Homeschooling Services
Give your child a private school–quality education with the flexibility of homeschooling. Our comprehensive program covers everything from personalized curriculum planning to expert tutoring and ongoing assessment, ensuring your family enjoys a seamless, world-class learning experience tailored to your schedule.
Our Homeschooling Ethos
The Kensington Ivy Approach:
Why Loving Learning Unlocks Success
We're dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for discovery. Our specialists make learning engaging and rewarding, so each student feels motivated and enthusiastic throughout their academic journey.
Nurturing
Individual Talents
Every child’s path is unique, and we recognize the many reasons families choose homeschooling. Our team creates a judgment-free environment, listening closely to your needs and crafting education around your family’s goals.
Whether you’re seeking a break from traditional schooling or specialized support for exceptional learners, our commitment is to deliver high-quality instruction tailored just for you.
Supporting Every Step
of Your Journey
Parenting and homeschooling often go hand in hand, and your family’s goals matter to us. From your first questions to daily progress, we’re here as partners, supporting, guiding, and listening so you feel confident along the way.
Our dedicated team ensures you have the resources, flexibility, and community needed to make learning at home an enriching experience for both you and your child. Whether you’re seeking advice, curriculum updates, or simply reassurance, you’ll find a welcoming support network ready to help whenever you need it.
Our Methodology
The Kensington Ivy Approach
Whether for a limited period or long term, our proven methodology transforms homeschooling into an exceptional educational journey through these 5 key steps:
Initial Consultation
We take the time to build an in-depth picture of the circumstances surrounding your choice so we can build a programme that supports your child's development in every area of their education.
Assessment & Planning
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your child's current academic level, learning style, and interests to create a tailored curriculum that meets their individual needs and goals.
Tutor Matching
We carefully select and match qualified tutors who align with your child's personality, learning preferences, and academic requirements, ensuring the perfect educational partnership.
Programme Implementation
We begin delivering your child's bespoke homeschooling programme, combining core academic subjects with enrichment activities and regular progress assessments.
Ongoing Support & Review
We provide continuous monitoring, regular reviews, and adjustments to ensure your child's educational journey remains engaging, challenging, and aligned with their evolving needs and aspirations.
The decision to homeschool
is driven by many factors
We cater to every need of each individual student – no education programme is the same, because no two students are the same.
Emotional & Physical Wellbeing
We help students rebuild confidence as they return to learning. Our team partners with local health professionals and families to bridge gaps, restore strengths, and nurture development at a comfortable pace.
Special Learning Needs (SEN)
No two learners are alike. Our experienced SEN tutors work with families, listening closely and developing practical plans customized to your child's unique learning needs.
Neurodiverse Pathways: ASD & ADHD
Our specialists create engaging lessons for children with ASD and ADHD. We focus on individual strengths and tailor educational support that fits your family's rhythm and goals.
School Transitions & Challenges
Home-based education is a flexible choice for families. Our tutors guide students through school transitions and challenges, helping them rebuild trust, spark motivation, and find success in a supportive home environment.
Homeschooling
Frequently asked questions
Homeschooling is legal across New York State. Parents must provide education starting when their child is six years old and continuing through the school year they turn sixteen (or seventeen, depending on the district). Key requirements include submitting a Notice of Intent, filing an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP), and providing quarterly reports and annual assessments to the local school district.
New York law requires instruction for at least 180 days per school year. This must total a minimum of 900 hours for grades 1–6 and 990 hours for grades 7–12. These instructional hours must be documented in your quarterly reports.
To begin homeschooling in New York, you must first submit a Notice of Intent to your local school district's superintendent. (For Manhattan, you can email the NYC Department of Education at letterofintent@schools.nyc.gov). After the district acknowledges your notice, you must submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) detailing your curriculum for the year. You are also required to file quarterly reports and a year-end evaluation.
Absolutely. Homeschooling is legal throughout the United States, and our services are available nationwide. Families outside New York can access our expert tutors either in-person (we coordinate travel for in-home instruction) or through our secure online platform. Many families find online learning offers the same level of personalized support while providing flexibility, convenience, and high academic standards, no matter where you live.
New York state requires homeschooling to cover specific subjects, which expand as students get older. For grades 1–6, required subjects include English, math, reading, science, social studies, physical education, health, music, art, and library skills. In middle and high school, the requirements add history, geography, advanced science, government, economics, and electives. While these subjects are mandatory, you can always add other topics of interest to your curriculum.
