Homeschooling in Palau

Key Requirements at a Glance

• Title 22 National Code requires parents to ensure children aged 6-17 attend school[1][5].
• No regulations, exemptions, or recognition for homeschooling in official sources[1].
• MoE authorizes non-public schools with requirements for safety, health, curriculum, and teacher certification[1].
• Private schools operate under MoE charter[5].
• First grade entry requires child to be 6 years old before September 15[1].
• MoE responsible for primary and secondary education policies[1][5].
• Early childhood care regulated separately by Early Childhood Council under 2018 Senate Bill No. 10-30[1].

Legal Framework

Palau's education framework rests on: (1) Constitution of the Republic of Palau; (2) Title 22 of the Palau National Code (PNC) — the comprehensive education statute, with key provisions at PNC 22§111, 22§159, and 22§181-184. The statute provides for free, compulsory public education for all children ages 6-17, OR until graduation from high school. PNC mandates attendance at a public or nonpublic school for all children between ages 6 and 17 inclusive, unless excluded from school or excepted from attendance by the Minister of Education. RPPL No. 10-32 (Republic of Palau Public Law) is among recent legislation aimed at improving education quality. Homeschooling is not directly named in Title 22 but the Ministerial exemption pathway provides theoretical accommodation. Responsible authority: Ministry of Education, Republic of Palau.

Filing Requirements

How to Get Started

1. 1

   Begin instruction at home

2. 2

   Monitor for truancy risks

3. 3

   Contact MoE if questions arise

Pros & Cons