how old are you when you start secondary school
If you do not think your child is ready to start school by then, they can start part-way through the year or part time – as long as they are in full-time education by the time they reach ‘compulsory school age’.
Children born between 1 April and 31 August can start the September after they turn 5.
- starting Kindergarten – 4 years old by 30 June 2021
- starting Pre-primary, the first year of compulsory school – 5 years old by 30 June 2021
- starting Year 7, the first year of secondary school
- changing schools.
You need to apply to enrol your children in school for 2021 if they are:
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This means that a child who has turned five on or by 1 January in any year must start Prep in that year, or be provided with approved home education.
Every child, from the year after they turn 5 must be enrolled at and attending school, or an approved home education program. Children can also attend Kindergarten from 4 years of age.
References:
http://www.education.wa.edu.au/enrolling-in-school
http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/choosing-a-school/scottish-education-system
http://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/age-child-startleave-school/
http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/choosing-a-school/the-british-system