Last updated: January 2026 · Approx. 6 minute read
Homeschool Laws in New Hampshire (2026)
New Hampshire requires a one-time notice and an annual portfolio or test, but otherwise leaves families fully in control.
Quick facts at a glance
Notification & registration
File a Letter of Intent with your local superintendent or a participating nonpublic school within 5 days of starting.
Required subjects in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires homeschool families to cover the following subject areas:
- Science
- Math
- Language
- Government
- History
- Health
- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- U.S. & NH Constitutional History
- Art
- Music
Hours & days of instruction
Equivalent to public school instruction
Evaluations & testing
Annual evaluation: standardized test, evaluation by a certified teacher, or portfolio review.
Recordkeeping requirements
Maintain a portfolio of work samples available for review.
Legal homeschool options in New Hampshire
How to start homeschooling in New Hampshire
- File a Letter of Intent within 5 days of starting (with your district or a participating nonpublic school).
- Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.
- Plan curriculum across all required subjects.
- Maintain a portfolio of student work.
- Complete an annual evaluation by July 1.
Notes & nuances
Filing through a participating nonpublic school can simplify the process and provide diploma support.
Frequently asked questions
When is the New Hampshire homeschool notice due?
Within 5 days of starting.
What annual evaluation options does New Hampshire offer?
Standardized test, evaluation by a certified teacher, or portfolio review.
What subjects does New Hampshire require?
Science, math, language, government, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, U.S. and NH constitutional history, art, and music.
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