Homeschooling in New Jersey
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in New Jersey.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in New Jersey
Ages and exceptions
You may educate your child at home under New Jersey's equivalent instruction provision.
Register or give notice
If a district denies your child's enrollment and you do not provide an intent to appeal, you must verify where your child will receive education.
You must complete a transfer form when removing your enrolled child from a high school educational program.
In other circumstances, you are encouraged to notify your local board of your intent to homeschool.(recommended)
Plan instruction
You must provide instruction academically equivalent to that in your local public school.
Your local board is neither required nor authorized to review and approve your homeschool curriculum or program.
You or another person teaching your child at home do not need New Jersey teacher certification.
Keep records
Your local board is not required to establish a record for your homeschooled child.
Official resources
- Frequently Asked Questions: Homeschooling - NJ.gov
New Jersey 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.
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.