Some curricula are accredited by boards in the USA. (Northern, Southern, Central or Western Accreditation bodies) These often provide full online school instruction. However, many curricula are not. Although accredited curricula is preferred, it is important to find a program that is a good fit for your student and family. The DES will examine and consider any structured curriculum that you choose, so long as your child is receiving grade appropriate learning, and can be evaluated in their bi-annual report accordingly. Our experience is that most curriculums made available by companies in the USA have been accepted. If there is a question about the curriculum you've chosen, you will receive a follow up email or phone call from an employee at the DES asking for further information or requesting a meeting to clarify curricula.