If you are moving to Australia with school age children arranging a smooth transition to Australian education will be your top priority. For many families, finding the right school is the first step in working out where to live. At Mum’s gone 2 Aus we’ve covered practical information and advice on selecting and starting school in Australia, and shared first-hand experience about adjusting to school down under. We haven’t forgotten younger siblings, there’s plenty on childcare and preschool too!

Everything you need to know about the Australian education system and starting school in Australia

The first question many parents have…does Australia have a national curriculum?	Enrolling in Australian School – state by state cut-off dates and useful links.	Help for parents selecting schools in Australia – the Australian government’s My School Website.	Mum’s Australian education action plan: A smooth switch to Australian schooling.	Mum’s essential guide to your Australian school, suburb and home search: Choosing schools and suburbs in Australia.
	Depending where you live in Australia, temporary residents pay Government Public School tuition fees – temporary residents may also pay an additional levy at systemic Catholic schools.	Australian schooling: the things we know now – one year after moving to Australia we’ve got Kiss & Go and Handball covered!	Handwriting styles and fonts used in Australian schools – state by state information.
Finding a preschool in Sydney is no easy task, but Mum’s here to help! Read Mum’s top tips on finding a preschool in Sydney.		Moving to Sydney, why we chose Catholic schooling for our children.		Starting school in Australia – what to buy and things to pack in the school bag, for buying school uniforms you’ll also need to understand children’s clothes sizing in Australia.
School readiness in Australia – is your child ready to start school down under?	Working with children checks - we explain the legal requirements that need to be met when working with children in Australia.	Before starting school – childcare terminology and trends in Australia.	Invaluable tips on finding quality childcare in Australia.
	Six books to read together about starting school – these books are suitable for preschoolers wherever they’re starting school.	Also invaluable, wherever in the world your little one is staring school – tips for a stress free first day at school.	Mum and family’s story – why we feel that starting school age 4.5 is not a disaster.	Extracurricular activities in Australia – winter and summer sports.

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We also provide essential ebooks to help with your move;

• A Smooth Switch to Australian Schooling – Understand the impact of your move on your child’s education – term dates, school year groups, critical transition years, critical study years and much more. Our ebooks save you time and encourage informed decision making.
• Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia – A process orientated action plan that supports your Australian school, suburb and home search. Understand what you want out of your home in Australia and create a shortlist of potential suburbs and schools. Includes essential tools and advice on how to research and identify the best schools and suburbs, wherever you’re moving to in Australia.

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