How Puerto Rico 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 country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s homeschool requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some country’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal and/or the Puerto Rico Department of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.
Homeschooling is legal in many countries; however, with the 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 Puerto Rico’s homeschooling requirements.
Puerto Rico’s Homeschooling Requirements at a Glance
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Country Educational Funds |
No |
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Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? |
No |
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Academic Calendar Requirement |
Yes |
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Subjects Required |
Yes |
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Reporting Age Requirement |
No |
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Instructor Qualifications |
No |
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Standardized Assessment |
No |
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Immunization Requirement |
No |
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Keep a Portfolio |
Recommended by Enlightium |
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Enlightium Parents App with Group for Puerto Rico Families |
Yes |
Homeschooling Options
In Puerto Rico, homeschools are classified as "nongovernmental schools" and are not subject to regulations.
Country Educational Funds
Educational vouchers may be available for students who meet specific qualifications. Click here for more information.
Notifying the Country
The Puerto Rico Department Of Education does not appear to require homeschooling families to notify the country.
Required Subjects
The Puerto Rico Department Of Education requires that homeschoolers learn the same subjects as taught in the public schools and that they be in school the same number of days as the public schools.
After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.
Age Requirement
The Puerto Rico Department Of Education does not appear to require homeschool students to be enrolled at certain ages.
Instructor Qualifications
The Puerto Rico Department Of Education does not require homeschool students to have teachers with specific credentials or qualifications.
As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are U.S. state and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields.
Standardized Assessment
The Puerto Rico Department Of Education does not require a standardized test for homeschooled students. However, Enlightium provides multiple assessment options to help you see how your student is progressing per a given grade level:
- Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment; you can also opt out of an assessment
- Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT and/or ACT
Keep a Portfolio
You may need to provide your country 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.
- Course plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide them during the enrollment/re-enrollment process based on the student’s grade level: 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’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?
- Explore Enlightium Academy’s website or watch this video about online homeschooling.
- If you have any questions:
- Chat with a team member
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
- 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 country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country’s board of education.
Sources reviewed in March 2024: