Online homeschool in Virginia
Live Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level for Virginia families. Built for UVA, William & Mary, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins applications — and for DC metro federal/military families.
Virginia's Religious Exemption is the most permissive homeschool status in America. UVA and William & Mary actively welcome homeschool applicants.
- Homeschool rules: Moderate — 4 legal pathways · Religious Exemption most permissive in US
- Paperwork: Light annual
- Live class times: 8 AM – 5 PM ET — Aligned with DC metro federal employee schedules; recorded sessions for embassy families on home-country time
- Exam centres: British Council Washington DC · Cambridge centres in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Norfolk
- Population: 85,000+ homeschool families
Homeschool law in Virginia
Virginia offers 4 homeschool pathways — most flexible state in the top 10. Standard Home Instruction Statute requires annual NOI plus evidence of progress. Religious Exemption removes all state oversight when granted.
University pathways
- UVA
- Virginia Tech
- William & Mary
- JMU
- George Mason
- Liberty University
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can Smartious teach Virginia homeschool students under all 4 legal pathways?
Yes. Virginia offers four homeschool pathways: standard Home Instruction Statute, Religious Exemption, Tutor Provision, and Private School Enrolment. Smartious is compatible with all four — we provide transcripts, evidence-of-progress documentation (the Home Instruction Statute requires this), and curriculum descriptions that satisfy Virginia's annual filing requirements.
How much does Smartious cost for Virginia families in USD?
Tuition starts from USD 423 per month, and the exact figure depends on the pathway, the year group and the subjects your child takes. Request pricing through the enrolment form and we send the full structure the same day. Every programme includes live qualified teachers, recorded lessons for review, marked work and termly reports, with no surprise fees.
Is Smartious recognized by UVA, William & Mary, and Virginia Tech?
Yes. UVA, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, JMU, George Mason and Liberty University all accept Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. UVA and William & Mary particularly value Cambridge A-Level rigour in their competitive admissions processes. We provide free Common App, UVA-specific application guidance, and recommendation letters from your teaching team.
What's the live class schedule for DC metro families on Eastern Time?
Live classes run 8 AM – 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday — aligned with DC metro federal employee schedules. Northern Virginia families often choose morning core blocks (8–11 AM ET) before federal-employee parent work hours, with recorded electives accessible anytime. Embassy families benefit from recordings to align with home-country time zones.
Is Smartious compatible with Virginia's Religious Exemption pathway?
Yes. The Religious Exemption removes all state oversight when granted, including curriculum requirements. Families using this pathway can still enrol with Smartious as their curriculum of choice — no state filing or evidence-of-progress is required. We provide transcripts for university applications regardless of which Virginia homeschool pathway you use.
Cities in Virginia
- Online homeschool in Northern Virginia
- Online homeschool in Richmond
- Online homeschool in Virginia Beach
- Online homeschool in Charlottesville
- Online homeschool in Roanoke
- Online homeschool in Lynchburg
- Online homeschool in Williamsburg
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What parents say
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