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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
New South Wales, Australia homeschool laws at a glance.
Always verify with current law. This information is summarized from
HSLDA,
HSLDA Canada,
and government education ministries as of 2026. Homeschool laws change — confirm requirements with your local education authority before making decisions.
Register with the NSW Department of Education (formerly NESA); up to 2-year registration, shorter initial term typical
Annual Assessment
Educational program must be based on NESA syllabuses (KLAs); Authorised Person home visit at initial registration and renewal; records of work samples and progress required
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required; parent must demonstrate capacity to deliver an educational program based on NESA syllabuses
Regulation moved from NESA to the NSW Department of Education in May 2025. Mandatory alignment with NSW (NESA) syllabuses, not optional.
Required Subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
Creative Arts
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Languages
Technologies