Online homeschool in Oakland, California
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Oakland and East Bay families. Built for UC Berkeley, Stanford, MIT, and Bay Area tech university applications.
East Bay families bring rigorous academic culture to Oakland public-school alternatives and pricey Bay Area private schools. Cambridge A-Level Mathematics + Further Mathematics depth particularly strengthens UC Berkeley engineering and Stanford applications. PSA filing is straightforward.
Oakland and East Bay families (Alameda, Berkeley, Piedmont, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda) homeschool to escape overcrowded Oakland Unified or competitive Bay Area private schools. UC Berkeley proximity plus Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory science culture create a distinctive East Bay academic homeschool community.
2.8M East Bay residents
University pathways
- UC Berkeley
- Mills College at Northeastern University
- Holy Names University
- Cal State East Bay (Hayward)
- Saint Mary's (Moraga)
- Stanford (1hr south)
- UCSF (medical)
Oakland neighbourhoods we serve
Rockridge · Piedmont · Montclair · Crocker Highlands · Trestle Glen · Glenview · Temescal · Grand Lake · Berkeley (North Berkeley, Elmwood, Northside) · Albany · El Cerrito · Kensington · Alameda · Lafayette · Orinda · Moraga · Walnut Creek · Danville · Pleasanton
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 the California PSA work for Oakland and East Bay families?
Alameda County and Contra Costa County families file annual Private School Affidavit (PSA) Oct 1–15. Smartious provides curriculum documentation and transcripts that satisfy PSA record-keeping. Both counties have established homeschool community networks supporting PSA families through annual filing.
Does Smartious help East Bay families apply to UC Berkeley and Stanford?
Yes. UC Berkeley (College of Engineering, Letters & Science, Haas Business) and Stanford accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. Cambridge Further Mathematics A-Level is particularly valued by UC Berkeley engineering and Stanford CS admissions. We provide free Common App, UC application, and Stanford-specific essay guidance.
Which East Bay neighborhoods and counties do you serve?
All of Greater Oakland and East Bay including Oakland (Rockridge, Piedmont, Montclair, Crocker Highlands, Trestle Glen, Glenview, Temescal), Berkeley (North Berkeley, Elmwood, Northside), Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Alameda, plus Tri-Valley (Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, Pleasanton). Alameda and Contra Costa County families all access identical service.
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What parents say
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“I am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.” — Google reviewer, Google review