K-12 Online School & Homeschool for Maryland 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 Maryland families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for Maryland 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.
Maryland families use Smartious as a full online school or alongside their own homeschool, with marked work, term reports and transcripts for college applications to Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, US Naval Academy and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Moderate — Notice 15 days before · Portfolio review or umbrella
- Paperwork: Moderate
- Live class times: 8 AM – 5 PM ET — A normal US school day: morning core subjects, afternoons free for sport, music and dual enrolment
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in Maryland; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in Maryland
Maryland families give the local superintendent notice at least 15 days before starting and then either keep a portfolio the school system may review up to three times a year, or homeschool under a church or state-approved umbrella school that supervises instead.
University pathways
- Johns Hopkins
- University of Maryland
- US Naval Academy
- Towson
- UMBC
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 Maryland?
Maryland families give the local superintendent notice at least 15 days before starting and then either keep a portfolio the school system may review up to three times a year, or homeschool under a church or state-approved umbrella school that supervises instead. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland, which we help you find.
Will Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, US Naval Academy accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, US Naval Academy 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 Maryland?
Maryland is on Eastern time. Live classes run 8 AM – 5 PM ET, Monday to Friday. A normal US school day: morning core subjects, afternoons free for sport, music and dual enrolment.
How much does Smartious cost for Maryland 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.
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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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“What I love most about Smartious is how they make learning enjoyable. The tutors use engaging methods that keep children interested throughout the lesson. My child now looks forward to studying instead of avoiding it.” — Google reviewer, Google review