K-12 Online School & Homeschool for South Dakota 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 South Dakota families, with Cambridge and IB as options.
A live K-12 online school and homeschool for South Dakota 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.
South Dakota families use Smartious as a full online school or alongside their own homeschool, with marked work, term reports and transcripts for college applications to University of South Dakota, South Dakota State, South Dakota Mines and beyond.
- Homeschool rules: Low — Annual notification
- Paperwork: Light
- Live class times: 7 AM – 4 PM CT — Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs
- Exam centres: AP exams at authorised schools and test centres in South Dakota; Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exams at authorised private-candidate centres, confirmed each series
Homeschool law in South Dakota
South Dakota families send a simple notification to the school district each year. Since 2021 there is no testing requirement and no curriculum approval.
University pathways
- University of South Dakota
- South Dakota State
- South Dakota Mines
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 South Dakota?
South Dakota families send a simple notification to the school district each year. Since 2021 there is no testing requirement and no curriculum approval. Smartious provides the teaching, marked work and reports; your South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota, which we help you find.
Will University of South Dakota, South Dakota State, South Dakota Mines accept a Smartious transcript?
US universities, University of South Dakota, South Dakota State, South Dakota Mines 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 South Dakota?
South Dakota is on Central time. Live classes run 7 AM – 4 PM CT, Monday to Friday. Early start, done by mid-afternoon: time for sport, clubs and part-time jobs.
How much does Smartious cost for South Dakota 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
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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