NC Home School Information

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Home Schools

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

  • The Notice of Intent to Operate a Homeschool Application portal will be closed from May 1, 2025 until July 8, 2025. Opening a homeschool is not allowed during this time.
  • Need to request a Driver Eligibility Certificate? Click here
  • 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

Helpful Resources

Home School Administrators

Driver Eligibility Certificates

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