Parent Guide
How much does online homeschooling cost in 2026?
Short answer: an accredited online Cambridge homeschool typically costs between $1,000 and $10,000 a year, depending on the stage, a fraction of the $15,000-$35,000 a year that most physical international schools charge. Here's the honest breakdown of what you actually pay for.
Typical annual fees by stage
| Stage | Ages | Annual fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (Years 1-6) | 5-11 | $1,000 - $4,000 |
| Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) | 11-14 | $2,000 - $6,000 |
| IGCSE (Years 10-11) | 14-16 | $3,000 - $8,000 |
| A-Levels (Years 12-13) | 16-18 | $4,000 - $10,000 |
Ranges reflect published fees at accredited Cambridge online schools worldwide in 2026. Brainybay sits comfortably in the lower half of every range, see the exact 2026/27 numbers on our Tuition & Fees page.
What's usually included
- • All live, teacher-led classes
- • Access to the learning platform and lesson recordings
- • Digital textbooks and course materials
- • Homework marking, reports and parent-teacher meetings
- • Pastoral support and academic advice
Extra costs to plan for
- • Cambridge / Edexcel exam entry fees, paid directly to the exam centre in the year the student sits IGCSE or A-Levels.
- • A laptop and reliable internet, most families already have these.
- • Optional extras, 1:1 tutoring, specialist SEN support, or additional subjects beyond the core package.
Ways to reduce cost
- • Pay annually rather than per term (many schools discount 5-10%).
- • Enrol siblings together, Brainybay offers a sibling discount.
- • Apply for need-based support during enrolment.
See Brainybay's exact 2026/27 fees
Every price by year group, sibling discount, and payment options, all published, no hidden costs.