First Month2-3 hoursAdmin & Government

Enrol children in school

School is compulsory for children 6-16 in Australia. Public schools are free for citizens/PR, fees apply for temporary visa holders.

Why this matters

Plan ahead - popular schools have waitlists. Temporary visa holders may pay $5,000-15,000/year for public school.

How to do it

How to do it

1
Find your local public school based on your address
2
Contact the school to enrol
3
Provide immunisation records, visa documents, and previous school records
4
Check if your visa requires international student fees for public school

Temporary visa holders: public school fees vary by state and visa. Check before assuming it's free.

Time required: 2-3 hours

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Applicable Visa Types

Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)Permanent Resident

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