How to Apply for Home Education Registration in ACT
⚠️ Please Note: It is strongly recommended that you make use of Euka's Registration Service rather than attempting Registration without the service. ⚠️
Are you considering Homeschooling your child in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)? The process may seem daunting, but we're here to guide you through the steps to successfully apply for home education registration. Here's what you need to know:
Step 1: Request a Registration Form
First and foremost, you will need to request a registration form from the Home Education team. You can do this by contacting them via phone at 6205 5429 or by email at [email protected]. This form will serve as the initial application for your child's home education registration.
Step 2: Enrol with Euka
In order to successfully Homeschool your child, you will need to enrol with Euka. This is a crucial step in the process.
Step 3: What to Include in Your Initial Application
When submitting your initial application, there are a few key things you will need to include:
- a completed application form (available by contacting the Home Education team by email at [email protected])
- child's birth certificate or passport
- a certified copy of proof of parental responsibility (child’s birth certificate or Medicare/health care card)
- a certified copy of proof of ACT residence (for example both sides of an ACT driver’s licence, a rental agreement, or a utility bill). Note: a rates notice, a telecommunication bill or other registration notifications cannot be accepted as proof of ACT residency.
Once you have all of these documents prepared, you can submit your application to [email protected].
Step 4: Submit Your Application
After submitting your application, you can expect a wait of up to 28 days for approval. However, you can start homeschooling your child as soon as you have submitted a completed application. You will receive confirmation of your application's submission via email from the Home Education team.
Step 5: Approval and Un-enrol from Mainstream School
Upon approval of your child's home education registration, you will need to un-enrol them from their previous mainstream school. This process may vary depending on your child's school, so be sure to contact them for guidance.
Step 6: The Full Registration/Renewal Process
After submitting your initial application, you will have three months to submit a "Statement of Intent." This statement outlines your intentions for your child's home education and is an important part of the registration process.
Statement of Intent Checklist: Do it yourself option
-Scope and Sequence
-A completed individualisation template (template attached)
-Birth Certificate
Statement Of Intent checklist: Registration service option
-Your child’s “Registration Package” (Individualised Learning plan for your child/comprehensive documentation answering all relevant additional Information required for homeschooling in your state, this is a single Document)
-Scope and Sequence
-Birth Certificate
Your home education registration will be valid for up to two years.
We hope this guide has been helpful for you and your family.