Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: high-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, At least 5 days before starting (or within 14 days of moving in); annually.
- Instruction minimum: Minimum 175 days / 700 hours of instruction.
- Record retention: 2 year(s) — Annual record of courses and academic progress assessments, including test results.
Reporting requirements
- Grades 4, 6, 8, 10: Standardized test given by a licensed teacher; results filed with the district superintendent. Exemptions apply (see notes).
Required subjects
Elementary: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. Middle: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education. High: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health.
The details
Statement of intent (SFN 16909, one per child) at least 5 days before starting or within 14 days of moving into a district, then annually, with immunization record and proof of identity. A parent with a high school diploma or GED may supervise; otherwise a licensed teacher monitors for 2 years. 4 hours a day for 175 days. Tests in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10, given by a licensed teacher and filed with the superintendent; waived for a parent who is a licensed teacher, holds a bachelor's degree, or passed a national teacher exam, or who files a philosophical, moral, or religious objection. Below the 30th percentile triggers an assessment and remediation plan.
North Dakota official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a North Dakota-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions North Dakota families ask
Does North Dakota require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — North Dakota does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. North Dakota does require a notice of intent (annual, At least 5 days before starting (or within 14 days of moving in); annually).
What homeschool records should I keep in North Dakota?
Keep records for 2 year(s): Annual record of courses and academic progress assessments, including test results. Minimum 175 days / 700 hours of instruction. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will North Dakota colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.