Home Education Cost Calculator
Home Education Cost Calculator
How much does home education actually cost compared to school? Enter your details and find out.
Based on average UK costs 2025/26. Figures from government data and home education surveys.
Cost Comparison
School
per year
Home Ed
per year
School costs breakdown
Home ed costs breakdown
Note: School costs don't include the hidden costs of lost flexibility, rigid schedules, and the emotional toll of a system that doesn't suit every child. Home education costs don't include the value of your time — which is real but impossible to calculate in a spreadsheet.
These are estimates based on averages. Your actual costs will vary depending on your location, choices, and circumstances.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on average UK costs and publicly available data. Actual costs vary significantly by location, family circumstances, and choices. These figures are for general guidance only and do not constitute financial advice. See our Home Education Hub for comprehensive information.