Enlightium Academy is an approved 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 homeschool requirements and fulfill them as applicable. To assist parents with this process, Enlightium provides basic information about some country’s requirements. Parents are also encouraged to review their country’s requirements at hslda.org/legal/international and/or the Mexico Department of Education (also known as the Secretariat of Public Education and Ministry of Public 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 holds dual accreditation through Cognia and ACSI. 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 Mexico’s homeschooling requirements.
Homeschooling Options
Homeschooling in Mexico is neither formally prohibited nor officially recognized. Families enrolling with Enlightium should still meet compulsory education expectations and, when needed, confirm requirements with local education authorities to ensure their student receives an appropriate education. While Mexican guidelines acknowledge homeschooling, they also note that it does not satisfy Article 31’s requirement for children to “attend school.” At the same time, Mexico recognizes parents’ rights under Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to choose home education.
Mexico’s Requirements at a Glance
Country Educational Funds = Unknown
Does the Parent Need to Notify the Country? = Unknown
Academic Calendar Requirement = Unknown
Subjects Required = Unknown
Age Requirement = Unclear; Enlightium seniors typically graduate at 17-18 years old
Instructor Qualifications = Unknown
Standardized Assessment = Unknown
Immunization Requirement = Unknown
Keep a Portfolio = Recommended by Enlightium
Enlightium Parents App with Group for Mexico Families = Yes
Country Educational Funds
There do not appear to be any educational funds in Mexico at this time.
Notifying the Country
The Mexico Department of Education, also known as the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), does not appear to require families to notify the country.
Calendar Requirements
The Mexico Department of Education does not appear to require a certain number of days of instruction each school year.
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. As a homeschooling family using Enlightium Academy, it is advisable to follow a full academic year (for example, Enlightium’s 180-day calendar) so that your student’s studies align with typical school practices if you ever need to document learning or transition back to a traditional school.
Required Subjects
The Mexico Department of Education does not appear to require specific courses to be taken.
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.
If your student later enrolls in a traditional school or seeks Mexican certification, you may want to compare Enlightium’s course plan with SEP’s subject areas. For example, Spanish, mathematics, science, social studies, and civics to ensure there are no major gaps.
Age Requirement
The age requirements for mandatory school attendance established by the Mexico Department of Education are unclear. Students enrolled in Enlightium generally graduate at 17 or 18 years of age.
Instructor Qualifications
The Mexico Department of Education does not appear to require instructors to have specific qualifications.
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.
Students in the Book-Based Program use book-based Christian curricula from AOP and BJU Press, while students in the Online Program use the digital Christian curriculum, “Ignitia” or Enlightium’s custom online curriculum (available to select grade levels). Finally, students in the Sapphire Live Program use a collection of the best curriculum options on the market. Each curriculum includes Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and elective courses. Click here to learn about the curriculum used at Enlightium Academy and to find the curriculum option that works best for your family.
*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.
Standardized Assessment
The Mexico Department of Education does not appear to require a standardized test for homeschooled students. 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; you can also opt out of an assessment
- Grades 9-12: Guidance for college-preparatory assessments such as the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT
Keep a Portfolio
You may need to provide your country with additional information, so please keep a digital record every year you are enrolled at Enlightium Academy, which should include:
- Attendance - Enlightium provides your family with weekly progress reports. 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.
- Course plans - Enlightium Academy counselors provide them during the enrollment/re-enrollment process based on the student’s grade level: 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 after quarters 1, 2, and 3 and report cards/transcripts at the end of the school year or summer.
- 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, and the Presidential Award.
- Social/Competition Achievements - Enlightium holds social events and competitions throughout the school year, such as art competitions and involvement in the Student Council.
Enlightium Parents App with Group for Mexico Families
Enlightium Academy has an app and desktop platform for families of currently enrolled students. Within this app is a group just for families living in Mexico to inform and support each other in fulfilling your country’s homeschooling requirements.
Your family will be added to this group upon enrolling at Enlightium and downloading the Enlightium Parents app (which is provided upon enrollment).
Ready to Enroll at Enlightium Academy?
- Explore Enlightium Academy’s website or watch this video about online homeschooling.
- If you have any questions:
- Chat with a team member
- Email consultants@enlightiumacademy.com
- Call (866) 488-4818 option 2
- Ready to enroll? Click here to start the enrollment process, and select the blue button near the top of the page.
Since 2003, Enlightium faculty and staff have served partner schools, hybrid, online, and book-based program K-12 students. With parental support, excellent instruction, and a personalized approach to learning, Enlightium equips students with the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional skills they need to succeed in life. For any other questions about Enlightium, please 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’s department of education.
Sources reviewed in December 2025:
