Homeschooling in Federated States of Micronesia
Homeschooling legal with state approval and monitoring under FSM Title 40.
Home learning (homeschooling) is permitted in the Federated States of Micronesia upon application and approval by the Secretary of Education and State Boards of Education. Programs must meet minimum standards set by these authorities, with ongoing monitoring and potential revocation for non-compliance. Compulsory education applies from ages 6 to 14.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
once
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Home learning defined in FSMC Title 40 §101(12) as private education by parents in home setting for personal/religious reasons.
- Secretary of Education promotes education by setting minimum standards (§103(1)(a)).
- Secretary and State Boards of Education set minimum standards for home learning (§111).
- Approval upon application for home learning course of study meeting standards (§111(1)).
- Monitoring of approved programs for compliance with standards (§111(2)).
- Approval revocable with reasonable grounds (§111(2)).
- Compulsory education and school year (180 days/650-765 hours) apply (§104(4)).
- Four state education systems (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae) coordinate with national level.
Legal Framework
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) education framework rests on: (1) Constitution of the FSM; (2) Title 40 of the FSM Code (national education law) administered by the National Department of Education (NDOE); (3) state-level education statutes for each of the four states (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae) — the state governments are constitutionally responsible for primary and secondary education provision. Education is compulsory for all children, including children with disabilities, from first grade through to graduation from the eighth grade, OR until the age of fourteen years — whichever comes first. Attendance is required at a registered public or non-public school. Homeschooling is not provided for as a recognised modality in the national or state codes. Responsible authority: National Department of Education and the four state Departments of Education.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Home Learning Application
When
Prior to starting program
Where
Secretary of Education and State Board of Education
How to submit
In person or mail to National Department of Education and state education agency
What to include
- • Proposed course of study meeting minimum standards
No specific form named in statute; contact NDOE or state agency for application process.[3][4]
How to Get Started
- 1
Contact National Department of Education and state education agency
- 2
Prepare proposed course of study meeting minimum standards
- 3
Submit application for review and approval
- 4
Begin upon approval and maintain compliance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Permitted under national law
- ✓Tailored to family needs
Cons
- •Approval and monitoring required
- •Potential state variations
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · FM homeschool law guide