Online homeschool in Los Angeles, California
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Los Angeles families. Built for UCLA, USC, Caltech, and Ivy League applications. Real teachers, not Acellus videos. From USD 423 per month.
LA entertainment-industry parents and Westside tech families homeschool to escape brutal commutes and to match their children's talent or production schedules. Cambridge A-Level qualifications give LA homeschool graduates a meaningful edge in UC system admissions.
Entertainment industry families homeschool to accommodate production schedules, on-set tutoring requirements, and the LA traffic that makes traditional school commutes brutal.
13M metro residents
University pathways
- UCLA
- USC
- Caltech (Pasadena)
- Pepperdine
- LMU
- Occidental
Los Angeles neighbourhoods we serve
Westside (Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades) · San Fernando Valley · South Bay · Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley · Eastside (Silver Lake, Echo Park) · Beverly Hills · Malibu · Manhattan Beach · Hermosa Beach
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 my LA child homeschool while working in entertainment (acting, music, production)?
Yes — this is one of our strongest LA use cases. Live classes run 5 AM – 2 PM PT, with all sessions recorded for child actors and performers whose work schedules vary. On-set studio teachers (where required by SAG-AFTRA / Coogan Law) work alongside Smartious curriculum. We provide transcripts that satisfy both California's PSA and entertainment-industry educational requirements.
Does Smartious help LA homeschool families apply to UCLA, USC, and Caltech?
Yes. UCLA, USC, and Caltech all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Caltech particularly values Cambridge A-Level rigour for STEM applicants. We provide free Common App, UC application, and Caltech-specific guidance. Our LA graduates routinely matriculate to UCLA Honors, USC Trustee Scholarship, and Caltech with Cambridge-strengthened applications.
Which LA neighborhoods and South Bay areas do you serve?
All of Greater LA including Westside (Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Westwood), San Fernando Valley, South Bay (Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, Redondo, Torrance), Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, Eastside (Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park), Malibu, and Long Beach. Since we are online, neighborhood is irrelevant — your child gets identical instruction whether in Santa Monica or Eagle Rock.
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What parents say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 130+ reviews. Read our Google reviews
“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