Homeschooling in Delaware, planned for you
Start with a clear view of Delaware's notice, subject, attendance, assessment, and recordkeeping rules—then turn them into a homeschool year that works for your family.
Last reviewed August 5, 2026. This guide is informational, not legal advice; verify requirements with Delaware and your local district before acting.
Delaware requirements at a glance
This is the parent-led route most families use. If you enroll through an umbrella, private school, tutor, or public program, that option may have different rules.
- Register a single-family or multi-family homeschool as a nonpublic school with the Delaware Department of Education and report enrollment and attendance.
- Provide regular and thorough instruction in the subjects prescribed for public schools, suited to the child's age and stage.
- Maintain attendance records; Delaware does not publish a separate homeschool hour total in the registration rule.
- No statewide homeschool assessment or portfolio review is required.
- Parents do not need a teaching credential or degree.
Filing dates to put on your calendar
- Submit the annual enrollment statement by September 30 and the annual attendance report through the state nonpublic-school system.
Governing authority: Delaware Code Title 14, §§ 2701 to 2704. Local procedures and alternative legal options can add detail.
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Delaware homeschool FAQ
The short version of the questions parents ask before filing, choosing subjects, and setting the school calendar.
Is homeschooling legal in Delaware?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Delaware when a family follows the applicable compulsory-education rules. Register a single-family or multi-family homeschool as a nonpublic school with the Delaware Department of Education and report enrollment and attendance. Requirements can change, so verify your plan with the relevant state agency or local district before you begin.
Do I need to notify the state or district to homeschool in Delaware?
Register a single-family or multi-family homeschool as a nonpublic school with the Delaware Department of Education and report enrollment and attendance.
What subjects are required for homeschoolers in Delaware?
Provide regular and thorough instruction in the subjects prescribed for public schools, suited to the child's age and stage.
How many homeschool days or hours are required in Delaware?
Maintain attendance records; Delaware does not publish a separate homeschool hour total in the registration rule.
Does Delaware require homeschool testing or a portfolio?
No statewide homeschool assessment or portfolio review is required.
Informational, not legal advice. Laws, agency forms, and local procedures can change. Verify current requirements with the relevant Delaware agency and your local district.
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