North Dakota Center for Distance Education

The North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) is a state-supported provider of online courses for elementary through high school students. Accredited and aligned with standards, its catalog covers core subjects and electives that families can use to round out homeschool programs or meet specific graduation requirements. Courses are typically asynchronous, with online lessons, assignments, and teacher feedback, giving students flexibility within a structured framework. Parents appreciate having a recognized school of record for certain classes, especially in subjects where they don’t feel confident teaching or where outside validation is important for transcripts. Tuition for individual courses is generally more affordable than full-time online school but still a significant investment, so many families reserve NDCDE for upper-level math, lab sciences, or foreign languages. Before enrolling, check how your state or college of interest accepts credits from out-of-state distance programs.