Illinois is on Central time. Live classes run 7 AM – 4 PM CT, Monday to Friday. Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs.
How much does Smartious cost for Illinois 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
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- 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 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