Schooling in Australia

School is compulsory for all children aged between five and fifteen years.  These ages may vary slightly in some states.  There is also a preschool year. This is not compulsory, however is generally undertaken.  You should enrol your children in a school as soon as possible.

Note that public schooling is free in Australia, whereas private schools demand a fee.  These fees vary from school to school.  Boarding school, correspondence school and home base schooling are other options currently available.

To find out more information on schooling in Australia, click here to view the Department of Education's website.

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