How to Homeschool in South Australia

Are you considering Homeschooling your child in South Australia? In order to begin Homeschooling, there are a few steps you need to follow.

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of Homeschooling in South Australia, including enrolment, registration, and approval.

Unlike other states, South Australia requires all children to be enrolled at a government or non-government school in order to receive an exemption for the purposes of homeschooling.

After you have decided to Homeschool your child, you will need to apply for an SA Homeschool application form. This form can be found at Request for Home Education Application Form. Once you have filled out this form and submitted it, the SA Department of Education will send you a 'Homeschooling Registration Application form' to fill out. It's important to note that the SA Homeschooling unit requires you to directly fill out the online registration application form rather than just sending in paperwork.

Resources to refer to while completing the online Application form:

If you choose the do it yourself option, you can refer to a Scope and Sequence document. This document outlines the learning objectives for each grade level and can be used as a guide when answering questions on the SA Homeschooling Registration Application form. However, it's important to not copy and paste anything from the Scope and Sequence document into the SA form. Instead, use it as a reference and only submit it if requested by the SA Homeschooling unit.

For more information on Homeschooling in South Australia, you can refer to the SA Homeschooling Guide.

If you opt to add the Registration Service to your full year purchase, you will be provided with a comprehensive documentation package that outlines 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). This package will include all the necessary information and answers to the questions on the SA Homeschooling Registration Application form.

How to use this resource?

All the information you need for your application can be found in the 'Registration Package' provided by Euka. Simply copy and paste the relevant information into the SA Homeschooling Registration Application form. It's important to note that the Scope and Sequence document is only for reference and does not need to be submitted with your application unless requested by the SA Homeschooling unit.

After submitting your application, you will need to wait for approval from the SA Department of Education. Once you receive approval, you can use this approval letter to obtain an exemption from your child's mainstream school and officially begin Homeschooling.

For more information on the approval process, you can refer to the guide from the SA Department of Education attached to this article.
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