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Homeschool Requirements by State & Country
Western Australia, 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 WA Department of Education within 14 days of withdrawal/commencement; annual moderator evaluation
Annual Assessment
Initial moderator evaluation within 3 months of registration, then at least annually; program reviewed against the WA Curriculum and Assessment Outline (SCSA)
Minimum Instruction
Not specified
Teacher Qualifications
None required; parent is the home educator and is allocated a departmental moderator
WA Curriculum (SCSA) is broadly aligned with Australian Curriculum but contextualised. Compulsory schooling age 6.5 to end of Year 12.
Required Subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
The Arts
Languages
Health and Physical Education
Technologies
Law Reference
School Education Act 1999 (WA), Part 3 Div 3 (ss. 47–53)