How Argentina Families Can Enroll at Enlightium Academy

Enlightium Academy is a private Christian school that is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Enlightium has served homeschool, online, and co-op school students in K-12 since 2003. As K-12 education policies are different in each country, it is a parental responsibility to check on their country’s requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some countries’ requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Argentine Secretary of Education, as educational policies are subject to change over time.

Homeschooling is legal in many countries; however, with the freedom to educational opportunities comes a responsibility to understand and fulfill legal requirements. This can be worrisome, yet you’re not alone in this endeavor. Enlightium Academy is here to help! As you review your country’s homeschooling requirements, keep in mind that Enlightium Academy is a U.S.-based school and holds dual accreditation through Cognia and ACSI. Although not registered in Argentina, this accreditation allows Enlightium to serve students worldwide and provides a high school diploma recognized nationally and internationally. For families living in countries that require an apostille to validate foreign educational records, Enlightium can help guide you through the apostille process should you choose to pursue official recognition of your student’s U.S. studies.

Please note that the resources below serve as a starting point for your family; it is important that you research Argentina’s requirements.

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Homeschooling Options

Enlightium Academy is a U.S.-based private school and is not licensed by the Argentine education authorities. Families enrolling with Enlightium are participating in a foreign educational program and remain responsible for complying with Argentina’s compulsory education laws and any requirements that may apply in their province. 

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Argentina’s Requirements at a Glance

Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = Not published

Educational Funds = No

Academic Calendar Requirement = Yes

Ages of Compulsory Attendance = 4 - 17/18

Instructor Qualifications = No

Required Subjects = Review National Standards

Standardized Assessment = Required by Enlightium

Required Vaccination = Required by the Country

Keep a Portfolio = Recommended

Enlightium Parents App with Group for Argentina Families = Yes

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Notifying the Country

No national notification process is published. Because education is administered at the provincial level, families who have questions about compliance may wish to consult their provincial Ministry of Education.

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Educational Funds

No educational funds are available for Enlightium families at this time.

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Calendar Requirements

Argentina establishes a national minimum of 180 effective school days per year for primary and secondary education. While this applies to schools and not explicitly to homeschooling families, this calendar matches Enlightium’s calendar. Enlightium’s school calendar has 180 school days (around 210 days with summer school). Additionally, students have access to the courses 24/7 for most days of the school year, including weekends and holidays.

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Required Subjects

There does not appear to be a list of required subjects; however, using the national curriculum expectations as a benchmark will help families show that students are receiving a broad, balanced education. This would include core courses like mathematics, science, physical education, arts, and citizenship. These courses are available at Enlightium Academy.

After you enroll/re-enroll and before your student starts courses at Enlightium Academy, your student’s counselor will send you an email with a recommended course schedule consisting of core courses and, if applicable, courses that fulfill Enlightium’s graduation requirements. Your student can also select from Enlightium’s elective courses.

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Standardized Assessment

There is no published federal testing requirement specifically for students enrolled in a foreign online school. However, Enlightium Academy requires students to take an annual assessment to keep track of how students are progressing. Enlightium provides the following options per grade level:

• Grades PreK-8: IXL diagnostic assessments or Iowa Complete Annual Assessment. We recommend the IXL diagnostic assessment, as it provides more flexibility in scheduling and does not have an additional fee.

• Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT

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Immunization Requirement

Even though enrollment in a U.S.-based online school doesn’t require vaccination per se, families living in Argentina should ensure their children’s vaccinations are kept current according to the Argentine calendar.

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Age Requirement

According to national law, students must attend school from age 4 through the end of their secondary education, which is typically 17 or 18 years old.

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Instructor Qualifications

There is no provision that requires parents to be licensed teachers if they educate their children outside the formal school system.

As a part of Enlightium Academy’s dual accreditation, Enlightium teachers are state* and/or ACSI-certified. A number of our faculty members have Master's and Doctorate degrees in their fields.

*For students living in the U.S., this does not necessarily mean that their teachers are certified in the student’s state of residence, but instead in the teacher’s state of residence. For most states, this distinction is not important to the student’s academics.

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Keep a Portfolio

Families enrolling with Enlightium Academy should maintain thorough academic records, as you may need to provide your country with additional information. Enlightium recommends keeping a digital record every year, which should include the following:

• Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with progress reports via email. You can screenshot the details in these emails to show attendance.
• Curriculum information and samples - Enlightium provides its families with both curriculum overviews by grade level and samples by course.
• Academic plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide academic plans during the admission process for each of our four divisions of grades: primary school (PreK-2), elementary school (3-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).
• Grades - Enlightium provides report cards for all students at the end of each quarter. Transcripts are available upon request.
• Test scores - This can include occasional screenshots of test scores and/or standardized assessment scores.
• Academic Awards - Enlightium provides qualifying students with certificates for Honor Roll, Scholar’s List, Dean’s List, Outstanding Improvement, and the Presidential Award.
• Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and the pen pal program.

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The Enlightium Parents App with a Group Just for Argentina Families

Enlightium Academy has an app and a desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Argentina to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’s requirements. Your family will be provided a link to download the app after enrolling.

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Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?

1. Explore Enlightium Academy’s website
2. If you have any questions:
   
   1. Chat with a team member
   2. Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
   3. Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
3. Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the “Enroll Now” button.

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Since 2003, Enlightium Academy has supported K–12 students in online, book-based, and partner schools. Our dedicated faculty and staff, in collaboration with parents, deliver high-quality instruction and individualized learning. We focus on developing each student’s academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

To find out if Enlightium is the right school for your family, schedule an appointment, call (509) 319-2288, or visit EnlightiumAcademy.com. 

We review country requirements and regulations annually; however, each country may update its guidelines more frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact your country board of education.

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Sources reviewed in March of 2026:

• https://hslda.org/post/argentina
• https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/90000-94999/91819/norma.htm
• https://www.educ.ar/recursos/132575/nap-educacion-primaria-primer-ciclo
• https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/derechofacil/leysimple/vacunacion