Online homeschool in New Brunswick
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for New Brunswick families. Built for UNB, Mount Allison, St. Thomas University applications.
New Brunswick families benefit from UNB's strong reputation (one of Canada's oldest English-language universities) plus Mount Allison (top liberal arts college). Cambridge A-Level rigour particularly strengthens UNB Engineering and Mount Allison admissions. Bilingual provincial context welcomes both English and French homeschool households.
- Homeschool rules: Light — Annual notification to NB Department of Education
- Paperwork: Light annual
- Live class times: 9 AM – 6 PM AT — Aligned with Maritime school hours; bilingual context supports English instruction alongside French heritage
- Exam centres: Cambridge centres in Fredericton, Moncton
- Population: 790K residents · ~800 homeschool families Bilingual Maritime province
Homeschool law in New Brunswick
New Brunswick requires homeschool families to notify the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development annually. Light requirements — registration form, child's grade level, curriculum overview. No annual evaluation, no testing. New Brunswick is officially bilingual (English + French) and homeschool in either language is permitted.
University pathways
- UNB (University of New Brunswick, Fredericton + Saint John)
- Mount Allison University (Sackville)
- St. Thomas University (Fredericton)
- Université de Moncton (French)
- NBCC (New Brunswick Community 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 New Brunswick's annual notification homeschool law work?
Notify NB Department of Education and Early Childhood Development annually before September (or within 30 days of beginning mid-year). Submit notification form with curriculum overview. No annual evaluation, no testing required. New Brunswick is officially bilingual — homeschool in English, French, or both languages is permitted.
How much does Smartious cost for New Brunswick 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 UNB and Mount Allison?
Yes. University of New Brunswick (Fredericton and Saint John campuses), Mount Allison University, St. Thomas University, Université de Moncton, and NBCC all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. UNB Engineering (one of Canada's oldest engineering schools) and Mount Allison's competitive liberal arts admissions particularly value Cambridge A-Level rigour.
What's the live class schedule for New Brunswick families on Atlantic Time?
Live classes run 9 AM – 6 PM Atlantic Time, Monday through Friday. Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, and rural NB families all access identical instruction. Recordings accommodate French-language home households on different schedules.
Can my New Brunswick child do Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level instead of NB curriculum?
Yes. UNB, Mount Allison, St. Thomas University, and Université de Moncton accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications as equivalent to NB high school graduation for admission. Cambridge A-Level rigour particularly strengthens UNB Engineering and Mount Allison Honors admissions.
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