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

  • Need to request a Driver Eligibility Certificate? Click here
  • Attention new homeschool applicants: We are experiencing an issue with email confirmations verifying the approval of the Notice of Intent Application. If you have not received a confirmation to the email you provided in your application within 3 to 5 days, please check your spam or log into your account to check the status of your application. Feel free to call the office at 984-236-0110. We hope to resolve this issue soon.

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

Click the first link to learn how to start your home school and what DNPE encourages ensure your home school experience is successful.

Click the second link to learn about North Carolina's testing requirements for home schools, commonly used tests & frequently asked testing questions.

Click the third link for 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