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New Hampshire · Light-touch
New Hampshire does not ask you to file anything before you begin. Here is what the state does expect, and what it leaves entirely to you.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from New Hampshire's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.
Withdraw from the school your child attends now
If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.
There is no notice to file
New Hampshire does not ask you to notify anyone before you begin. You can start the day you are ready — no form, no permission, no waiting.
Choose what to teach
New Hampshire does not name required subjects, so your curriculum is your own decision. Most families still cover reading, writing, and math daily, and let interest lead the rest.
Keep a light record as you go
Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. New Hampshire expects records to be kept for 2 years.
Nothing to file
New Hampshire does not require a notice of intent, an application, or the state's permission. You do not need to wait for a reply from anyone, because there is no one to write to. There is no ongoing reporting either.
No testing or assessment
New Hampshire does not require a standardized test or an evaluator's review. Plenty of families still keep a folder of work through the year — not because the state asks, but because it makes a transcript or a college application far easier to put together later.
Education Freedom Account (EFA)
Run by New Hampshire Department of Education, administered by the Children's Scholarship Fund NH · payments through Children's Scholarship Fund NH
The award amount is set by the program and changes from year to year. Check the official page below for this year's figure rather than an estimate.
How you get it: You choose a provider from the approved list, then submit the invoice to the Children's Scholarship Fund NH for payment.
Eligibility and application dates are set by the program. Check the program's official page before you apply.
Is homeschooling legal in New Hampshire?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in New Hampshire. New Hampshire is considered one of the easiest states for homeschoolers — minimal regulation, no notice required, and maximum family freedom.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not require families to file a Notice of Intent before beginning homeschooling. You may start at any time.
How many instruction days are required in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not mandate a minimum amount of instruction time.
What subjects are required by law in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not mandate specific subjects, giving families complete freedom to design their own curriculum.
Does New Hampshire require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
No. New Hampshire does not require formal annual assessment. Families may voluntarily track progress for college application purposes.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not require parents to hold a teaching certificate or any specific educational credential to homeschool their children.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has a law on this. RSA 193:1-c gives home educated pupils access to curricular courses and cocurricular programs (including clubs, athletics and performing groups) offered by the school district where they live. The local school board policy may not be more restrictive for them than for the district's resident pupils.
New Hampshire rewrote its home education law (RSA 193-A) effective July 1, 2026: no notice of intent, annual evaluation, portfolio or required subjects. Information a family does submit to a state agency or school district about a home education program is confidential under RSA 193-A:4. Compulsory attendance applies to children at least 6 and under 18 (RSA 193:1).
The free tools below work whether or not you ever pay us a penny; each tile says what it needs. Use what helps with New Hampshire's requirements and ignore the rest.
Last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with New Hampshire Department of Education. This is information for families, not legal advice.