Home Schools

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DOA's Division of Non-Public Education maintains a registry of home and private schools in North Carolina as required by state law.

DNPE's statutory authority

Announcements

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NC Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ Priority Application Period for new students opens Feb. 6, 2025. Families interested in applying must do so no later than 5 p.m. on March 6, 2025. Read the press release for more information.

New to home-schooling?

NC home school requirements

Home School Guidebook

Returning user?

Home School Account Login

Attendance Record (PDF)

Stats, Health Info & More

Access the DNPE portal

Log in or create an account, file your Notice of Intent, print official registration record, find home schools by county & more.

Helpful Resources

Home School Administrators

Home School Requirements & Recommendations

Learn how to start your home school and what DNPE encourages to ensure your home school experience is successful.

Nationally Standardized Testing Requirement

Learn about North Carolina's testing requirements for home schools, commonly used tests & frequently asked testing questions.

Annual Reporting Guidance for NC Home Schools

Learn about updating your school’s information in the online portal each academic year.

Driver Eligibility Certificates

Student Driving Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Driving Eligibility Certificates

Frequently asked questions about the process for issuing and receiving DECs.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Opening, Closing, Reopening NC Home Schools

Testing Requirements & Criteria

Transitioning to/from Public School

Miscellaneous Questions

Records Retention & Diplomas

Grade Levels & Graduation

Contact DNPE

Contact Us

Call: 984-236-0110
Email: DNPE.General.Inquiries@doa.nc.gov

Questions about Drivers Eligibility Certificates for Non-Public Schools: Email DEC@doa.nc.gov

Phone lines are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mailing Address

NCDOA Non-Public Education Division
1309 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1309

Physical Address

Albemarle Building
325 N. Salisbury Street

NC Home School Information