Homeschooling requires parents to take responsibility for their children's education at home rather than transferring the responsibility to a school. This means students learn at home rather than at a school. The parent is then responsible to the state for meeting any mandated educational requirements for their children.
An online school, on the other hand, is a virtual class that learners can take at a convenient place with an internet connection. Most online schools are curriculum-structured and follow specific patterns, while homeschooling may not be structured. Online learning is supported by highly qualified certified teachers for every course. Homeschooling does not always provide the individually qualified teacher material that many students desire.