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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 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.
No statutory duty to register, but the Education Authority's EHE guidelines ask parents to notify the EA EHE Team. De-registration from a school must be confirmed in writing.
Annual Assessment
EA may request an initial visit and periodic informal reviews to be satisfied that suitable education is being provided
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required
Parental duty is to cause the child to receive "efficient full-time education suitable to age, ability and aptitude" at school or otherwise. EA guidelines were co-designed with Home Education NI and the Department of Education following 2019 consultation.
Required Subjects
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom does not mandate specific subjects for homeschooling.
Law Reference
Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, Article 45