Homeschool requirements · North Dakota
Homeschooling in North Dakota
Paperwork state · Several filings a year with real deadlines.
File a statement of intent 14 days before starting each year, teach 175 days of four hours, and give standardized tests in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10.
What North Dakota asks
| Notice | Annual statement of intent to the local superintendent 14 days before starting. |
|---|---|
| Days and hours | 175 days, 700 hours a year, 4 hours a day |
| Subjects | English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health |
| Assessment | Standardized test in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 (some exemptions apply); results filed with the district. |
| Records to keep | Annual records of courses, academic progress, and test results. |
| Parent qualification | High school diploma or GED (additional monitoring may apply without one). |
What HomeSchool Scribe does in North Dakota
- Marks attendance and logs hours as you check off lessons, so the day and hour counts are always current.
- Prints the attendance and hours report, report cards, a transcript with GPA, the portfolio, and the course of study whenever someone asks.
- Keeps a reading log and the curriculum list by course.
- A deadline calendar for North Dakota is planned; the app already carries the summary above.
Read the law yourself
Not legal advicePlanning summaries in plain language, reviewed 2026-09-02. Deadlines and recipients vary by district; confirm with North Dakota’s current law or a homeschool legal organization before you file anything. If something here is out of date, tell us and we’ll fix it for every family in North Dakota.