How Long Does Homeschooling Take?

Why can homeschoolers get through so much learning so much faster? 

When comparing homeschooling time to other forms of education, you might wonder, "Is it enough?" Well, even though homeschoolers tend to spend significantly less time on formal schooling than public school children, homeschooled children tend to excel academically. 

According to the National Home Education Research Institute, home-educated students in the US typically score 15 to 25 percentile points above public school students on standardized academic achievement tests. 

How can homeschoolers spend less formal time learning, yet typically score higher than public school students on standardized tests?

Why is this true if homeschoolers spend less formal time learning? Well, homeschooling can be much more efficient and effective. 

Homeschooled children don't have to wait for a teacher to handle distractions or spend time on things they already know. Instead, they can move at their own pace: faster in subjects they understand easily and slower where they need extra time. Since the lessons are personalized and focused on the student, they learn more in less time. 

With all this considered, keep in mind that some states have laws about how many hours you are supposed to homeschool each week. 

Visit this website to help you find your state's requirements.

For fun electives and ideas to fill remaining homeschool hours with even more meaningful learning visit our Electives page.