Online homeschool in Yukon
Live Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level for Yukon families. Built for Yukon University, UBC, U of A, UNBC, plus Ivy League and UK applications. Pacific Time live classes year-round (no DST). From USD 423 per month.
Yukon families benefit from Smartious live online instruction that removes the historical barrier of Northern Canadian distance — Whitehorse, Dawson City, and remote First Nations community students access identical Cambridge instruction as Toronto or Vancouver students. Yukon University (a polytechnic in Whitehorse since 2020) accepts Cambridge qualifications, plus UBC, University of Alberta, UNBC, and Athabasca University.
- Homeschool rules: Easy — Annual notification · Yukon Department of Education
- Paperwork: Light annual
- Live class times: 6 AM – 3 PM PT (year-round, no DST since 2020) — Morning classes finish before noon — afternoons free for boreal outdoor education, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, traditional Indigenous land-based learning
- Exam centres: Cambridge centres in Whitehorse via Yukon University · Vancouver British Council (most common pathway)
- Population: 45K residents · capital Whitehorse · 14 Yukon First Nations Northern Pacific territory · midnight sun summers
Homeschool law in Yukon
Yukon families file annual notification with Yukon Department of Education before homeschooling begins. The territory operates on Yukon Time (Pacific Time year-round — Yukon abolished daylight saving time in 2020). Light-touch regulation with no required curriculum, testing, or portfolio review. Yukon First Nations families may coordinate land-based learning with their respective First Nation education authority alongside Yukon Department of Education notification.
University pathways
- Yukon University (Whitehorse)
- University of British Columbia (UBC Vancouver, 2.5hr flight)
- University of Alberta (Edmonton, flight)
- University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC Prince George)
- Athabasca University (online)
- University of Victoria (UVic, flight)
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 Yukon homeschool registration work?
Yukon families file annual notification with Yukon Department of Education before homeschooling begins each year. Light-touch — no required curriculum, no testing, no portfolio review. Yukon First Nations families coordinate land-based learning alongside the Yukon notification.
How much does Smartious cost for Yukon families in CAD?
Tuition starts from USD 423 per month, roughly 545 CAD at current exchange, and provincial funding where available offsets a meaningful portion of it. Request pricing through the enrolment form and we send the full structure, including your net cost after funding, the same day.
Is Smartious recognized by Yukon University and Canadian universities?
Yes. Yukon University (transitioned from Yukon College to polytechnic university in 2020) accepts Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Alberta (U of A), University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC Prince George), University of Victoria (UVic), Athabasca University (online) all accept Cambridge.
What's the live class schedule for Yukon families on Pacific Time?
Live classes run 6 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Yukon Time is Pacific Time year-round (no daylight saving since 2020). Whitehorse, Dawson City, Watson Lake, Haines Junction families all access identical instruction. Morning classes finish before noon — afternoons free for outdoor education, traditional Indigenous land-based learning, cross-country skiing in winter, midnight sun activities in summer.
Can my Yukon child do Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level from Whitehorse or smaller communities?
Yes. Yukon University in Whitehorse hosts Cambridge examinations, plus students can travel to Vancouver British Council for Cambridge series (May/November). All instruction is live online, so Whitehorse, Dawson City, and remote community students access identical Cambridge-prepared teachers as Vancouver or Toronto students. Cambridge A-Level qualifications open Canadian university applications nationwide and internationally.
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