Homeschool Guide

How to Homeschool in New Hampshire

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Here is exactly what New Hampshire requires to homeschool legally - how to notify (if needed), what records to keep, testing rules, and how to get started.

Last updated June 2026

Notice required
Required
Instructional days
Regular instruction
Portfolio
Not required
Testing / evaluation
Required

New Hampshire homeschool requirements

  • Notification: Submit a notification form to the local school district or directly to the NH Department of Education annually.
  • Required subjects: No specific subject list is mandated; families typically cover language arts, math, science, and social studies.
  • Teacher requirement: No teacher certification is required to teach your own children.
  • Portfolio / records: No portfolio is required by the state, though keeping records is recommended.
  • Testing / evaluation: Annual assessment by a parent-chosen evaluator. Options include standardized tests, professional portfolio review, or evaluation by a certified teacher. Keep results 2 years.
  • Recordkeeping: Keep your homeschool records for at least 2 years.

Key dates & deadlines

At the start of the yearFile your required notification with the district or state.
AnnuallyRenew your notification and complete the required assessment.

Getting started in New Hampshire

  1. File your required notification with your district or the state (see requirements above).
  2. Set up simple records: a log of instruction and samples of your child’s work.
  3. Choose curriculum for the subjects you’ll teach.
  4. Plan for the required annual assessment or evaluation.
  5. Check your eligibility for Education Freedom Account, and start keeping receipts for anything you buy for school.
  6. Keep your records on file for at least 2 years.

Scholarships & funding in New Hampshire

New Hampshire homeschool families may be eligible for Education Freedom Account. Programs like this reimburse or directly fund approved purchases - curriculum, tutoring, testing, and often therapies - against categories the program sets, and every claim has to be documented with receipts. Application windows and award amounts change year to year, so check the official program page before you plan around them.

  • Education Freedom Account - Administered by Children's Scholarship Fund — New Hampshire (CSF-NH). Typically covers private school tuition & fees, curriculum & instructional materials, tutoring services, educational technology, testing & assessment, special education services & therapies. Every claim needs a receipt, and some categories need approval before you buy. Official information: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/apply/nh-education-freedom-accounts/

Official resources

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in New Hampshire?
Submit a notification form to the local school district or directly to the NH Department of Education annually.
Do I need to be a certified teacher?
No - there is no teacher-certification requirement.
Is standardized testing required?
Annual assessment by a parent-chosen evaluator. Options include standardized tests, professional portfolio review, or evaluation by a certified teacher. Keep results 2 years.
How long should I keep records?
Keep your homeschool records for at least 2 years.
Is there scholarship or ESA funding for homeschoolers in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire runs Education Freedom Account. Eligibility, award amounts, and application windows are set by the program and change year to year, so confirm the current rules on the official page before you rely on them.
What subjects must I teach in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not set a required subject list. Most families cover language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and add subjects to suit the child.
How many days or hours of instruction does New Hampshire require?
New Hampshire does not set a specific hours or days requirement for homeschoolers. Keeping a simple record of instruction is still worthwhile if your circumstances change.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Homeschool laws change - verify current requirements with your New Hampshire department of education or county superintendent.