Online homeschool in Manitoba
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Manitoba families. Built for University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, and Brandon University applications. Real teachers, not Acellus videos.
Manitoba's 2,000+ homeschool families benefit from one of Canada's lightest regulatory frameworks — annual notification only. Smartious provides Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level rigour combined with documentation that exceeds Manitoba's minimal requirements.
- Homeschool rules: Light — Annual notification to Manitoba Education
- Paperwork: Light annual
- Live class times: 7 AM – 4 PM CT — Aligned with Manitoba school hours; morning blocks finish before noon — afternoons free for sports, music, prairie outdoor activities
- Exam centres: Cambridge centres in Winnipeg
- Population: 1.4M residents · ~2,000 homeschool families Prairie heartland
Homeschool law in Manitoba
Manitoba requires homeschool families to notify Manitoba Education annually using the Home Schooling Notification Form. Requirements are minimal — provide curriculum overview, indicate child's grade level, and confirm intent. No annual evaluation, no testing, no curriculum approval. Among the lightest homeschool oversight in Canada.
University pathways
- University of Manitoba (Winnipeg)
- University of Winnipeg
- Brandon University
- Canadian Mennonite University
- Université de Saint-Boniface
- Booth University College
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 Manitoba's annual notification homeschool law work?
Submit the Home Schooling Notification Form to Manitoba Education annually before September 1 (or within 30 days of beginning homeschool mid-year). The form requires basic information: child's name, grade level, curriculum overview. No annual evaluation, no testing, no curriculum approval. Manitoba homeschool families also commonly join Manitoba Association for Schooling at Home (MASH) for community support.
How much does Smartious cost for Manitoba families in CAD?
Yes, fully. Smartious tuition starts from USD 423 per month and is voucher eligible, so the programme funding covers a large share of tuition and often leaves budget for textbooks, tutoring and activities. Request pricing through the enrolment form and we map your exact net cost under the programme the same day.
Is Smartious recognized by University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg?
Yes. University of Manitoba (U of M), University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, Canadian Mennonite University, Université de Saint-Boniface, and Booth University College all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. U of M's competitive programmes (Engineering, Asper Business, Medicine direct-admission pathway) value Cambridge A-Level rigour. We provide free university application support.
What's the live class schedule for Manitoba families on Central Time?
Live classes run 7 AM – 4 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday — aligned with Manitoba school hours. Winnipeg, Brandon, and rural prairie families all access identical instruction. Morning blocks finish before noon, leaving afternoons for sports (hockey, curling, baseball), music, 4-H, or prairie outdoor activities.
Can my Manitoba child do Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level instead of Manitoba Curriculum?
Yes. U of M, U of Winnipeg, Brandon University, and other Manitoba universities accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications as equivalent to Manitoba High School graduation for admission. Some families do both — Cambridge for academic depth alongside Manitoba credits through supplementary providers. Cambridge A-Level strengthens U of M competitive admissions.
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What parents say
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