American Samoa, homeschool Law 2024/25

  • Get Annual Authorization:
    • Each year, fill out a form for the Department of Education. This includes your school’s goals, sponsor info, student details (ages, grades, genders), tuition fees, and curriculum plan. After an inspection, you’ll get a certificate of authorization.
  • Teacher Qualifications:
    • All teachers need a qualification certificate from the Department of Education.
  • Monthly and Annual Reporting:
    • At the start of each school year, send an annual report with your school calendar, teacher info (names, ages, experience, qualifications), health certificates, curriculum, and class schedule. Also, submit a monthly enrollment report.
  • Follow the School Calendar:
    • Make sure your school runs the same number of days as local public schools.
  • Teach Citizenship:
    • Include any citizenship material required by the director of education in your curriculum.
  • Keep Permanent Report Cards:
    • Maintain report cards for all students.
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