Optional education programs, resources and support
Optional education programs, resources and support
Home-educated students can choose to participate in the following education programs.
Optional education programs
Home-educated students can choose to participate in the following education programs:
- National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) – Assesses student achievement in literacy and numeracy. All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in schools across Australia do the same tests on the same days during May.
- To register your child, complete the NAPLAN registration form.
- Online Numeracy and Literacy Assessment (OLNA) – An online literacy and numeracy assessment designed to enable students to successfully meet the Western Australian Certificate of Education requirements.
- Work experience – Secondary students can have work experience while studying at home. Insurance for home-educated children is not covered by the Department. You will need to make arrangements, such as inspection of work sites to ensure suitability for work experience and insurance.
- Community service – Community service hours accumulated by students over Years 10, 11 and 12 can be reported to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. The hours reported are recorded on the student's Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses – Your child may wish to complete a VET-accredited course while continuing their home education program. As a home educator you remain responsible for their full program and evaluation.
- Interm swimming program – Primary school-aged children are entitled to access interm swimming classes.
- Career Taster Program - Year 9 students across WA can explore different career options and study pathways through hands‑on activities and real workplace experiences.
If eligible, home educators can apply for the Secondary Assistance Scheme payment. You must apply for this payment at the beginning of each year in Term 1.