Online homeschool in Prince Edward Island
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Prince Edward Island families. Built for University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and Atlantic Canada universities.
PEI's ~250 homeschool families benefit from University of Prince Edward Island's strong veterinary medicine programme (Atlantic Veterinary College is the only veterinary school east of Quebec). Cambridge A-Level Biology + Chemistry pairs particularly well with UPEI vet medicine and biology direct-admission pathways.
- Homeschool rules: Light — Annual notification to PEI Department of Education
- Paperwork: Light annual
- Live class times: 9 AM – 6 PM AT — Aligned with PEI school hours; afternoons free for Island activities (beach, harness racing, music)
- Exam centres: Cambridge centres in Charlottetown
- Population: 170K residents · ~250 homeschool families Canada's smallest province
Homeschool law in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island requires homeschool families to notify the PEI Department of Education annually. Light requirements — basic registration, no annual evaluation, no testing. PEI has Canada's smallest homeschool population but a strong tight-knit community supported by the Prince Edward Island Home Educators Association.
University pathways
- University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI, Charlottetown)
- Holland College
- Maritime Christian 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 PEI's annual notification homeschool law work?
Notify PEI Department of Education annually with basic registration information. No annual evaluation, no testing, no curriculum approval required. The Prince Edward Island Home Educators Association (PEIHEA) provides community support to PEI's tight-knit ~250 homeschool families.
How much does Smartious cost for PEI 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 UPEI (University of Prince Edward Island)?
Yes. UPEI accepts Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College (one of Canada's top veterinary schools, the only one east of Quebec) particularly values Cambridge A-Level Biology + Chemistry depth in its competitive admissions. We provide free university application support.
What's the live class schedule for PEI families on Atlantic Time?
Live classes run 9 AM – 6 PM Atlantic Time, Monday through Friday — aligned with PEI school hours. Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford, Cornwall, and Montague families all access identical instruction. Afternoons free for Island activities (PEI National Park beaches, harness racing, Anne of Green Gables tourism culture, music — especially traditional Celtic music).
Can my PEI child do Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level instead of PEI curriculum?
Yes. UPEI accepts Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications as equivalent to PEI high school graduation for admission. Cambridge A-Level Biology + Chemistry particularly strengthens UPEI Atlantic Veterinary College and Biology direct-admission applications.
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