Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Tips: Guide to the first steps for the homeschooling parent



Home Schooling - A Guide to the First Steps for the Home Schooling Parent

Schooling at home means learning and gain a certificate from home. The online education system makes it all more easier these days to do so. However there are some questions that you as a parent would  like answered before making your final choice

Q: What is schooling at home?
A: Schooling at home means, your child can study just like any other child at school would do with the exception that he/she study at home and "attending" classes by using the internet. This kind of education is getting very popular as it gives you some interesting options which are not available in regular academic system.

Q: What subjects are available for schooling at home?
A: Most of the subjects that are available today are taught on internet home schooling. The subjects include all normal subjects that are presented in a traditional public school. However, it is important to note that some subjects that require more practical exercises will require more effort and time as there is no tutor at hand while experiments are conducted.


Q: What is the difference between a home schooling at home and going to a public school?
A: There is not much difference between online home schooling and going to a public school. The major difference is that a home schooling student can get a certificate from a good academic institution without going to the school in person and it allows children form countries with not such acclaimed education system to study at a better school.  Home schooling on the internet is a very good solution for those children who may not be able to go to another country to obtain good quality education. It enables them to stay at home and still can earn certification from a good institution. This option is also much less costly, especially if you take traveling, and general living cost into account.

Q: Where can I get the information regarding to schooling at home?
A: You will get all the important information from the Internet. You make a search about schooling at home. You can be more specific by entering the specific location, and level of education that you are looking for. You will have various options to select the best option for your child's specific requirements.

Before you go for select a specific on line schooling site, make sure that it is authentic, accredited and certified by the authorities. Unfortunately there are many on line cheats that prey on students to earn an income in a fraudulent way.

Q: How to get yourself admitted for schooling at home?
A: You have to contact the home school provider and provide them with all the required information for admittance. The institution will then verify your details and inform you if you are accepted to study on line with them. Once selected,  they will provide you with information on how to move forward in order to complete the registration and payment process.

Q: Are there a difference in the value of a certificate obtained from a public school and home schooling?
A: There are no distinction between the value of a public school and home schooling certificate. However, this is said with the understanding that the institution you make use of is registered and acknowledged as an authentic educational institution with the relevant Department of Education.


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