How New Hampshire Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is an approved private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each state, it is a parental responsibility to check on their state’s homeschool requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about each state’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their state’s requirements at hslda.org/legal and/or the New Hampshire Department of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C.; however, with a freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! 

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research New Hampshire homeschooling requirements.

 

New Hampshire’s Homeschooling Requirements at a Glance

Does the Parent Need to Notify the State?	Yes
State Educational Funds	Yes
Academic Calendar Requirement	No
Reporting Age Requirement	6
Instructor Qualifications	No
Required Subjects	Yes
Standardized Assessment	Yes, beginning in grade 3
Immunization Requirement	No
Keep a Portfolio	Yes
Enlightium Parents App with Group for New Hampshire Families	Yes

 

Notifying the State

According to the New Hampshire Department of Education, you must submit a notice of intent to homeschool to your local public school district homeschool office. The notice only needs to be submitted one time:

• Within five days of starting courses under the umbrella of Enlightium Academy (or right away if you missed this window), or
• Immediately if moving to a new school district, private school, or other alternative education option

The notice must include the following for each homeschooling student in your family:

• Name
• Address
• Birthdate

If you withdraw from Enlightium Academy, please provide a written notice within 15 days of termination to the local school district superintendent. Other requirements may apply.

 

State Educational Funds

Students in New Hampshire who live in a town without a public school may be eligible for $11,000 in yearly tuition through the Town Tuitioning Program.

Eligible schools must: 

• Report student performance progress to the state.
• Administer a nationally recognized standardized assessment.

Learn more about New Hampshire’s Town Tuitioning Program by clicking here. 

Enlightium is an approved provider for families that have a New Hampshire Education Freedom Account through the Children Scholarship Fund. Eligible families may receive $3,000 or more each year per student, depending on various factors, which is enough to cover most or all of Enlightium’s tuition cost. For more information on how to start this process, interested families should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Age Requirement

Ages five or younger:

Students are not required to attend school but can enroll in primary school at Enlightium Academy to have a head start and be ready for Kindergarten.

Aged six on or before September 30:

They must attend school during that academic year; this includes homeschooling under the Enlightium Academy umbrella. Students must continue their education at a school of their parent’s choice until they turn 18 years old or receive a high school diploma or its equivalent.

If your student graduates before the age of 18, you must inform the department of education.

 

Instructor Qualifications

The New Hampshire Department of Education does not require students to have teachers with specific credentials or qualifications. 

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields. 

Students in the Homeschool Program (grades PreK-8) use book-based Christian curricula from AOP or BJU Press, while students in the Online Program (grades 3-12) use the digital Christian curriculum, "Ignitia". Finally, students in the Sapphire Live program (grades 3-12) use a collection of the best curriculum options on the market. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and electives courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.

 

Required Subjects

The New Hampshire Department of Education requires the following subjects but does not state during which grades they need to be taken:

• Reading/Language/Writing/Spelling
• Government/History/the history of the constitutions of New Hampshire and the United States
• Mathematics
• Science
• Health
• Exposure to and appreciation of art and music

 

Standardized Assessment

The New Hampshire Department of Education requires students to have a standardized assessment every year.

Enlightium provides multiple assessment options or guidance for students in grades 3-12:

• Grades PreK-8: Iowa Complete Annual Assessment - tests cover the required material and test scores are provided via email to the parent.
• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the SAT and ACT

Parents of students in grades PreK-2 can choose from one of the following options as laid out by New Hampshire. These include, but are not limited to:

• A written evaluation by a certified teacher, such as Enlightium’s Homeschool Coordinator
• A national student achievement test
• A state student assessment

 

Keep a portfolio

You may need to provide your state with additional information, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy which should include:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with weekly progress reports. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide them during the registration process - primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students after quarters 1, 2, and 3 and report cards/transcripts at the end of the school year or summer.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and spelling bees.

 

Enlightium Parents App with Group for New Hampshire Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in New Hampshire to inform and support each other in fulfilling your state’s homeschooling requirements. 

Your family will be added to this group upon enrolling at Enlightium and downloading the Enlightium Parents app (which is provided upon enrollment).

 

Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website or watch this video about online homeschooling.
2. If you have any questions:
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process and select the blue button near the top of the page.

 

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian online school that serves homeschooling families by offering a Bible-based, flexible, accredited, teacher-supported, and affordable education from the comfort of your home. For any other questions about Enlightium, please call (866) 488-4818, or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com.

We review state requirements and regulations annually however each state may update their guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions please contact your state board of education.  

 

 

Sources reviewed in November 2023:

• https://hslda.org/legal
• https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-learner-support/bureau-of-instructional-support/office-of-assessment