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How to homeschool in Delaware

Both filings are online through a Department of Education account.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Delaware. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Delaware requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

Yes, every year. An enrollment report filed online with the Department of Education by September 30 every year, and an end-of-year attendance report by July 31.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

None specified (except the district-coordinated option).

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None beyond the two yearly online reports.

Compulsory school ages

5–16

Legal ways to homeschool in Delaware

  • Single-family homeschool
  • Multi-family homeschool
  • Homeschool coordinated with the district

Each option has its own rules. The table above mainly describes the first option listed; read the source before choosing.

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    File your notice

    An enrollment report filed online with the Department of Education by September 30 every year, and an end-of-year attendance report by July 31.

    Write the letter of intent
  2. 02

    Plan your school year

    Delaware sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  3. 03

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Delaware asks for: none beyond the two yearly online reports. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  4. 04

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Delaware homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Delaware?

An enrollment report filed online with the Department of Education by September 30 every year, and an end-of-year attendance report by July 31.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Delaware?

Delaware does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Delaware?

None specified (except the district-coordinated option).

Does Delaware require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Delaware?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Delaware and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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