Alternatives to HENB for Secular New Brunswick Homeschool Families
HENB is explicitly Christian. If you're a secular NB family looking for withdrawal support, curriculum guidance, or community without a religious framework, here are your options.
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Alternatives to HSLDA Canada for New Brunswick Homeschool Withdrawal
HSLDA Canada costs $220/year but New Brunswick requires one form and one letter. These alternatives handle what NB parents actually need for less.
Best Homeschool Withdrawal Guide for Francophone Families in New Brunswick
Francophone NB districts demand pedagogical plans and interviews the law doesn't require. The best withdrawal guide addresses DSF-specific friction in French.
How to Handle School Pushback When Withdrawing to Homeschool in New Brunswick
New Brunswick principals demand exit interviews and curriculum plans that aren't legally required. Here's exactly how to respond to every common pushback scenario.
New Brunswick Homeschool Withdrawal Guide vs Hiring a Family Lawyer
Should you hire a New Brunswick family lawyer for your homeschool withdrawal or use a step-by-step guide? Here's when each makes sense.
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in New Brunswick
Step-by-step guide to withdrawing your child from New Brunswick schools: the Annual Home Schooling Application Form, the withdrawal letter, and district pushback.
School Pushback on Homeschool Withdrawal in New Brunswick: What's Legal and What Isn't
New Brunswick schools sometimes resist homeschool withdrawals with demands for meetings, curriculum plans, or home visits. Here's what they can legally require.
Saxon Math and Lifepac Placement Tests: How to Find the Right Starting Level
How to use Saxon math placement tests and Lifepac placement tests to find your child's correct curriculum level — the process, scoring, and what to do with results.
Mid-Year Withdrawal Homeschool New Brunswick: The Right Way to Do It
How to withdraw your child from school mid-year in New Brunswick without triggering truancy flags — the exact steps and timing required.
How to Start Homeschooling in Canada: A Province-by-Province Overview
Starting homeschooling in Canada means navigating provincial law, not federal. Here's what the process looks like in each province and what every family needs to know first.
Homeschool Record Keeping in New Brunswick: What to Track and Why
New Brunswick doesn't mandate annual portfolios — but Section 40.2 means smart parents keep records anyway. Here's exactly what to track and how.
Homeschool High School in New Brunswick: Diplomas, Transcripts, and What Actually Works
Homeschooling through high school in New Brunswick means navigating diplomas, transcripts, and university admissions without the standard provincial credential. Here's the full picture.
Bullying Withdrawal: How to Pull Your Child from School in New Brunswick
Withdrawing your child from a New Brunswick school because of bullying is legal and straightforward. Here's exactly what to file, what to say, and what the school can't demand.
Truancy and Homeschooling in New Brunswick: What You Need to Know
Can you be reported for truancy while homeschooling in New Brunswick? What Section 16 exemptions cover, what triggers real investigations, and how to stay protected.
Rural Homeschooling in New Brunswick: Practical Strategies for Remote Families
Homeschooling in rural New Brunswick comes with real logistical challenges. Here's how families outside the major cities handle curriculum, socialization, and compliance.
Online Homeschool Curriculum Canada: What's Actually Worth Using
Comparing Canadian online homeschool curriculum options and packages — what they cover, what they cost, and how they align with provincial requirements.
NWEA MAP Test for Homeschoolers: What It Measures and How to Access It
NWEA MAP Growth testing for homeschoolers explained — what it measures, how to access it, what results mean, and whether it's the right tool for your family.
New Brunswick Homeschooling Application: How the Withdrawal Process Works
Step-by-step guide to the New Brunswick homeschooling application process, withdrawal letter, and what HENB and Francophone families need to know.
New Brunswick Homeschool Curriculum: What You're Required to Teach
New Brunswick doesn't mandate a specific curriculum. Here's what the province actually requires, what approaches work, and how to document your choices.
New Brunswick Distance Education: What Homeschoolers Need to Know
How New Brunswick distance education works for homeschoolers, the difference between NB distance education and a Section 16 exemption, and which option fits your family.
Homeschool Testing in New Brunswick: Standardized Tests and Assessment Options
New Brunswick doesn't mandate standardized testing for homeschoolers. Here's what testing options exist — Canadian Achievement Test, CAT, and others — and when they're worth using.
Homeschool Placement Test Canada: How to Assess Your Child's Starting Level
How Canadian homeschoolers use placement tests to find the right starting point — free options, what they measure, and when to use them.
Homeschool Math Curriculum Canada: Which Programs Actually Work
A practical comparison of homeschool math curriculum options for Canadian families — Canadian content, US imports, and how to pick what fits your child.
Homeschool Francophone New Brunswick: Navigating the DSF Withdrawal Process
How francophone families withdraw from New Brunswick's DSF school districts to homeschool — and how to handle the heavier administrative friction in French districts.
Homeschool Curriculum Programs Canada: Comparing Your Options
A practical comparison of homeschool curriculum programs used in Canada — Sonlight, Bookshark, ACE, LIFEPAC, Waldorf, Charlotte Mason, and preschool options.
GED New Brunswick Online: Homeschool Credentials and High School Equivalency Options
GED options for New Brunswick homeschoolers, plus Adult High School Diploma, UNB and NBCC admission requirements, and how to document curriculum for post-secondary.
Free Homeschool Placement Tests: Find Your Child's Real Level Before You Buy a Curriculum
Free and low-cost homeschool placement tests for math and reading — where to find them, how to use them, and what to do with the results before buying curriculum.
Unschooling in New Brunswick: What's Legal, What's Required, and How to Document It
Unschooling is legal in New Brunswick. Here's what the province's 'effective instruction' standard means for child-led learners, and how to document without a formal curriculum.
UNB Homeschool Admissions: What the University of New Brunswick Actually Requires
UNB has strict requirements for homeschooled applicants — SAT scores, course syllabi, and AP exams. Here's exactly what to prepare and when to start.
Montessori New Brunswick: Homeschooling with Montessori and Alternative Approaches
How Montessori homeschooling works in New Brunswick, including inclusive education context, kindergarten start rules, and how alternative methods satisfy NB requirements.
Homeschool Special Needs in New Brunswick: What You Keep and What You Lose
Withdrawing a child with special needs from New Brunswick schools changes your access to IEP supports. Here's what remains available and how to protect your child's education.
Homeschool Groups in Moncton and New Brunswick: Finding Your Community
Where to find homeschool groups and co-ops in Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Dieppe, Miramichi, and Bathurst — plus how to connect with NB's homeschool community.
Homeschool Canadian History: Resources, Approaches, and Curriculum Gaps
How to teach Canadian history in your homeschool — from Indigenous history to Confederation and beyond — and where to find quality Canadian-context resources.
HSLDA Canada for New Brunswick Homeschoolers: Is the Membership Worth It?
HSLDA Canada costs $220/year. For New Brunswick's low-regulation homeschool environment, here's what that membership gets you — and what it doesn't.