FAQ > Can my children go to college or university after having been homeschooled?

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Absolutely! Go to this site for a list of universities accepting homeschoolers. There are also other ways for your children to enter university. Many of them have mature student programs. That is, people no younger than 19 - 21 years old can be admitted to the school through that programme. Many people perform better in a post-secondary institution after having had a couple years' absence from schooling. And, some find the time useful to work and save up for books, tuition, etc. Or, they travel ... A great deal of personal growth can take place before university or college entrance. If your children would like to enter univerity or colleges before 19 years of age, note that most Ontario universities and colleges prefer students with OAC's. Schools for homeschoolers to earn highschool credits from: Alberta Distance Learning Centre Independent Learning Centre Virtual High School Virtual Learning Centre Post-secondary school admission is a definite possibility (and even probability) for your homeschooled children.