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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
British Columbia, 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.
Register each child annually by September 30 with a B.C. public, independent, or distributed-learning school
Annual Assessment
No mandatory assessment. The registering school must offer free evaluation services, but parents may decline.
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required
Registered homeschoolers (ss. 12-13 of the School Act) operate outside the provincial curriculum and are not eligible for the Dogwood Diploma. Families wanting credits typically enrol in Distributed Learning instead.
Required Subjects
British Columbia, Canada does not mandate specific subjects for homeschooling.