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West Virginia homeschool & equivalency guide
General information, not legal advice. Check your state’s current rules. Requirements depend on the legal route you choose; age alone does not establish exam eligibility.
Homeschool notice & assessment
Notice and reporting
Under the notice route, notify the county superintendent on beginning; report a county move. Board-approved instruction is a separate route.
Assessment and submission
Obtain an assessment EVERY year; retain records for three years. Submit results in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11 by June 30.
Based on Appendix A, p. 348, with official-source corrections where needed.
Education agency & contacts
West Virginia Department of Education
Appendix B, p. 354. Homeschool oversight and adult education may be handled by different agencies.
High school equivalency
Exams: GED
19 without age waiver; younger candidates need approved eligibility documentation. GED Ready through the local adult-learning/Option Pathway program is required.
Appendix C, p. 360, with official-source corrections where needed. Residency, withdrawal, identification, consent, and online versus test-center rules may also apply.
Source review
The printed appendices report a review date of October 20, 2026. Website source check: 2026-11-01.
Official 18-8-1 supports notice route, annual assessment, three-year retention, and June 30 submissions for grades 3/5/8/11. GED minimum 19 without waiver, younger eligibility documentation and GED Ready verification through adult-learning/Option Pathway match.
Sources can change after review. Confirm every deadline and requirement directly with the responsible agency before acting.