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North Dakota homeschool requirements

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North Dakota at a glance

Required hours
700 hrs/year
School days
175 days/year
Required subjects
9 subjects
Notice
Required
Testing / evaluation
Standardized testing
Recordkeeping
Recommended

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  • Hours toward your 700-hour goal
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  • Daily activity logs
  • Attendance records
  • Notes & portfolio records
  • Printable PDF reports
  • High school transcripts
  • State-specific progress tracking
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“We read for 45 minutes, did math worksheets for 30 minutes, and watched a history video for 20 minutes.”
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  • Reading 45 min
  • Math 30 min
  • History / Social Studies 20 min

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1 hr 35 min

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Your North Dakota requirements, in plain English

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Notice requirements

Required
Yes, North Dakota requires you to file notice of your intent to homeschool. You must notify your local school district.

Required hours

700 hrs/yr
North Dakota requires at least 4 hours of instruction per day over 175 school days, which works out to roughly 700 hours per year.

Required subjects

9 subjects
North Dakota requires instruction in the following subjects: language arts, math, social studies, science, health, physical education, music, art, and computer science. Beyond these requirements, you have flexibility to add subjects that interest your family.

Testing / evaluation

Required
North Dakota requires a standardized achievement test in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, with results filed with the resident district superintendent (NDCC 15.1-23-09, -11). A child may be exempted if the parent files a philosophical, moral, or religious objection, or independently if the parent is licensed or approved to teach, holds a baccalaureate degree, or meets a national teacher-exam cutoff. A basic composite score below the 50th percentile triggers an additional year of progress monitoring; below the 30th percentile triggers a multidisciplinary assessment and a remediation plan.

Recordkeeping & portfolio

Recommended
Under NDCC 15.1-23-05, supervising parents keep an annual record of courses taken and academic progress assessments — including standardized test results — for each child. The records may be requested if the child later enrolls in public school.

Withdrawing from public school

Letter + notice
North Dakota requires a statement of intent filed with the local superintendent at least five days before you begin (file as soon as you decide when withdrawing). Notify the current school so attendance reflects the change, and keep a copy. Standardized testing follows in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, though a parent with a bachelor's degree may file an objection to opt out.

Full guide

Homeschooling in North Dakota: the complete guide

If you're homeschooling in North Dakota, you're working inside a moderately regulated framework with enough structure to keep the state informed but plenty of room to build a family-shaped program. Compulsory attendance in North Dakota covers children ages 7-16, which means a homeschool program needs to be in place for any child in that range.

The instructional requirement in North Dakota is defined in two dimensions: 4 hours of teaching per day, times 175 days in the school year. Parents build a schedule that fits their household. Some days are heavy on formal lessons, others rely on field trips, co-ops, or project-based learning, and all of it contributes to the yearly total of roughly 700 hours.

Notice filing is the gateway for North Dakota homeschool families: a short document submitted to your local school district sets the record straight for the year ahead. Most districts accept a straightforward letter listing each student, their grade level, and a brief statement of intent.

Assessment in North Dakota takes the form of standardized testing at specified grade levels. It's more of a pulse-check on how learning is landing than a pass/fail exam.

The required subjects in North Dakota (language arts, math, social studies, science, health, physical education, music, art, and computer science) form the backbone of each year's plan, with real freedom in how deeply or creatively each is taught. The record-keeping side of homeschooling doesn't need to dominate North Dakota families' evenings. Homeschool Fox lets you log activities as they happen, then builds the compliance picture on its own.

Notice requirements

Notice is required

You must notify your local school district of your intent to homeschool.

Need a head start? Use the free Notice of Intent generator to draft a North Dakota-ready letter.

Deeper guides: how to write a notice of intent to homeschool covers the language admins look for, and when and where to file your notice of intent covers state-by-state deadlines and recipients.

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Withdrawing from public school

North Dakota requires a statement of intent filed with the local superintendent at least five days before you begin (file as soon as you decide when withdrawing). Notify the current school so attendance reflects the change, and keep a copy. Standardized testing follows in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, though a parent with a bachelor's degree may file an objection to opt out.

For the play-by-play, how to withdraw your child from public school walks through the conversation, the timing, and the paperwork. What to send the district when you pull your child covers exactly what the letter should and shouldn't say.

Assessment requirements

Assessment is required

Type:
Standardized testing
Frequency:
At specified grade levels

Standardized testing for homeschoolers walks through which test to choose, where to register, and how to prep.

Portfolio & records

Portfolio not required

Under NDCC 15.1-23-05, supervising parents keep an annual record of courses taken and academic progress assessments — including standardized test results — for each child. The records may be requested if the child later enrolls in public school.

Required subjects

North Dakota requires instruction in the following subjects.

language arts math social studies science health physical education music art computer science

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Additional notes

File statement of intent 5 days before starting. Standardized testing in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10. 4 hours/day minimum. Parents with bachelor's degrees may opt out of testing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to notify anyone to homeschool in North Dakota?
Yes, North Dakota requires you to file notice of your intent to homeschool. You must notify your local school district.

How many hours do I need to homeschool in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires at least 4 hours of instruction per day over 175 school days, which works out to roughly 700 hours per year.

Does North Dakota require testing for homeschoolers?
North Dakota requires a standardized achievement test in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, with results filed with the resident district superintendent (NDCC 15.1-23-09, -11). A child may be exempted if the parent files a philosophical, moral, or religious objection, or independently if the parent is licensed or approved to teach, holds a baccalaureate degree, or meets a national teacher-exam cutoff. A basic composite score below the 50th percentile triggers an additional year of progress monitoring; below the 30th percentile triggers a multidisciplinary assessment and a remediation plan.

Do I need to keep a portfolio in North Dakota?
Under NDCC 15.1-23-05, supervising parents keep an annual record of courses taken and academic progress assessments — including standardized test results — for each child. The records may be requested if the child later enrolls in public school.

What subjects must I teach in North Dakota?
North Dakota requires instruction in the following subjects: language arts, math, social studies, science, health, physical education, music, art, and computer science. Beyond these requirements, you have flexibility to add subjects that interest your family.

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Free North Dakota printables

Two ready-to-use PDFs for North Dakota homeschoolers. No account needed.

North Dakota hour log Printable daily log, prefilled with the state's hour and day target. Withdrawal letter template A fillable letter to withdraw from public school, with North Dakota guidance.

Templates, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with your state or district.

Reviewed and sourced

Last verified: June 2026. We review North Dakota's requirements against official sources and update this page when the rules change.

Sources

Homeschool Fox is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We turn public homeschool requirements into practical tracking tools for families. Always confirm details with your state or a qualified advisor.

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