Enrolling Your Kids

One thing you must consider is the education in Australia of your children. And since there are a lot of schools in the country, this can often become even more complicated. And so, here are some useful tips that can help you in enrolling your kids.

Getting to know The Australian school calendar

• The Australian school year usually begins from January to December for both primary and secondary
• Each school year is composed of four separate terms, with breaks in between, the longest of which is the Christmas break often lasting for six weeks
• in terms of enrollment, Australia has one of the largest rates in the world today.

Public and Private schools compared

• Generally, there are no differences between them in terms of educational quality.
• The national state governments provide sufficient subsidies, which means that they are practically for free, though you will still have to pay a few fees.
• Though private schools do get fees, these are actually reasonably priced compared to the rates in other countries.

Looking for a school

• Most schools allow online sign-ups, which would be a great help to incoming immigrants.
• There are also online directories that provide comprehensive information on schools, which you can also use in selecting a school.
• Almost all towns in the country have a nearby community school where you can easily enroll your kids in.

Getting your kids to school

• It would be a good idea to let your kids visit the school before the term starts to familiarize themselves to the area.
• You might want to enroll your kids to the nearest school for security and convenience reasons.
• In case of a far school, you can get your kids a dedicated school service or fetch them yourself.

Last Reminders

• Make sure you have your kids' complete records when enrolling them to avoid going through the hassle of getting them afterward.
• Many schools require incoming students to have complete medical check-ups so be sure to promptly comply with this.