Online homeschool in Memphis, Tennessee
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Memphis families. Built for University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Vanderbilt, and St. Jude / medical-track applications.
Memphis families benefit from Tennessee's three-pathway homeschool law (most use the Church-Related Umbrella for minimal oversight) plus Tennessee Promise (free community college) and Cambridge A-Level rigour for Rhodes College, Vanderbilt, and medical-track applications building toward UTHSC.
Memphis's FedEx World Hub, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, AutoZone HQ, and International Paper plus music and Civil Rights heritage create a distinctive Mid-South homeschool culture. The University of Memphis and Rhodes College are highly regarded local options.
1.35M metro residents
University pathways
- University of Memphis
- Rhodes College
- Christian Brothers University
- LeMoyne-Owen College
- Vanderbilt (Nashville, 3hr east)
- University of Mississippi (Oxford, 1hr south)
Memphis neighbourhoods we serve
Central Gardens · Cooper-Young · Midtown · East Memphis · Germantown · Collierville · Cordova · Bartlett · Lakeland · Arlington (TN) · Olive Branch (MS) · Southaven (MS) · Hernando (MS) · West Memphis (AR)
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 Tennessee's Church-Related Umbrella pathway work for Memphis families?
Approximately 60% of Tennessee homeschoolers use the Church-Related Umbrella pathway — enrol your child in a state-recognised umbrella school for minimal state oversight. Memphis-area umbrellas include Heritage Christian Academy, Aaron Academy (which serves Memphis families), and Christian Educators Association International (CEAI). Smartious provides curriculum documentation that satisfies umbrella school record-keeping. Annual fees range $200-$500.
Does Smartious help Memphis families apply to Rhodes College and Vanderbilt?
Yes. Rhodes College and Vanderbilt accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. Rhodes evaluates homeschool applicants holistically and welcomes Cambridge-strengthened transcripts. Vanderbilt is one of the most homeschool-friendly Ivy-tier universities in the South. We provide free Common App, Vanderbilt-specific guidance, and Rhodes early-action application support.
Which Memphis neighborhoods and Mid-South areas do you serve?
All of Greater Memphis including Central Gardens, Cooper-Young, Midtown, East Memphis, plus Shelby County suburbs (Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, Bartlett, Lakeland, Arlington TN). Plus DeSoto County, Mississippi families (Olive Branch, Southaven, Hernando) and Crittenden County, Arkansas families (West Memphis). Note: MS and AR families follow their own state homeschool laws — we serve all three states.
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What parents say
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“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