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 Department of Education, and
- reside in NSW.
Home schooling applicants may now access a range of department resources for children and parents
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Home Schooling engagement plan 2026–2027
We have released our first Home Schooling stakeholder engagement plan.
The plan explains how the Home Schooling Directorate will connect and engage with home schooling families, communities and stakeholders across NSW during 2026–2027.
It outlines the principles that guide our engagement and the ways you can share feedback and stay informed.
As part of the Department of Education, we are committed to listening to the home schooling community, building strong relationships and improving how we engage with families and stakeholders.
Read the Home schooling NSW - Stakeholder engagement plan (PDF 345KB)
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.
Home Schooling support material
The Department of Education 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.
You can contact the home schooling team by email or phone.
Email: homeschooling@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 8340 8510
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