Home Education Authorities in Australia

Please refer to your state or territory’s home education authority for the specific requirements of registration. While our homes education plans are comprehensive and include examples and guidance to support most sections of the application process, requirements do vary across jurisdictions - please contact your state or territory's home education authority for information.

Home Education Authorities:

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Education Directorate
Home education (home schooling) - ACT Government

New South Wales (NSW)
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Home schooling | NSW Government

Northern Territory (NT)
Department of Education
Home education | NT.GOV.AU

Queensland (QLD)
Department of Education - Home Education Unit
Queensland Government - Education

South Australia (SA)
Department for Education
SA.GOV.AU - Home education

Tasmania (TAS)
Department of Education
Home Education Registration – Office of the Education Registrar 

Victoria (VIC)
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
Home schooling | vic.gov.au

Western Australia (WA)
Department of Education
Homeschooling - Department of Education


Each state and territory has its own specific requirements and processes for registering home education. It's important to consult the official registration page for your jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local regulations. Please note that New South Wales will not approve home school registration for travelling families.