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Homeschooling in Liechtenstein

Legal with annual Office of Education approval and curriculum compliance.

Homeschooling, known as Privatunterricht, is permitted in Liechtenstein with approval from the Office of Education. Parents must apply for authorization, submit annual progress reports, and ensure instruction follows the Liechtenstein curriculum by qualified teachers. Permission is issued for one year and renewable upon positive assessment.

Quick Reference

School Days

-

No minimum

Hours Required

-

No minimum

Subjects

0

required

Notification

Yes

annual

Key Requirements at a Glance

  • Homeschooling requires approval from Office of Education.
  • Teacher must have required professional qualification.
  • Must follow Liechtenstein Lehrplan (curricula).
  • Initial permission limited to one year, extendable.
  • Office of Education can review pupil knowledge and skills.
  • Parents must request authorization for compulsory school age children.

Legal Framework

Schulgesetz (LGBl. 1972 Nr. 7) regulates private instruction (Privatunterricht) or home instruction (Hausunterricht); responsible authority is the Office of Education (Schulamt). Specific articles on Privatunterricht/Hausunterricht, compulsory school age start/end, and approval procedure not located in official sources.

Filing Requirements

What to file

Authorization request for Privatunterricht

When

Before school year start

Where

Office of Education (Schulamt)

How to submit

In writing to Schulamt

What to include

  • Teacher qualifications, curriculum plan matching Lehrplan, infrastructure details

Submit annual progress reports for renewal

How to Get Started

  1. 1

    Contact Office of Education for application

  2. 2

    Submit teacher qualifications and curriculum plan

  3. 3

    Await one-year initial approval

  4. 4

    Provide annual progress report for renewal

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Permitted with oversight
  • Matches state standards

Cons

  • Teacher qualification barrier
  • Annual bureaucracy

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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · LI homeschool law guide