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What your state expects a student to know in each grade, in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Pick a state and a grade.

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More Information: North Carolina Dates, Sources and Homeschool Law

North Carolina Standard Course of Study, published by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI).

  • Adopted by the state: English 2017, Math 2017, Science 2023, Social Studies 2021
  • Last checked by NexStudents: September 25, 2026

Copied from the state's own files, word for word. States revise their standards, so check the state's page for the current version.

Homeschool Law in North Carolina

School required for ages
7–16
Ways to homeschool
One
Notice to the state
Yes
Teacher qualifications
Yes
Required subjects
No
Testing or evaluation
Yes
Immunization records
Yes
Instruction time
A regular schedule for at least nine calendar months a year, apart from reasonable holidays.
The law
North Carolina General Statute §115C-563

Written from HSLDA's summary of North Carolina homeschool law, read September 25, 2026. Laws change and this is not legal advice. Read HSLDA's full step-by-step guide before you file anything.