What is home schooling in NSW?
Parents in NSW are allowed to choose home schooling to provide for the compulsory schooling of their children. Home schooling means that the parent takes responsibility for educating their child, primarily in the child’s home.
To be home schooled, a child must:
- be registered by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), and
- reside in NSW.
The regulation of home schooling in NSW moved from NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to the NSW Department of Education on 5 May 2025. This was in line with the announcement by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Prue Car.
Home schooling applicants may now access a range of department resources for children and parents
Guidelines for Home Schooling Registration in NSW
These guidelines describe NESA's requirements and processes for home schooling registration.
Home schooling information
Applying to register for home schooling
Understand the process of registering your child for home schooling.
Educational programs and resources
Access syllabus information, help developing educational programs, and home schooling sample materials.
NESA support material
NESA provides resources to support applicants when preparing educational programs. Find support for your educational program.
Home Schooling Consultative Group
The group was established following the Legislative Council Inquiry into home schooling in NSW.
Curriculum reform for home schooling parents
Find out how the new syllabuses will impact your home schooling.
Contacts for home schooling and support organisations
Contact and support information for home schooling registration and general inquiries.
Stay informed with NESA newsletters
Subscribe to NESA newsletters for all the latest news, media releases and official notices.
Contact the home schooling team
You can contact the home schooling team by email or phone.
Stay connected
Keep in touch by following NESA on social media.
For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.