Home education

Support your child’s learning in a way that works for your family – understand the process, your responsibilities and the help available.

The Department of Education acknowledges that families choose home education for a variety of reasons, and the School Education Act 1999 (WA) recognises it as a valid option for educating children during their compulsory years of schooling.

To home educate your child, the parent or legal guardian taking primary responsibility must register with the Department of Education as the home educator.

If you are uncertain about taking on the responsibilities of home education but are dissatisfied with your current school, you can explore options by contacting your local education regional office.

Important dates

Your child may be eligible to participate in some Department programs, assessments and initiatives throughout the year. Key dates are published on our events page.

Home education moderators are unavailable during school holiday periods. Refer to our term dates.

Contact

If you want more information about home education, you can contact your local education regional office.

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Home educator responsibilities and registration

Register as a home educator to be responsible for the delivery of education to your child.

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Develop an education program

Find information to assist you in making sure your education program suits your child’s individual needs and examples of programs shared by our home education families.

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