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Homeschooling in West Virginia

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Moderate requirements Notice required Last verified May 26, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Required

Curriculum

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Testing

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Teacher

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Overview

Homeschooling in West Virginia is governed by West Virginia Code section 18-8-1. West Virginia has moderate requirements including annual notification, annual standardised testing, and a basic qualification requirement for teaching parents. Students scoring below the 40th percentile may face additional review by the county superintendent.

Telling the authorities

Notice is required

Who: Local county school superintendent

When: By August 1 each year

How to do it

Submit a Notice of Intent to your county school superintendent by August 1 each year. Must include names and ages of children and evidence of the parent meeting qualification requirements.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must provide instruction in English, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health.
Testing
Annual standardized testing required. Results submitted to the county superintendent. Students performing below the 40th percentile may be required to submit to review.
Record keeping
Must maintain records of instruction and assessment results for two years.
Teacher
Teaching parent must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Parent must not be a registered sex offender.

Recent changes

West Virginia has moderate requirements including annual notification, annual testing, and a basic qualification requirement. Students performing below the 40th percentile face additional scrutiny. Families should ensure annual testing is completed on time.

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