The Cost of Homeschooling

When you start homeschooling it is natural to ask "how much does homeschooling cost?"

So let's look at the answer to this question - and then how to make it more affordable.

Homeschoolers are usually at an immediate disadvantage because one parent must stay at home with the children - and this loss of income could be counted towards the cost.

There are also other costs associated with homeschool, such as:

The amount of this does differ, but homeschoolers estimate they spend between $300 to over $2,500 a year. Although of course, we are not counting the advantages of homeschooling.

This has to be balanced against the cost of sending your child to school (uniforms, private tuition fees, school meals, transportation costs etc).

But how can you really manage the cost of homeschooling and make it affordable?

There is lots you can do to make your homeschool budget go further. Don't plump for an expensive curriculum until you are sure that it will suit your family.

Tips for affordable home schooling include ideas such as making use of your local library. Or sharing resources with other homeschoolers. There are many free homeschool activities available as well as homeschool freebies.

Be creative, and you will find that homeschooling does not need to cost a fortune.