How to register for home education in Victoria (2026)

Updated 30 August 2026

Registering authority

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

Email the completed application form and attachments to home.schooling@education.vic.gov.au

Who can register

Ages 6–17; a child may start at the beginning of the year they turn 6, or by their 6th birthday.

Step-by-step process

Complete the VRQA registration form (covers up to 2 children; registration itself is per child).
Attach birth certificate/passport copies, evidence of parental responsibility, and any court orders.
Prepare a learning plan for each child addressing all 8 learning areas (English, Mathematics, Science, HASS, the Arts, Languages, Health & PE, Technologies); provide written justification if skipping any area.
Email the complete application to home.schooling@education.vic.gov.au — it is assessed within 28 days.

Documents checklist

VRQA registration form
Birth certificate or passport copies
Evidence of parental responsibility
Any relevant court orders
A learning plan per child covering all 8 learning areas

Reporting obligations

There is no annual report. Instead, the VRQA reviews around 10% of registrations each year at random (by desktop, phone, or video review), checking evidence across the 8 learning areas.

Duration and renewal

Registration is ongoing until 31 December of the year the child turns 18, with annual continuation confirmed by email.

The VRQA advises keeping your child enrolled at school until registration is confirmed — check with the VRQA for current guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

Who registers home education in Victoria?

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). Send your completed form and attachments to home.schooling@education.vic.gov.au.

How long does VIC home education registration take?

Applications are assessed within 28 days of the VRQA receiving a complete application.

What learning areas must a Victorian home education plan cover?

All 8 learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, HASS, the Arts, Languages, Health & PE, and Technologies. Written justification is needed to skip any area.

Does Victoria require an annual home education report?

No annual report is required. Instead, the VRQA reviews about 10% of registrations each year at random, via desktop, phone, or video review.

How long does VIC home education registration last?

Registration is ongoing until 31 December of the year the child turns 18, with continuation confirmed annually by email.

Should I keep my child enrolled at school while applying in Victoria?

The VRQA advises keeping your child enrolled at school until registration is confirmed — check with the VRQA for current guidance.

Requirements change — always confirm current requirements with Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.

The education plan or annual report is usually the scary part — a structured, AC9-aligned curriculum from Nomad Scholars makes that paperwork easy.

Enrol with Nomad Scholars See pricing