North Carolina homeschool requirements
North Carolina requires a one-time Notice of Intent to the Division of Non-Public Education, attendance and immunization records, and an annual nationally standardized test kept by the family.
Program
United States — North Carolina · North Carolina Home School
What the North Carolina process looks like
1.Establish the program
File the Notice of Intent
File a one-time Notice of Intent to operate a home school with the NC Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE).
Record instructor qualifications
Keep on file the high-school diploma (or equivalent) of the person providing instruction.
Withdraw from prior school (if applicable)
Withdraw the child from any current school.
2.During the year
Keep attendance + immunization records
Maintain attendance and immunization records available for inspection by DNPE.
3.End of year
Administer the annual standardized test
Give a nationally standardized test each year (covering English grammar, reading, spelling, and math) and keep the results on file for at least one year.
Sources · Last reviewed 2026-07
Take the North Carolina checklist with you
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