Homeschooling in Hawaii
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Hawaii. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Hawaii. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Hawaii.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Hawaii
Register or give notice
You must submit a new notice to the new principal when you move into another school’s area or your child changes school level.
Plan instruction
You must provide all your child’s educational materials and instruction.
You should base your curriculum on your child’s needs, interests, existing knowledge and individual abilities.(recommended)
Keep records
You must keep a record of your planned curriculum but do not have to submit it to the school.
You must submit a report on your child’s progress every year.
Assessments and testing
You must provide nationally normed standardized assessment scores for your child in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10.
Other requirements
You do not need to provide a birth certificate, proof of residency or health records for homeschooling.
Official resources
- Homeschool – Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Hawaii
Programs open to homeschoolers
You can request certain state assessments at your child’s school at no cost while homeschooling.
Good to know
You must provide all materials and instruction for your homeschooled child in Hawaii.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
Discover activities, books, and nearby experiences around your child’s interests. Record their learning and see the learning areas they explore along the way.