Vermont Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma and transcripts recognized. No state homeschool diploma.

Parent-created. No state template.

Program

Vermont Dual Enrollment Program

Eligibility

Home study students who have completed grade 10 and have not yet received a diploma; must be deemed sufficiently prepared by postsecondary institution

How to enroll

Contact postsecondary institution; must include dual enrollment in personalized learning plan

Cost

Up to 2 courses free per year (tuition covered by state)

16 V.S.A. §944

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

VPA governs interscholastic athletics eligibility

16 V.S.A. §166b

Vermont offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home Study Program : You file an enrollment notice with the Vermont Agency of Education at least 10 business days before starting, including your child's information and an attestation that you will conduct annual assessments. You must assess your child annually — via standardized test, certified teacher evaluation, portfolio, online academy grades, or GED — but results are retained by the family, not submitted to the state.
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  Enrollment in an Approved Independent (Private) School : You enroll in an approved independent (private) school, which satisfies compulsory attendance without the home study enrollment notice or annual assessment submission to the state. Some independent schools support home-based learning models. Best for families who want an institutional framework or prefer to avoid direct state reporting.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Vermont