Homeschooling in Peru
Homeschooling grey area: legal via parental rights but unregulated, using alternatives for validation.
Homeschooling in Peru lacks explicit regulation and is considered a grey area, with families interpreting parental choice rights under Ley General de Educación N° 28044. No direct authorization or registration for home education exists, but alternative pathways like distance education, CEBA programs, or private schools provide certification. Compulsory education applies from ages 6 to 16, typically met through formal schooling.
Quick Reference
School Days
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No minimum
Hours Required
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No minimum
Subjects
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required
Notification
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Key Requirements at a Glance
- Ley 28044 of 2003 (General Education Law) governs the entire education system without an explicit homeschool modality.
- Constitution Article 13 guarantees freedom of education and parental rights to choose educational institutions.
- Constitution Article 17 establishes preschool, primary, and secondary education as compulsory.
- Ministerial Resolution 0234-2005-ED permits validation of independent studies for minors under 18.
- Homeschool certification requires an educational institution; UGEL (Local Educational Management Unit) has no direct authority.
- The SIAGIE system has been mandatory for enrollment and certification since 2011, intensified in 2020.
- No law declares homeschooling illegal in Peru.
Legal Framework
Peruvian Constitution Articles 13-17. Ley 28044 of July 28, 2003 (General Education Law), as amended by Ley 31499 among others. The implementing regulation was approved by Supreme Decree 011-2012-MINEDU, modified by Supreme Decree 007-2021-MINEDU. Ley 28044 recognizes the modalities of Regular Basic Education (EBR), Alternative Basic Education (EBA), and Special Basic Education (EBE); EBA is oriented to people with incomplete schooling or those needing flexible education, not to parental homeschooling. Distance education exists as a modality but primarily in EBA and higher education. Responsible authority: Ministry of Education (MINEDU).
Filing Requirements
What to file
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When
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Where
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How to submit
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What to include
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No official notification process for homeschool; use SIAGIE for formal enrollment if needed.
How to Get Started
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Educate at home per national standards.
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Contact CEBA or alternative school for convalidación.
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Submit studies for validation per RM 0234-2005-ED.
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Enroll in SIAGIE if seeking official records.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Legal grey area allows practice
- ✓Certification possible via alternatives
Cons
- •Unregulated, uncertain validation
- •Local officials may deny existence
Questions about homeschooling in Peru
Is homeschooling legal in Peru?
Grey area: not prohibited or regulated explicitly; permitted via parental rights (Const. art. 13, Ley 28044 art. 5), but certification requires alternatives like CEBA.
Do I need to register for homeschool?
No official MINEDU process; avoid UGEL. Use private/CEBA for validation.
How to get an official diploma?
Convalidación via RM 0234-2005-ED at CEBA or schools; parent diplomas not recognized.
What about compulsory education ages 6-17?
Must comply via alternatives; truancy risk if no certification path.
Can UGEL certify homeschool?
No direct potestad; use institutions. Officials often uninformed.
Is there a curriculum requirement?
Align with national standards (Ley 28044); no specific homeschool rules.
What if we move or need university?
Convalidación portable; universities require institutional certificates.
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Last updated: 2026-05-06 · PE homeschool law guide