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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Alberta, Canada homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
Annual notification to a supervising school authority (board or accredited private school) before September 1, or within 15 days of starting mid-year
Annual Assessment
Two supervisor visits or contacts per year (typically fall and spring) plus a year-end evaluation/progress report; no provincial standardized testing required for non-aligned programs
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required
Families choose either a supervised (funded) or unsupervised (notification-only, unfunded) program. Outcomes are set by the Schedule of Learning Outcomes when not following the Alberta Programs of Study.
Required Subjects
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Law Reference
Education Act, s. 20; Home Education Regulation, Alta Reg 89/2019