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2026 State Guide
Homeschooling in North Dakota: Requirements & Rules
Homeschooling is legal in North Dakota, and families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Here’s everything you need to stay compliant, in plain English.
- Regulation level
- Moderate
- Notification
- Annual notice
- Instruction time
- 175 days/year
- Required subjects
- 8 subjects
- Assessment
- Required
- Recordkeeping
- Required
- Compulsory ages
- 7–16
Notification
North Dakota requires annual notice, due annual.
File annual notification with the local district superintendent.
Instruction time
North Dakota requires 175 days of instruction per school year.
Minimum 175 days.
Required subjects
- Reading
- Writing
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social studies
- Health
- Physical education
Required: reading, writing, English language, math, science, social studies, health, and PE.
Assessment & testing
North Dakota requires periodic assessment of homeschooled students.
Standardized test required in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10.
Recordkeeping
North Dakota requires homeschool families to maintain records.
Records and test results required.
Parent qualifications
Must have a teaching certificate or bachelor's degree, or work under supervision of a certified teacher.
Good to know
North Dakota has relatively strict parent qualification requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Is homeschooling legal in North Dakota?
Yes — homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. In North Dakota, families must meet notification plus testing and/or record requirements. Children ages 7–16 fall under compulsory education law.
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota requires annual notice — annual. File annual notification with the local district superintendent.
How many days or hours of instruction does North Dakota require?
North Dakota requires 175 days of instruction per year. Minimum 175 days.
What subjects are required in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires: Reading, Writing, English, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, Health, Physical education. Required: reading, writing, English language, math, science, social studies, health, and PE.
Is testing or assessment required for homeschoolers in North Dakota?
Yes — North Dakota has an assessment requirement. Standardized test required in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10.
What records do homeschoolers need to keep in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires families to keep homeschool records. Records and test results required.
Official sources
Verify current requirements with the North Dakota Department of Education and HSLDA’s North Dakota page.
Not legal advice. This data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Homeschool laws change frequently. Always verify requirements with your state's Department of Education or a qualified homeschool legal organization before making compliance decisions. Requirements shown were last verified 2026-09.