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
0
required
Notification
No
n/a
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Ley 28044 (2003) rige todo el sistema educativo sin modalidad homeschool explícita.
- Constitución art. 13 garantiza libertad de enseñanza y derecho parental a elegir centros educativos.
- Constitución art. 17 establece educación inicial, primaria y secundaria obligatoria.
- Resolución Ministerial 0234-2005-ED permite convalidación de estudios independientes para menores de 18.
- Certificación homeschool requiere institución educativa; UGEL no tiene potestad directa.
- Sistema SIAGIE obligatorio para matrícula y certificados desde 2011, intensificado en 2020.
- No hay norma que declare ilegal el homeschooling.
Legal Framework
Constitución Política art. 13-17. Ley 28044 (28 de julio 2003), Ley General de Educación, modificada por Ley 31499 entre otras. Reglamento aprobado por Decreto Supremo 011-2012-MINEDU, modificado por Decreto Supremo 007-2021-MINEDU. La Ley 28044 reconoce las modalidades de Educación Básica Regular (EBR), Educación Básica Alternativa (EBA) y Educación Básica Especial (EBE); EBA está orientada a personas con escolaridad inconclusa o que necesitan educación con flexibilidad, no a homeschooling parental. La educación a distancia existe como modalidad pero principalmente en EBA y educación superior. Autoridad responsable: Ministerio de Educación (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
- 1
Educate at home per national standards.
- 2
Contact CEBA or alternative school for convalidación.
- 3
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
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · PE homeschool law guide