Online homeschool in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Lancaster County families. Built for Franklin & Marshall, Millersville, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Bible College, and multigenerational Pennsylvania Dutch homeschool families.
Lancaster County's multigenerational Amish, Mennonite, and Pennsylvania Dutch homeschool tradition predates Pennsylvania's Act 169 by centuries. Smartious provides Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level for families combining traditional homeschool values with international academic preparation — particularly relevant for Plain Anabaptist families considering Eastern Mennonite, Goshen College, or Messiah University.
Lancaster County hosts America's largest Amish population (approximately 40,000) plus multigenerational Mennonite and German Reformed homeschool families. Plus growing tech families and Franklin & Marshall College. Lancaster is the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch homeschool culture spanning four generations.
555K Lancaster County · America's largest Amish population
University pathways
- Franklin & Marshall College
- Millersville University
- Elizabethtown College
- Lancaster Bible College
- Eastern Mennonite (Harrisonburg VA, 3hr south)
- Penn State (2.5hr west)
- Temple (Philadelphia, 1.5hr east)
Lancaster neighbourhoods we serve
Lancaster City (Northwest, Southwest) · Lititz · Manheim · Ephrata · Akron · New Holland · Bird-in-Hand · Intercourse · Strasburg · Quarryville · Willow Street · Lampeter · Conestoga · Mount Joy · Elizabethtown · Marietta · Columbia
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 Lancaster County families?
PA Act 169 requires notarised affidavit, portfolio of work, annual evaluator letter, and standardised testing in grades 3, 5, 8. Lancaster County has one of Pennsylvania's densest evaluator networks (many Mennonite educators serve as Act 169 evaluators). Smartious provides graded coursework, quarterly progress reports, attendance logs, and certified transcripts — exactly what Lancaster evaluators expect.
Does Smartious help Lancaster families apply to Franklin & Marshall and Elizabethtown College?
Yes. Franklin & Marshall (one of America's top liberal arts colleges), Millersville University, Elizabethtown College, Lancaster Bible College, and Messiah University all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Franklin & Marshall particularly values international curriculum credentials. Elizabethtown welcomes Anabaptist/Mennonite homeschool graduates strongly. We provide free Common App and college-specific application support.
Which Lancaster County and Pennsylvania Dutch areas do you serve?
All of Lancaster County including Lancaster City (Northwest, Southwest), Lititz, Manheim, Ephrata, Akron, New Holland, Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, Strasburg, Quarryville, Willow Street, Lampeter, Conestoga, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, Marietta, Columbia. Berks County (Reading, Wernersville) and York County families also access identical service.
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What parents say
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“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.” — Google reviewer, Google review