Online homeschool in Toledo, Ohio
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Toledo and Northwest Ohio families. Built for University of Toledo, Bowling Green, and Ohio College Credit Plus dual-enrollment opportunities.
Toledo families benefit from University of Toledo proximity plus University of Michigan (1hr north for ambitious students). Cambridge A-Level rigour combined with Ohio College Credit Plus (free dual-enrollment at UT, BGSU, Owens) creates a powerful Northwest Ohio academic pipeline at lower cost than Columbus or Cleveland.
Toledo's University of Toledo (one of Ohio's major research universities) plus historic glass-manufacturing heritage plus growing solar-energy industry (First Solar) plus Lake Erie waterfront create a distinctive Northwest Ohio homeschool community. Lower cost of living than Columbus or Cleveland but full College Credit Plus access.
645K metro residents · Glass City
University pathways
- University of Toledo
- Bowling Green State University (30min south)
- Owens Community College
- Lourdes University
- Mercy College of Ohio
- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, 1hr north)
- Ohio State (Columbus, 2hr south)
Toledo neighbourhoods we serve
West Toledo · Old Orchard · Ottawa Hills · Sylvania · Maumee · Perrysburg · Holland · Rossford · Oregon (East Toledo) · Northwood · Waterville · Whitehouse · Swanton · Findlay (1hr south) · Bowling Green
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 Ohio College Credit Plus work for Toledo families?
Ohio College Credit Plus lets homeschool students aged 13+ take FREE college courses at University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, plus all Ohio public universities. We coordinate scheduling so your child does Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level core subjects with Smartious while accumulating free Ohio college credits in electives. Many Toledo homeschool graduates enter UT or BGSU with 30+ free college credits.
Does Smartious help Toledo families apply to University of Toledo and U of Michigan?
Yes. University of Toledo (College of Engineering, Medical College of Ohio direct-admission pathway), Bowling Green State (Schmidthorst College of Business), and University of Michigan (just 1hr north in Ann Arbor) all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level. U of Michigan particularly values Cambridge A-Level rigour. We provide free Common App and Big Ten application support.
Which Toledo and Northwest Ohio areas do you serve?
All of Greater Toledo including West Toledo, Old Orchard, Ottawa Hills, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Holland, Rossford, Oregon (East Toledo), Northwood, Waterville, Whitehouse, Swanton, plus Bowling Green and Findlay families. Lucas, Wood, Fulton, and Hancock County families all access identical service.
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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