NC Home School Information

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Eligibility Certificates

Non-public school students under 18 must obtain a Driver's Eligibility Certificate before they are able to obtain an NC driver's license or learner's permit. 

Learn the requirements and procedures for obtaining the Driver's Eligibility Certificate. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Driving Eligibility Certificates

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