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Expert insights, comprehensive guides, and latest updates to help you make informed decisions about your child's education journey in Australia.
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2027 Queensland state school holidays and term dates from the Department of Education, with staff development days. Printable PDF and calendar file.
2027 South Australian state school holidays and term dates, and how student-free days are set. Printable PDF and calendar file. Dates to 2030.
2027 Tasmanian government school holidays and term dates from the Department, plus the rest of 2026. Printable PDF and calendar file.
2027 Victorian government school holidays and term dates, including the first student day of Term 1. Printable PDF and calendar file. Dates to 2030.
2027 WA public school holidays and term dates, including the Term 2 ANZAC Day overlap. Printable PDF and calendar file. Dates to 2032.
A practical Australian school enrolment guide covering timelines, documents, catchments, tours, applications and what to ask before accepting a place.
A practical Australian school enrolment timeline, including the published 2027 Prep and Foundation dates and the states with no single deadline.
Check ACT Kindergarten age, the 30 April rule, and how Canberra's primary, high school, and college pathway affects school choice.
Compare Prep, Kindergarten, Reception, Pre-primary and Transition across Australia, with school starting ages and state-by-state guides.
Check Northern Territory Transition age, compulsory school timing, and how the Territory's primary, middle, and senior school stages work.
Check NSW Kindergarten age, the 31 July school starting rule, and how NSW families handle first-year entry, enrolment, and interstate moves.
Check Queensland Prep age, the 30 June school starting rule, and how early or delayed entry affects the move from Prep into Year 1.
Check South Australian Reception age, the Term 1 and Term 3 intake rules, and how SA families handle six terms of Reception and interstate moves.
Check Tasmania's Kindergarten and Prep pathway, school starting age wording, and how Tasmanian families plan the move into formal school.