K-12 Online School & Homeschool for New Jersey 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 New Jersey families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for New Jersey 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.
New Jersey families use Smartious as a full online school or alongside their own homeschool, with marked work, term reports and transcripts for college applications to Princeton, Rutgers, Stevens Institute of Technology and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Low — No notice required · "Equivalent instruction"
- Paperwork: Light
- 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 New Jersey; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in New Jersey
New Jersey requires children to receive "equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school". There is no notice, registration or testing requirement, though families keep records showing instruction is equivalent.
University pathways
- Princeton
- Rutgers
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- NJIT
- Seton Hall
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 New Jersey?
New Jersey requires children to receive "equivalent instruction elsewhere than at school". There is no notice, registration or testing requirement, though families keep records showing instruction is equivalent. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey, which we help you find.
Will Princeton, Rutgers, Stevens Institute of Technology accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, Princeton, Rutgers, Stevens Institute of Technology 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.
More in the USA
Guides for families in the USA
- Virtual School in the USA: Rural Districts, Alaska, Hawaii and the Last Two Years of High School
- 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
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