Welcome to the Schoolhouse

We’re thrilled to welcome you to SchoolhouseTeachers.com, where thousands of families around the world—including those in Australia—are thriving with our Preschool through Year 12 curriculum and homeschool planning tools. Homeschooling is fully legal across Australia when parents comply with the registration and reporting requirements of their state or territory. While each region has its own process, our practical tools help families organize records, create education plans, and homeschool with confidence.

Understanding the Constitutional Framework

Education in Australia is administered at the state and territory level under the authority granted by the Australian Constitution. Each region implements its own Education Act, which sets guidelines for home education registration and review. Key requirements typically include:

• Parents must register with their state or territory education authority before homeschooling begins.
• Families must submit a written Education Plan outlining the learning program and demonstrating coverage of key learning areas.
• Ongoing records, student assessments, and progress documentation must be maintained throughout the year.

>> Home education curricula must align with the Australian Curriculum (or approved alternatives) to meet minimum outcomes set by education authorities. Most states require annual reviews and periodic home visits by education moderators.

How SchoolhouseTeachers.com Helps Families

At SchoolhouseTeachers.com, we provide curriculum and organizational tools to simplify homeschooling and assist families in fulfilling record keeping and reporting expectations set by their state or territory.

What SchoolhouseTeachers.com Offers:

• COMPLETE PREK-12 CURRICULUM LIBRARY: 100s of parent-led courses in core subjects, electives, and Bible-based studies (equivalent to Preschool through Year 12).
• EDUCATION PLAN BUILDER: Create and download a structured Education Plan for submission to your state or territory.
• LETTER OF INTENT TO HOMESCHOOL: Draft a homeschool registration letter where applicable.
• LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL: Notify a school when withdrawing a student for home education.
• PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Organize and display student work samples and progress records.
• SCHOOLHOUSE GRADEBOOK: Offline option for recording grades and attendance.
  • Includes report card templates and printable transcript forms for all members.
• APPLECORE RECORD KEEPING: Digital tracking of grades, attendance, and report cards.
  • Online transcript generation available to annual and lifetime members.

Homeschool Record Keeping in 3 Steps

1Submit a Letter of Intent (where required)

• Register with your state or territory education authority as required by law. Use our Letter of Intent template to create a structured notification.

2Develop an Education Plan

Australian law requires an Education Plan detailing subjects, curriculum, and assessment methods. Our Education Plan Builder helps you:

• Choose from a list of core SchoolhouseTeachers.com courses.
• Write in additional courses, including those from outside ST.
• Outline teaching methods and assessments.
• Generate a formal Education Plan PDF for submission.

Easily create plans for multiple children in one place!

3Maintain Ongoing Progress Reports

Families must track student progress throughout the year. The Homeschool Records Center brings together the tools you need to stay organized:

• Log attendance, grades, and report cards online with Applecore or offline with the Schoolhouse Gradebook.
• Print certificates of completion.
• Generate transcripts with printable forms (all members) or Applecore online tools (annual/lifetime members).
• Track activities with log sheets for reading, community service, field trips, and more using the Portfolio Management System.

Remember: Registration and reporting requirements vary by state and territory. Always confirm submission steps with your local education authority.

State and Territory Authorities

Each region processes homeschool registrations. Contact your local education authority for specific requirements:

• New South Wales – NSW Education Standards Authority
• Queensland – Queensland Department of Education
• Victoria – Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
• Western Australia – Department of Education WA
• South Australia – Department for Education SA
• Tasmania – Department of Education Tasmania
• Northern Territory – Department of Education NT
• Australian Capital Territory – ACT Education Directorate

Example: Queensland

Queensland’s Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 outlines two registration pathways through the Home Education Unit (HEU):

• Provisional Registration (Section 207): Immediate 60-day approval without an education plan—useful for urgent withdrawals.
• Full Registration (Section 208): Standard 12-month registration requiring a comprehensive education plan aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

Registration is legally required for children over 6.5 until the end of the year they turn 17. Families must submit annual progress reports and notify the HEU of address changes within 28 days. Queensland has seen significant growth in homeschooling, with registrations more than doubling since 2021.

Homeschooling Support in Australia

Families can connect with advocacy and support groups, such as:

• Home Education Association (HEA) – national advocacy and support.
• Home Education Network (Victoria)
• Christian Home Education Canberra (CHEC)
• The Educating Parents (South Australia & nationwide) – look for them on Facebook

Local Facebook groups also provide regional support and activities.

Final Thoughts

Homeschooling in Australia is possible, rewarding, and fully legal when families follow registration and reporting processes. With the right tools and community support, you can provide your children with a high-quality, Christ-centered education at home.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 KJV

Let’s get started!

Blessings,

The SchoolhouseTeachers.com Team

Get Everything You Need—Join Today!

By becoming a SchoolhouseTeachers.com member, you’ll gain access to:

✔ THE EDUCATION PLAN BUILDER: Create and download a structured homeschool plan.
✔ THE LETTER OF INTENT TEMPLATE: Draft and download a formal homeschool registration letter.
✔ THE FULL CURRICULUM LIBRARY: Choose from 100s of courses for all subjects, PreK–12 (equivalent to Preschool through Year 12)
✔ APPLECORE RECORD KEEPING: Track assessments, grades, and progress in one place.

Annual & Lifetime Members Only: Gain access to online transcript generation to document high school coursework for college admissions.

Join today and homeschool with confidence!