School Tour Checklist

Observe the everyday experience, ask what matters to your child, then compare schools using the same notes.

School: 
Tour date: 
Child/year level: 
Overall feeling (1–5): 

First impressions

Students seem safe, included and engagedClassrooms and grounds feel cared for

Learning

Teaching approach suits my childI understand how progress is shared with families

Wellbeing and support

Ask how behaviour, bullying and wellbeing are handledAsk how learning needs and extension are supported

People and culture

Notice how staff speak with students and familiesAsk how new families become part of the community

Everyday practicalities

Check travel, drop-off, pick-up and care optionsConfirm likely costs: uniform, devices, camps and activities

Next steps

Confirm enrolment criteria, documents and deadlinesRecord one follow-up question and who will answer it

What stood out? What would I like to know next?