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What is available to Australian homeschoolers

Every kind of resource and service, grouped by type, with the facts each provider publishes.

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How to use this page

  1. Find the type of help you are after in the list below.
  2. Open it to see its pros and cons and a table of providers.
  3. Open a provider for its details and a link to its website.

Providers are in A to Z order, not ranked. We make Homeschool AU, so we are listed too, under each type it covers.

Government distance educationA state school teaches your enrolled child at home.25 providers

A state or territory school enrols your child and teaches them at home. This is enrolment in a school, not homeschooling, so you do not register as a home educator.

Each state sets its own entry rules, and most take only children in set categories. An adult still supervises at home, paces each day and sends work back.

Cost: Free to about $1,740 a year · Suits: Families who qualify and want teachers leading

Pros

  • The school writes the program, teaches it and marks the work, so you do not plan it.
  • Lessons, materials and a timetable arrive ready, tied to the curriculum.
  • A child studying from home by distance education who meets isolation rules may qualify for a federal allowance.
  • Some states let registered home educators take single subjects, such as languages.

Cons

  • The workload can come close to a full school day, especially in high school.
  • Work is due on the school's deadlines, with regular submissions and paperwork.
  • The school sets the content, timetable and holidays, so there is less room to fit family life around it.
  • Some states charge fees, such as Queensland's by choice places and South Australia's enrolment fees.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsHome educated can enrol?Price
Alice Springs School of the AirAustralian CurriculumPreschool to Y9YesNot stated
Bourke Walgett School of Distance EducationPrimaryNoFree (voluntary contributions)
Brisbane School of Distance EducationNeurodivergent supportEKindy to Y12YesBy choice: $1,738.80 per year
Cairns School of Distance EducationPrep to Y12See detailsBy choice: $1,738.80 per year
Camden Haven High School (distance education)Y7 to Y12NoNot stated
Capricornia School of Distance EducationPrep to Y12YesBy choice: $1,738.80 per year
Charleville School of Distance EducationNeurodivergent supportPrep to Y10Not statedBy choice: $1,738.80 per year
Charters Towers School of Distance EducationPrep to Y12YesBy choice: $1,738.80 per year
Dubbo School of Distance EducationPreschool to Y12NoFree (voluntary contributions)
Finigan School of Distance EducationNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumK to Y12NoNot stated
Katherine School of the AirAustralian CurriculumNot statedNot listedNot stated
Longreach School of Distance EducationPrep to Y10Yes$1,681.69 per year
Mount Isa School of the AirPrep to Y10Not statedNot stated
North East Public School of Distance EducationPrimaryNoFree (voluntary contributions)
NSW School of LanguagesAustralian CurriculumY9 to Y12No$340 to $800 per course
NT School of Distance EducationSenior secondaryNot listedNot stated
Open Access CollegeAustralian CurriculumR to Y12Partly$106 to $203 per year
School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE)Australian CurriculumK to Y12NoVoluntary; Y11 to 12 charges
School of the Air (Broken Hill and Hay)Preschool and primaryNoFree (voluntary contributions)
Sir Eric Woodward SchoolPrimary and secondaryNoNot stated
Southern Cross School of Distance EducationPrimary and secondaryNoNot stated
Sydney Distance Education High SchoolAustralian CurriculumY7 to Y12NoFree (voluntary contributions)
Sydney Distance Education Primary SchoolNeurodivergent supportK to Y6NoNot stated
Tasmanian eSchoolAustralian CurriculumK to Y12See detailsNot stated
Virtual School VictoriaAustralian CurriculumF to Y12NoFree if eligible

Details for each provider

Alice Springs School of the Air

A Northern Territory government school teaching children at home through daily video lessons and posted units.

Year levels
Preschool to Year 9
Format
Mixed (daily live video lessons, posted learning units, class websites, private lesson times for one student or a small group)
States
Southern half of the NT and families near the border in Qld, SA or WA; also international and overseas students
Who can enrol
Yes. Home education is one of eight enrolment categories; the others are geographical isolation, travelling, elite performance, flexible education, international, overseas and special circumstances. New families are invited to an enrolment interview.
Curriculum
Teachers prepare materials in line with the Australian Curriculum
Price
Not stated; the school says it is funded by the NT Department of Education
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Bourke Walgett School of Distance Education

A NSW public primary distance education school with centres in Bourke and Walgett, serving north west NSW.

Year levels
Primary, with a transition program before Kindergarten
Format
Mixed (distance learning at home plus mini schools, integration days, learning hubs, excursions and individual student visits)
States
NSW (north west NSW)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. The school takes students who are geographically isolated, have a medical condition, travel for 10 weeks or more, study overseas, or are recommended by their education area office.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a curriculum supported by extracurricular activities
Price
Not stated as a fee; the school says all financial contributions are voluntary Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Brisbane School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school teaching enrolled students through live online group lessons, from eKindy to senior secondary.

Year levels
Early childhood (eKindy) to Year 12
Format
Live online (live group lessons with support materials)
States
Queensland, with students elsewhere in Australia and overseas
Who can enrol
Yes, as a by choice enrolment that pays the distance education fee. Every enrolment pays year level fees. Non payment can lead to cancellation. The fee is refunded on a change of category, a granted waiver, or leaving in Semester 1.
Curriculum
Not named; lists primary, junior and senior secondary, STEM, vocational and tertiary programs
Price
By choice home based enrolment pays the state distance education fee ($1,738.80 for 2026, Queensland department page) plus year level subject and resource fees; school fee amounts are not stated on its website Price page
Free option
Not stated; a hardship waiver of the distance education fee can be applied for
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Cairns School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school teaching home based and school based students at a distance, Prep to Year 12.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Not stated beyond distance education with support for home tutors
States
Queensland
Who can enrol
Home based enrolment is listed. Categories shown: eKindy, school based, home based, continuing, international. The by choice fee rule on the Queensland department page applies.
Curriculum
Not named; primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, vocational and instrumental music programs
Price
Not stated on its website; state rules for the by choice distance education fee apply ($1,738.80 for 2026, Queensland department page)
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Camden Haven High School (distance education)

A NSW public high school that also runs full time and single course distance education.

Year levels
Stage 4 and 5, Year 11 and Year 12
Format
Mixed (distance learning at home plus weekly learning hubs in public places, staffed by the school's teachers)
States
NSW (coordinators for East Coast, North Coast Tablelands, West and Lower Hunter)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. Full time enrolment has six categories: isolation, travel in Australia, overseas residence or travel, medical, pregnant students and young parents, vocationally talented. Single course is for Stage 5 and 6 students at another NSW school.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Capricornia School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school with Rockhampton and Emerald campuses teaching enrolled students online, Prep to Year 12.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Online (whether lessons are live is not stated)
States
Queensland
Who can enrol
Yes. Home based enrolment is open for isolation, personal choice, medical, travel or exclusion reasons; a student with no exemption pays the prescribed fee.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Fee paying enrolments pay the prescribed Queensland state distance education fee ($1,738.80 for 2026, set by the Queensland Department of Education)
Free option
Free for students who meet an exemption: remote area, 80 or more consecutive days unable to attend for health reasons, itinerant lifestyle or exclusion, or caring duties
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Charleville School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school teaching home based learners, mainly in rural and remote Queensland.

Year levels
Prep to Year 10
Format
Mixed (online resources, phone and video lessons, email, posted materials, and face to face field events each term)
States
Queensland, mainly rural and remote areas, and beyond
Who can enrol
Not stated on its website beyond eKindy; the Queensland by choice fee rule applies to any by choice enrolment.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Not stated on its website; state rules for the by choice distance education fee apply ($1,738.80 for 2026, Queensland department page)
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Charters Towers School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school teaching students at a distance by mail, phone, video conferencing and internet.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Mixed (mail, phone, audio and video conferencing, internet)
States
Queensland, with students elsewhere in Australia and overseas
Who can enrol
Yes, as a by choice enrolment, for students outside the six other categories. Refunds only in the first 20 weeks of the year. Travelling families must be Queensland residents.
Curriculum
Not named; primary, junior, senior, languages and vocational programs
Price
By choice enrolments pay an annual fee (the state distance education fee, $1,738.80 for 2026 on the Queensland department page); travelling families within Australia pay a one off $200 resource fee, refunded when materials come back Price page
Free option
Not stated; a fee waiver can be asked for with documents
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Dubbo School of Distance Education

A NSW public distance education school for isolated students, also offering single subjects to other schools' students.

Year levels
Preschool to Year 12
Format
Not stated beyond distance education with co curricular programs
States
NSW
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. Full time students must meet a condition in the procedures and be eligible for NSW public school; single course is for Stage 5 and 6 students at another school.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a range of subjects and plans co designed with staff
Price
Not stated as a fee; the school says all financial contributions are voluntary Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Finigan School of Distance Education

A NSW public distance education school teaching Kindergarten to Year 12 through live web lessons.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Live online (web lesson studios, live lessons and feedback)
States
NSW; also the ACT's distance education provider (ACT government page)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling, and the ACT page does not name home educated students as eligible. The school takes students who cannot attend school through remote location, medical issues or extraordinary circumstances, and single course students.
Curriculum
Covers the NSW key learning areas: creative arts, English, HSIE, languages, maths, PDHPE, science and technology
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Katherine School of the Air

A Northern Territory government school teaching remote, isolated and travelling NT children through online lessons.

Year levels
Not stated on its website; an early learning program (KSA Cubs) starts at 3
Format
Live online (lessons and course material through Microsoft Teams)
States
NT residents
Who can enrol
Not as a category. Home education is not listed; the five categories are travelling, dual enrolment, geographically isolated, parental employment, special circumstances. NT residents only, at least one semester, with an adult supervising each school day.
Curriculum
Teachers write course material each term from the Australian Curriculum
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Longreach School of Distance Education

A Queensland state school teaching students at a distance, with a home based learner category.

Year levels
Prep to Year 10
Format
Not stated on its website
States
Queensland
Who can enrol
Yes. The home based learner category is for students who fit no other category but choose distance education.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
The school states $1,681.69 per year for every by choice enrolment, Prep included, paid in full with no pro rata for a mid year start (the Queensland department page gives $1,738.80 for 2026)
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Mount Isa School of the Air

A Queensland state school teaching isolated students across North West Queensland through online lessons.

Year levels
Prep to Year 10
Format
Live online (lessons through Microsoft Teams)
States
North West Queensland
Who can enrol
Not stated. The page describes its students as isolated; pathways shown are Prep to Year 6, two Year 7 to 10 programs, and eKindy.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Not stated on its website
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
North East Public School of Distance Education

A NSW public primary distance education school for students at home or travelling in Australia or overseas.

Year levels
Primary
Format
Not stated beyond learning from home with lessons and teacher support
States
NSW, within a set drawing area; also students travelling in Australia or overseas
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. The school takes students on distance, health or other approved grounds within its drawing area.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a range of subjects
Price
Not stated as a fee; the school says all financial contributions are voluntary Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
NSW School of Languages

A NSW public distance education school teaching 12 languages to Year 9 to 12 students enrolled at other schools.

Year levels
Years 9 to 12
Format
Mixed (Canvas online coursework, self paced parts, and lesson days at the school)
States
NSW
Who can enrol
No direct route. Applications come through the student's own school, so the student must be enrolled at a school.
Curriculum
Stage 5 and Stage 6 language courses, including HSC courses
Price
No fee for NSW public school students (contributions voluntary). A course management fee for students not enrolled full time in a NSW public school, invoiced to the school: $340 per student per course in Years 9 and 10, $800 in Years 11 and 12 Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
NT School of Distance Education

A Northern Territory government school teaching senior secondary students online.

Year levels
Senior secondary (years not stated)
Format
Mixed (self paced online courses in Moodle with weekly live online sessions)
States
NT (travelling students must keep an NT home address)
Who can enrol
Not as a category. Home schooling is not listed; the six categories are geographically isolated, travelling, students needing flexibility, mature age (over 18, out of school 12 months, criminal history check at own cost), dual enrolment with an NT or SA school, and re engagement.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website; a subject handbook is published
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Open Access College

A South Australian government distance school, with a School of the Air campus, teaching Reception to Year 12.

Year levels
Reception to Year 12
Format
Not stated beyond distance education
States
SA, plus NSW students near Broken Hill and some NT students
Who can enrol
Partly. A home educated student with a current exemption may enrol in languages or music only for Reception to Year 9, in Exploring Identities and Futures or a full program for Year 10, and in a full Year 11 or 12 program (SACE).
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum to Year 10; SACE for the senior years; also VET, languages and music
Price
2026 school fees after a $200 government rebate: $203 for Years 7 to 12, $106 for Reception to Year 6; materials and services charges and curriculum choice fees are in linked documents Price page
Free option
School Card approval waives school fees
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE)

A Western Australian government online school for home based students and single subjects for other schools.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Live online (digital platforms and Webex lessons with teacher support)
States
WA residents
Who can enrol
No home education category. Home based enrolment is for WA residents who meet one of five categories (remote location, medical, travel, high performance, referral), with a daily SIDE supervisor and at least one semester.
Curriculum
Western Australian curriculum
Price
Home based Kindergarten to Year 10: voluntary contributions. Years 11 and 12: subject charges. Amounts are on its costs page and in separate documents on its website Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
School of the Air (Broken Hill and Hay)

A NSW public school of the air with Broken Hill and Hay campuses, teaching preschool and primary students.

Year levels
Preschool (Broken Hill only, from 3 and a half) and primary
Format
Mixed (online learning with face to face gatherings)
States
NSW: Broken Hill for isolated students within about 300 km; Hay for students across NSW who travel, live overseas or have medical or behavioural needs
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. The school takes students on distance, health or other approved grounds.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a range of subjects
Price
Not stated as a fee; the school says all financial contributions are voluntary Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Sir Eric Woodward School

A NSW public school for students with moderate to severe intellectual and sensory needs, on site or by distance.

Year levels
Primary and secondary
Format
Mixed (online lessons and learning materials at home, with termly meetups in regional or city locations)
States
NSW
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. Distance education is for eligible students on distance, health or other approved grounds; families contact the school, provide documents and lodge an application.
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Southern Cross School of Distance Education

A NSW public distance education school for northern NSW, taking full time, pathway and single course students.

Year levels
Primary and secondary
Format
Mixed (live online lessons, digital learning programs, teacher contact with home supervisors)
States
NSW (Tweed Heads to Coffs Harbour, west to Inverell)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. The school takes eligible students on remote properties, in towns, or travelling in Australia or overseas.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a range of subjects
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Sydney Distance Education High School

A NSW public secondary distance education school for the Sydney region, with full time and single course enrolment.

Year levels
Secondary, to Year 12 and the HSC
Format
Mixed (blended online learning, roll call for full time students, study days, excursions and local learning hubs)
States
NSW (north of Wollongong, south of Newcastle, west to the Blue Mountains)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling, full time and single course. Full time students must be eligible for NSW public school and meet a full time category; single course is confirmed by the principal and the home school.
Curriculum
HSC courses, with practical subjects supported by study days
Price
Not stated as a fee; the school says all financial contributions are voluntary Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Sydney Distance Education Primary School

A NSW public primary distance education school for Sydney students, working a personalised program at home.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 6
Format
Mixed (personalised program at home on Canvas, supervised by a parent)
States
NSW (permanent Sydney address required)
Who can enrol
No. The NSW procedures exclude children registered for homeschooling. Students need an approved category, eligibility for NSW public school and a permanent Sydney address.
Curriculum
Not stated beyond a structured curriculum and a range of subjects
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Tasmanian eSchool

The Tasmanian government's online school for public education students, Kindergarten to Year 12.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Not stated beyond online and distance learning
States
Tasmania, with some students interstate and overseas
Who can enrol
Not named as a route. Access is by enrolment (isolation) or registration (travel, medical, psychological, pregnancy, school initiated), approved by the department's Learning Services.
Curriculum
81 courses for Years 11 and 12 under TASC, plus VET
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Virtual School Victoria

A Victorian government school teaching through online courses and live online classes, full time or single subjects.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 12 (VCE for Years 11 and 12)
Format
Mixed (self paced online course work, scheduled live online classes, some face to face)
States
Victoria
Who can enrol
Not while registered. A child cannot be registered for home schooling and enrolled at the same time. The previous home schooler category is for a child registered for 12 months or more (VRQA or another state's authority) entering Years 10 to 12. Other categories: medical, travel, high ability sport or performance, distance, young adult. The school no longer sells printed materials to home schooling families.
Curriculum
Victorian Curriculum and VCE
Price
No enrolment fees for students eligible to enrol directly Price page
Free option
Free for eligible direct enrolments
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Online schools and private distance educationA private school enrols and teaches your child online.14 providers

A registered non-government school enrols your child and teaches them online or by distance. Your child is enrolled in a school, so you do not register as a home educator.

Check the school is registered in its state and which curriculum it teaches.

Cost: Free to about $22,000 a year · Suits: Children who want teachers but not a campus

Pros

  • Teachers teach and assess, so you supervise rather than plan.
  • It can suit children who find a campus hard, or who train or perform a lot.

Cons

  • An adult still has to supervise at home during school hours.
  • The workload can come close to a full school day, especially in high school.
  • The school sets the content, timetable and holidays, so there is less room to fit family life around it.
  • Fees apply, and full time online private schools sit at the top of the cost range.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
ACC Victoria OnlineChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumY5 to Y11MixedFrom $3,450 per year
Australian Christian College (distance education)Christian friendlyAustralian CurriculumPrep to Y12MixedFrom $1,120 per year
BlendED (Saints College)Neurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumY7 to Y12MixedFree
BlendED NationalChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportY7 to Y10MixedFree
Eastwood GlobalAges 11 to 18Live onlineNot stated
Faith Christian School of Distance EducationChristian friendlyAustralian CurriculumPrep to Y12Mixed$700 to $1,000 per year
Forest Trail AcademyChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportK to G12Self paced online$4,995 per year
Haileybury PangeaAustralian CurriculumY5 to Y12Mixed$22,040 per year full time
Jubilee Christian College (distance education)Christian friendlyAustralian CurriculumPrep to Y12MixedNot stated
Pacific Online Christian SchoolChristian friendlyAustralian CurriculumY5 to Y12MixedFrom $2,500 per year
Pearson Online Academy (formerly International Connections Academy)K to G12MixedFrom USD 5,450 per year
Riverside Christian College Distance EducationChristian friendlyPrep to Y12Not statedNot stated
The BUSY School OnlineAustralian CurriculumY11 to Y12Live onlineFree
Wolsey Hall OxfordNeurodivergent supportAges 4 to 18Self paced onlineNot stated

Details for each provider

ACC Victoria Online

The Victorian online campus of Australian Christian College, enrolling Victorian students and teaching them online.

Year levels
Years 5 to 11; Year 12 from 2027
Format
Mixed (short live online sessions plus self paced lessons, on Canvas)
States
VIC residents only
Curriculum
Registered curriculum taught by qualified teachers; VCE, with Year 12 from 2027
Price
2026, per child per year: Years 5 to 6 $3,450; Years 7 to 8 $4,200; Years 9 to 10 $4,725; Year 11 $5,200; plus a $100 resource levy per student. 5% off for paying the year in full; Health Care Card discounts on enquiry; fourth and later children no tuition. GST not stated.
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Australian Christian College (distance education)

Registered Christian schools enrolling students and teaching them online from campuses in Queensland, NSW, WA and Tasmania.

Year levels
QLD (Moreton) Prep to Year 12; NSW (Marsden Park) Kindergarten to Year 12; WA (Southlands) Pre-primary to Year 12; TAS (Launceston) Prep to Year 10
Format
Mixed (video lessons, live webinars for Years 7 to 12, twice weekly class video calls, and in person connection days once a term in Queensland)
States
QLD, NSW, WA, TAS through the four campuses; Moreton says it takes students from across Australia
Curriculum
Says it follows Australian Curriculum standards; QCE and QCIA at Moreton, WACE and ATAR at Southlands
Price
2026, per child per year. QLD residents (Moreton): Prep to 2 $1,120; 3 to 6 $1,275; 7 to 9 $1,935; 10 to 12 QCIA $2,200; 10 to 12 QCE $3,365. NSW (Marsden Park), first child: K to 2 $1,280; 3 to 6 $2,155; 7 to 8 $3,005; 9 to 10 $3,460; 11 to 12 $6,285; lower rates for second and third child in Years 7 to 10, fourth child free. WA (Southlands): Pre-primary to 2 $1,325; 3 to 6 $2,085; 7 to 10 $2,550; 11 to 12 WACE $3,600; 11 to 12 ATAR $4,300. TAS (Launceston): Prep to 6 $1,785; 7 to 10 first child $2,390, second $2,105, third $1,675, fourth onwards free. Yearly with a small discount or ten monthly payments; most textbooks included. GST not stated. Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
BlendED (Saints College)

The online campus of a registered Victorian school for young people facing barriers to attending school.

Year levels
Years 7 to 10, then VCE Vocational Major
Format
Mixed (live teacher led online classes, in person hubs, youth worker wellbeing support)
States
VIC
Curriculum
Victorian Curriculum for Years 7 to 10, then VCE Vocational Major and VET
Price
No school fees; says it is funded by the Victorian and Australian governments
Free option
Free (no fees)
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
BlendED National

A Catholic school network enrolling young people facing barriers to school, with online classes and in person wellbeing.

Year levels
QLD Years 7 to 10; TAS Years 7 to 10; NSW Years 7 to 11 from 2027, subject to approval
Format
Mixed (online learning with in person gatherings and wellbeing support)
States
QLD and TAS; NSW from 2027, subject to regulatory approval
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
No school fees; excursions, devices and internet access provided free
Free option
Free (no fees)
Offers
School enrolment, Advice and community
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Eastwood Global

A Swiss based online school teaching Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma and American high school programs, with an Australia page.

Year levels
Grades 6 to 10 (ages 11 to 15), IB Diploma (ages 16 to 18), American High School Grades 11 to 12
Format
Live online classes in small groups
States
All (international; two timetables to cover time zones)
Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE with an IB Middle Years approach, IB Diploma, or an American curriculum; not the Australian Curriculum
Price
Fees are in a separate 2026 to 2027 tuition document on its website Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Website
Faith Christian School of Distance Education

A Queensland Christian school enrolling students for distance education, with paper and digital materials and online lessons.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Mixed (paper and digital course material, online lessons, camps and workshops)
States
QLD
Curriculum
QCAA courses and VET in the senior years
Price
2026, per year, first student: Prep to Year 6 $700; Years 7 to 9 $900; Years 10 to 12 $1,000. Second student 70% off; third and later students free. Covers printed primary workbooks, some textbook hire, ID cards, sports carnivals and learning resources. GST not stated. Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Forest Trail Academy

A US online school with a page for Australian families, leading to an American high school diploma.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Format
Self paced online, no live classes; a correspondence program for K to 8 is also listed
States
All (international; says US residency is not required)
Curriculum
US curriculum, Cognia accredited American diploma; not the Australian Curriculum
Price
International students, full time: $4,995 per year or $2,498 per semester, any grade; single courses $750 each; $225 registration fee per student. Currency not stated. Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Haileybury Pangea

A private online school enrolling students full or part time, and selling single VCE subjects.

Year levels
Years 5 to 12
Format
Mixed (two or three live lessons per subject each week plus self paced work)
States
VIC and NT residents only
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum based, with VCE and VET
Price
2027, VIC fee notice: full time $22,040 per year ($5,510 per term); part time $5,285 per subject per year; VCE single subject $4,900 for a two semester course or $3,075 for one semester. Application fee $300 (incl. GST), $195 for single subjects (incl. GST). A separate NT fee notice exists. Price page
Free option
Classroom experience sessions for prospective students; cost not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Jubilee Christian College (distance education)

A Queensland Christian school enrolling students for distance education with printed workbooks, and hybrid options for secondary.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Mixed (printed workbooks each term for primary; secondary students may mix home study with campus days)
States
QLD
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum with a biblical worldview; senior students can take VET or university subjects
Price
Fees are in a separate 2026 fee schedule and fee calculator on its website. 2026 distance enrolments are closed; 2027 applications are open.
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment, Activities and social
Tags
Christian friendly, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Pacific Online Christian School

A Christian online school that enrols students full time, with live daily classes and on demand work.

Year levels
Years 5 to 12 full time; single subjects for Years 11 and 12 through partner schools
Format
Mixed (live online classes plus self paced online material)
States
NSW (enrolment from other states or overseas not stated)
Curriculum
Follows the NSW curriculum and NESA requirements; its parent school holds NESA accreditation to deliver distance education
Price
Per year: Years 5 to 6 A$2,500; Years 7 to 8 A$3,150; Years 9 to 10 A$3,432; Year 11 A$5,775; Year 12 A$5,775 (Year 12 billed over the first three terms); GST not stated Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Pearson Online Academy (formerly International Connections Academy)

A US online private school, founded as International Connections Academy, taking students worldwide.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Format
Mixed (teacher led live online lessons with flexible time between)
States
All (says it serves students worldwide)
Curriculum
US curriculum with AP, Honours, College Preparatory and Basic tracks; not the Australian Curriculum
Price
USD, full year: Elementary (K to 5) $5,450; Middle (6 to 8) $7,050; High School (9 to 12) $8,250. Part time $335 per course (elementary and middle), $435 to $850 per course (high school). Shipping outside the continental US charged separately. Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Website
Riverside Christian College Distance Education

A Queensland Christian school enrolling distance students online, and selling single subjects to other schools' senior students.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Not stated beyond an online platform with personalised timetables and academic mentors
States
QLD, with separate fee schedules for interstate and international students
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Fees are in separate 2026 fee schedules on its website, for Queensland, interstate and international students and for single subjects Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
The BUSY School Online

The online option of a Queensland school for Year 11 and 12 students who have left, or are leaving, mainstream school.

Year levels
Years 11 and 12 (Year 12 enrolment from Term 1 2027)
Format
Live online, with one to one support from a teacher and a youth worker
States
QLD
Curriculum
QCE or QCIA, with Essential English, Essential Mathematics, Social and Community Studies and vocational training
Price
No fees; textbooks and stationery provided Price page
Free option
Free (no fees)
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Wolsey Hall Oxford

A UK online school teaching Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel courses by subject, with students in many countries.

Year levels
Ages 4 to 18: Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and GCSE, AS and A Level
Format
Self paced online with tutor feedback on assignments; no live lessons
States
All (international; says it has students in 130 plus countries)
Curriculum
Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel; not the Australian Curriculum
Price
Tuition fees are in separate fee sheets and a fee calculator on its website. Registration fee GBP 95 per student; exam fees and international postage extra. Price page
Free option
Not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Neurodivergent support
Website
Live online classesLive timetabled classes booked on top of your program.7 providers

Someone else teaches a timetabled class live, and you book it on top of your own program. This includes services where a full time student stays registered as a home educator.

Check class times against your own time zone, as many are set in another.

Cost: About $25 a term to $195 a week · Suits: Families who want some lessons taught live

Pros

  • A teacher leads the lesson live, taking part of the teaching off you.
  • A set timetable and a regular group of peers give the week some structure.

Cons

  • You stay the registered educator and still plan the rest of the week.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Crimson Global AcademyAges 6 to 18MixedNot stated
HERRD Kids Learning Portal (Homeschool Hotline)All agesMixed$99 per family per term
Home EDventureChristian friendlyAges 5 to 14Live online$25 to $98 per class per term
Homeschool Academy TutoringNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumPrimary and secondaryLive onlineFrom $39.99 per week
iCode SchoolNeurodivergent supportPrep to Y10MixedOn enquiry
Kingdom Thinkers Academy (The Transformation Network)Christian friendlyAges 5 to 16Live onlineFrom A$60 per week
OutschoolAges 3 to 18Live onlineSet by each teacher

Details for each provider

Crimson Global Academy

An international online school teaching IGCSE, A Levels and AP; full time Australian students register as home educators.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 18; Primary campus Years 2 to 6, secondary campuses Years 7 to 12
Format
Mixed (live small group classes, one to one classes, or self paced CGA Flex)
States
All, except no full time enrolments from Victoria
Curriculum
International curricula (IGCSE, A Levels, AP), not the Australian Curriculum. Says all full time students in Australia must apply for home education registration with their state or territory, and it gives templated plans and guidance for that
Price
Fees are in separate fee schedules on its website
Free option
A trial online class is offered; whether it is free is not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
HERRD Kids Learning Portal (Homeschool Hotline)

A family term membership for live and recorded online workshops and clubs for Australian home educating families.

Year levels
All ages, with multi age workshops and separate primary and high school workshops
Format
Mixed (live online and on demand recordings)
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
$99 per family for the term program (8 weeks plus an orientation week). GST not stated.
Free option
Not stated for the portal (a free 15 minute call for parents is offered separately)
Offers
Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Home EDventure

Live online classes for home educated children, sold per class per term and run on weekday daytimes.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 14, each class set for an age band (for example 6 to 12, 11 to 14)
Format
Live online
States
All (says it is built for Australian families)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
From $25 to $98 per class per term. GST not stated.
Free option
Not stated
Offers
Live classes, Activities and social
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool Academy Tutoring

Live online group workshops by tutors for home educated children, with recordings; it says it does not enrol students.

Year levels
Primary and secondary
Format
Live online (recordings available)
States
All (also New Zealand)
Curriculum
Says lessons are based on the Australian Curriculum
Price
From $39.99 per week for two classes; primary from $70 per week for 16 sessions; secondary from $82 per week for 15 sessions; discounts for several workshops. GST not stated.
Free option
One day free trial
Offers
Tutoring, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
iCode School

Weekly one hour small group classes in coding, technology, English and maths for home educated children, by term.

Year levels
Prep to Year 10
Format
Mixed (live online nationally; in person at studios in Belmont, Victoria and Greta, New South Wales)
States
All online; in person in VIC and NSW
Curriculum
Says its programs align with the school curriculum
Price
Not stated (pricing on enquiry)
Free option
First class free
Offers
Tutoring, Activities and social
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Kingdom Thinkers Academy (The Transformation Network)

A Christian home education program run by an Australian charity, taught in live online classes with workbooks and parent guides.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 16 (ages 16 to 18 listed as under development)
Format
Live online (two 60 minute live classes a week, plus student workbook and parent guide; higher plans add one to one sessions)
States
All (the operator says it delivers programs across Australia)
Curriculum
States its programs meet curriculum requirements nationwide; includes a homeschool registration pack
Price
Explorer A$60 per week; Adventure A$139 per week; Journey A$195 per week; 15 per cent family discount
Free option
None stated
Offers
Live classes, Full curriculum
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
Outschool

An international platform where teachers list live online classes for children and set their own prices.

Year levels
Ages 3 to 18
Format
Live online
States
All (shows class times in the family's local time zone, including Australian ones, and accepts payment in AUD)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Set per class by each teacher, plus a marketplace fee and any taxes; can be paid in AUD. Memberships sold in USD only.
Free option
Not stated
Offers
Live classes
Website
Full curriculum packagesA full sequenced program across subjects for a year.30 providers

A complete program covers several subjects for a year level, and you deliver it online, printed or boxed. You do not need to buy one to homeschool or to register.

Check it covers every learning area your state asks for. Overseas programs often need mapping.

Cost: Free to about $1,300 a year, and up · Suits: Parents who want the planning done

Pros

  • Lessons and materials come ready made, which cuts your planning a great deal.
  • Some include help with registration documents, sometimes for an extra fee.

Cons

  • The cost is paid up front, and parts may go unused if your child does not take to it.
  • A package is less flexible and harder to fit to one child.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
AbekaChristian friendlyPreschool to G12MixedFrom US$58.40 per month
Accelerate Christian Home SchoolingChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportK to Y12PrintedFrom A$550 per year
AmblesideOnlineChristian friendlyK to Y12MixedFree
BJU Press HomeschoolK3 to Grade 12MixedNot stated
BookSharkBy levelPrintedE.g. US$1,224 per package
Christian Light PublicationsChristian friendlyPreschool to Grade 12PrintedNot stated
Earthschooling (The BEarth Institute)Neurodivergent supportPreschool to G12Self paced onlineFrom US$350 per grade
EukaAustralian CurriculumPre K to Y12Self paced onlineA$697 to A$3,596 a year
Five in a RowAges 2 to G8MixedUS$49 per volume (PDF)
Functional EducationNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumY1 to Y10Self paced onlineFrom NZ$10 per week
Gather 'Round HomeschoolChristian friendlyK to Grade 12MixedPer unit, e.g. A$35.99
GenerationsChristian friendlyK to Grade 12PrintedE.g. A$277 per package
Happy Days HomeschoolingAustralian CurriculumPre K to Y6Self paced onlineA$50 to A$399 per year level
Harbor and SproutAges 3 to 18MixedFrom US$49.50
Homeschool AUNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumAges 5 to 13Self paced online$99 per term
Homeschool in a Box (The Home Education Hub)F to Y7MixedFrom A$95 per term
Inventorium Education (private students enrol with Inventorium Academy)Neurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumY7 to Y12MixedOn enquiry
Master BooksPreschool to Grade 12PrintedNot stated
Memoria PressChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportPreschool to Grade 12PrintedNot stated
Modern Waldorf OnlinePrep to Y7Self paced onlineFrom A$105 per term
My HomeschoolChristian friendlyF to Y10MixedA$340 to A$780 per program
Oak MeadowPreK to Grade 12MixedFrom $639 per year
Schoolhouse TeachersChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportPre K to Grade 12Self paced onlineUS$389 per year
Simply Charlotte MasonPreschool to G12MixedPriced per item
Simply HomeschoolNeurodivergent supportAll agesSelf paced onlineFree to A$99.95 per month
SonlightChristian friendlyPreschool to Grade 12PrintedFrom US$1,060 per package
Starpath LearningNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumGrades 1 to 3Self paced onlineFree tier; US$47 per month
The Good and the BeautifulPreschool to high schoolMixedE.g. US$99 per course set
Time4LearningPreK to Grade 12Self paced online$39.95 per month
You Can HomeschoolChristian friendlyGrades 1 to 12PrintedA$429 to A$704 per grade

Details for each provider

Abeka

A Christian curriculum publisher selling textbooks, kits and video lessons, with a video enrolment option called Abeka Academy.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Mixed (printed textbooks and kits, video lessons, digital materials)
States
US provider; runs an international enrolment program for Abeka Academy, with customs and duty paid by the customer; ships internationally
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Abeka Academy full grade video and books, 10 month payment plan: K4 US$58.40 per month (unaccredited only); Grades 1 to 6 US$143.40 unaccredited or US$148.40 accredited per month; Grades 9 to 12 US$178.40 unaccredited or US$188.40 accredited per month Price page
Free option
None stated (30 day money back guarantee on video enrolments)
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Accelerate Christian Home Schooling

A membership service supporting families who home school with the A.C.E. workbook program, with testing and record keeping help.

Year levels
K to 12 (achs.com.au)
Format
Printed or boxed (PACE workbooks bought separately from the program's webstore), with parent support
States
All (fees listed for Australia; also serves New Zealand and the South Pacific)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Sign up A$110 one off; parent training kit A$90 one off; diagnostic testing A$45 per child; membership A$550 per year for a one child family or A$850 per year for a multiple child family; incl. GST. PACE workbooks extra, which the site puts at about A$200 to A$350 per child per term. Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
AmblesideOnline

A free Charlotte Mason curriculum published online as yearly book lists and schedules for families to follow.

Year levels
Year 0 (Kindergarten) to Year 12
Format
Mixed (free online schedules and guides; families source the books)
States
US based; says it is free for homeschoolers worldwide and asks families outside the US to add their own country's history
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Free; no tuition, dues or donations required; families buy or borrow the books
Free option
Free
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
BJU Press Homeschool

A United States Christian curriculum publisher selling grade kits with textbooks, online video courses or DVD courses.

Year levels
K3 to 12
Format
Mixed (printed textbooks, online video courses, DVD video courses)
States
States its video course DVDs may be bought in Australia; shipping rates apply to all international orders
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Website
BookShark

A United States literature based curriculum sold as all subject or single subject packages on a four day week.

Year levels
Packages by level; for example Level I is Grades 7 to 9
Format
Printed or boxed, with an optional online platform
States
Ships to Australia; some science supply kits cannot be sent to Australia and are removed from packages
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Example: Level I All Subject Package US$1,224.40 list price, per package Price page
Free option
Free three week instructor's guide samples
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Website
Christian Light Publications

A United States Christian publisher of workbook based curriculum (LightUnits) and related books.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Printed or boxed
States
Ships outside the United States and Canada by courier or airmail, 2 to 8 weeks
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Not stated. Shipping outside the United States and Canada is 15 per cent of the order total, minimum $15 Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Earthschooling (The BEarth Institute)

An online Waldorf style curriculum sold by grade, with lesson plans, video tutorials and printable material.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Self paced online (digital lessons, videos, e-books), plus printed books for sale
States
US provider; says it supports Southern Hemisphere members, including Australian customers
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
US$350 per grade package, one time, for Preschool to Grade 8; US$750 per grade, one time, for Grades 9 to 12; family collection Preschool to Grade 8 US$2,750 one time Price page
Free option
Free samples
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Neurodivergent support
Website
Euka

An Australian self paced online homeschool program with printable worksheets, teacher support and paid registration and reporting add ons.

Year levels
Pre K (Clever Kids) to Year 12
Format
Self paced online, with printable worksheets
States
All (a page for each state and territory) and international families
Curriculum
States it covers the full Australian Curriculum
Price
Examples (NSW pages): Foundation and Grade 3, A$237 per term (90 days) or A$697 per year paid upfront (A$948 before discount); Grade 10, A$279 per term or A$829 per year paid upfront (A$1,116 before discount); Grades 11 and 12, A$2,097 per year upfront or A$699 every 3 months (A$2,796 a year) on the assessment free pathway, and A$2,879 per year upfront or A$899 every 3 months (A$3,596 a year) on the assessed or university pathway; all incl. GST. Registration Service and Premium Reporting are paid add ons. Price page
Free option
None stated (each enrolment includes a maths app membership, Matific or Mathspace by year level, for the enrolment period)
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Five in a Row

Unit studies built around children's picture books and novels, sold as teacher manuals by volume.

Year levels
Ages 2 to 5 (Before Five in a Row); Volumes 1 to 4 primary, Volumes 5 to 7 middle school; says volumes can line up with Grades 1 to 8
Format
Mixed (printed manuals, digital PDFs)
States
US provider; print does not ship outside the US; international buyers are pointed to its digital store for emailed PDFs
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Digital PDF volumes US$49 each Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Website
Functional Education

Recorded video lessons with hands on activities in maths, English, arts, science and technology, run from New Zealand.

Year levels
Class 1 to Class 10 (ages 5 to 15), which the site maps to Australian Years 1 to 10
Format
Self paced online (recorded video lessons, up to 2 hours a day, plus hands on activities)
States
New Zealand provider; has a Homeschooling in Australia section and says it serves Australian families
Curriculum
Says it is aligned with the Australian education system and the New Zealand curriculum; no state syllabus named
Price
NZ$10 to NZ$29 per week or NZ$40 to NZ$116 per month per student depending on course; Family Pass NZ$45 per week or NZ$180 per month for up to 5 students
Free option
Free trial, no credit card required (length stated differently on different pages)
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum
Website
Gather 'Round Homeschool

A United States Christian unit study curriculum that teaches several ages together across history, science, language arts and Bible.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Format
Mixed (digital download bundles and printed books)
States
Ships internationally; duties and taxes are shown at checkout and paid by the buyer; the store offers Australian dollar prices
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Priced per unit; for example a Fifty States digital unit bundle A$35.99, as shown in the Australian dollar store view Price page
Free option
Free sample lessons
Offers
Full curriculum, Live classes
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Generations

A United States Christian curriculum publisher with core packages per grade that build Bible teaching into each subject.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Format
Printed or boxed, plus audiobooks
States
The store offers Australia as a country, with prices in Australian dollars
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Example in the Australian dollar store view: Kindergarten Core Curriculum Package A$277 list price
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Happy Days Homeschooling

An Australian seller of downloadable year level curriculum, unit studies and learning plans, with consultations.

Year levels
Pre Kindy to Grade 6 (Grades 7 to 10 listed as coming soon)
Format
Self paced (PDF downloads), with consultations
States
All (Australian units; a separate shop sells United States units)
Curriculum
States its year programs align to the Australian Curriculum v9; NSW syllabus learning plans also sold
Price
Complete year curriculum per year level: Pre Kindy A$50; Foundation A$199; Grade 3 A$299; Grade 6 A$399. Learning plans A$100 each Price page
Free option
Sample packs and a freebies page
Offers
Full curriculum, Registration help, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Harbor and Sprout

A nature based core curriculum in language arts and maths, plus themed unit studies, sold by level.

Year levels
PreK (ages 3 to 6), Kindergarten (5 to 7), Level One (6 to 8), Level Two (7 to 9); unit studies Primary (6 to 12) and Secondary (12 to 18 and over)
Format
Mixed (digital PDF or printed books)
States
US provider; says printed curriculum ships worldwide, with duties and customs possibly applying
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Digital core curriculum from US$49.50; printed core curriculum US$129.00
Free option
Free sample packs
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Website
Homeschool AU

Plans your term and week, finds or makes resources or takes your own, and gives your child a game-like world with an AI tutor to work through them.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 13
Format
Self paced online (plan, worksheets, videos and learning sets on the child's screen)
States
All
Curriculum
Says plans are written to the Australian Curriculum version 9 and state curricula are coming; a registration check against state requirements is marked not built yet
Price
Free until mid October 2026, then $99 per term
Free option
Free until mid October 2026; five founding family places free for two years after charging starts; free articles, a free worksheet generator and free digital worksheets
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool in a Box (The Home Education Hub)

An Australian seller of term boxes and printable programs in maths, English, science, HASS and a novel study.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 7
Format
Mixed (posted term boxes, and download and print programs)
States
All (Australia)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Term boxes A$179 to A$210 per term; download and print A$95 per term; yearly combos A$190 to A$310 Price page
Free option
Some free resources mentioned; no trial stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Inventorium Education (private students enrol with Inventorium Academy)

An online platform with a self paced secondary curriculum, each student working with an assigned teacher.

Year levels
Years 7 to 9 (Middle Years platform) and Years 10 to 12 (Classroom platform)
Format
Mixed (self paced online curriculum with live one to one teacher facilitation)
States
All; students who are homeschooling, overseas or outside SA and NT enrol privately
Curriculum
Maths, English, HASS and science aligned to the Australian Curriculum for Years 7 to 9; mapped to SACE for Years 10 to 12
Price
On enquiry for private students Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Master Books

A United States Christian publisher of homeschool curriculum sold by grade level and by subject.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Printed or boxed
States
Offers international customers a digital copy of its catalogue; shipping to Australia Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Website
Memoria Press

A United States publisher of classical Christian curriculum sold as full year grade sets and single subjects.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Printed or boxed, plus streaming courses and an online academy
States
Lists distributors in Australia on its international distributors page
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support
Website
Modern Waldorf Online

An Australian Waldorf based homeschool curriculum sold as downloadable open and go term packages by year level.

Year levels
Prep or Kindy to Year 7
Format
Self paced (digital download)
States
All (Queensland based; writes curriculum for families across Australia)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Most term lesson packages A$105 or A$120 each; items range from about A$9 to A$165 Price page
Free option
Samples page
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
My Homeschool

An Australian Christian curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason, with open and go lessons, living books and registration templates.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 10
Format
Mixed (online learning platform and printed books)
States
All (states it is aligned to all Australian states)
Curriculum
States its education plans and reporting templates are aligned to all Australian states
Price
Foundation to Year 6 A$340 to A$580; Years 7 to 9 A$440 to A$780; Year 10 A$440; incl. GST, per program Price page
Free option
Free prospectus and lesson samples (by sign up form)
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
Oak Meadow

A United States curriculum and accredited distance school; families buy the coursebooks alone or enrol for teacher support.

Year levels
PreK to Grade 12
Format
Mixed (print and digital curriculum; optional enrolment with an online teacher)
States
Serves families outside the United States; names Australia among countries where enrolled families live; offers a digital version where shipping costs are high
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Curriculum materials for Kindergarten to Grade 4: $639 to $774 per year. School enrolment adds $2,870 tuition per year (K to 4). Currency not stated. Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum
Website
Schoolhouse Teachers

A United States online family membership with hundreds of parent led and interactive courses, videos and record keeping tools.

Year levels
Pre K to Grade 12
Format
Self paced online
States
States it serves families across the globe; has a country page for Australia
Curriculum
Not stated (United States grade levels)
Price
US$389 per year, US$129 per quarter or US$1,850 lifetime, per family membership
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support
Website
Simply Charlotte Mason

A Charlotte Mason curriculum with daily lesson plans for teaching several children together, sold through its bookstore.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Mixed (printed books, e-books, an online planner)
States
US provider; says it ships almost anywhere in the world, with customs paid by the buyer, and offers e-books to international customers
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Priced per item in its bookstore, in US$; no package price stated
Free option
Free e-book on teaching each subject
Website
Simply Homeschool

An Australian literature based homeschool membership with core programs by age, some online classes and parent workshops.

Year levels
Core programs by age band, up to 15 plus
Format
Self paced online, with some live online classes
States
All (registration guidance for each state; the site says it cannot register families itself)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Mini free; Standard A$45.95 per month or A$419.95 per year; Premium Single A$71.95 per month or A$719.95 per year; Premium Family A$99.95 per month or A$944.95 per year
Free option
Free Mini membership with sample lessons
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community, Registration help
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Sonlight

A United States Christian literature based curriculum sold as all subject or single subject packages with guides and books.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Printed or boxed, with some online courses
States
Ships internationally by courier; several science kits cannot be sent to Australia
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
All subjects packages from US$1,060.40 list price (Kindergarten) Price page
Free option
Sample instructor's guides
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Starpath Learning

An online Waldorf inspired curriculum with daily lesson plans, progress tracking and compliance report export.

Year levels
Grades 1 to 3
Format
Self paced online, with printable options
States
Online; states its curriculum is aligned to the Australian Curriculum, among others
Curriculum
States it is aligned to the US Common Core, the UK curriculum and the Australian Curriculum
Price
Blocks US$19 each (one off); full curriculum US$47 per month Price page
Free option
Free tier (planner, portfolio, compliance reports); 14 day trial of the full curriculum for US$7
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum
Website
The Good and the Beautiful

A United States curriculum publisher with language arts, maths, science, history and a bookshop.

Year levels
Preschool to high school (Levels K to 8 plus young adult)
Format
Mixed (print at home PDFs and printed course sets)
States
Ships internationally; Australia is listed as a country; prices in US dollars; buyers pay any duties
Curriculum
Not stated (United States curriculum)
Price
Examples: Level 7 Language Arts Course Set US$98.84; History Year 3 family set US$74.97 Price page
Free option
Free language arts and maths courses (Levels K upward) as downloads
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Website
Time4Learning

A United States online curriculum with video and activity based lessons in maths, language arts, science and social studies.

Year levels
Preschool to Grade 12
Format
Self paced online
States
States its curriculum is accessible worldwide
Curriculum
Not stated (United States standards)
Price
$39.95 per month per student; 30 per cent off paid yearly; up to 25 per cent off for more students; currency not stated Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum
Website
You Can Homeschool

An Australian supplier of Bible based curriculum, including Generations core packages, with a registration and reporting service.

Year levels
Grades 1 to 12
Format
Printed or boxed
States
All (registration service for every state and territory; local shipping)
Curriculum
States its books can be used for homeschool registration in Australia, with documentation for each state
Price
Core curriculum packages: Grade 1 A$679; Grade 2 A$704; Grade 3 A$624; Grade 4 A$429
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources, Registration help
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
Subject programs and appsA program or app for one subject or skill.34 providers

A paid program, app or course covers one subject or skill, such as maths, reading or coding. Overseas programs may not match Australian Year levels, and some use US grades and units.

Cost: Free to about $720 a year, and up · Suits: Filling one subject within your plan

Pros

  • Most offer a free trial or free tier, so your child can try before you pay.
  • You can pair one maths and one literacy program instead of buying a full package.

Cons

  • Monthly subscriptions add up, especially when you pay for several at once.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
ABC MathseedsAges 3 to 9Self paced onlineFrom A$79.99 per year
ABC Reading EggsAges 2 to 13Self paced onlineFrom A$109.99 per year
Affinity PressFrom age 4MixedNot stated
All About Learning PressNeurodivergent supportBy levelPrintedNot stated
AtomiHigh schoolSelf paced onlineA$470 per year
Aussie ReadersAustralian CurriculumF to Y2MixedNot stated
Code CampAges 5 to 13MixedNot stated
DuolingoNot statedSelf paced onlineFree; paid plan
Fitzroy ReadersAustralian CurriculumF to Y6MixedFrom $19.95
Geography Now (Teachers 4 Teachers Publications)Australian CurriculumY1 to Y6Printed$22.95 per book
History Now (Teachers 4 Teachers Publications)Australian CurriculumF to Y6Printed$22.95 per book
Homeschool AUNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumAges 5 to 13Self paced online$99 per term
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)K to G12 (US)MixedNot stated
IntoWhyReading ageSelf paced online$9.99 per month
iProject International (The Transformation Network)Christian friendlyNot statedMixedFrom $75 per week
IXLPreschool to Y12Self paced onlineFrom A$15.95 per month
Janette's Pictures and Stories of Australian HistoryNot statedMixedA$33 to A$66
Learning Through DoingAustralian CurriculumF to Y6Self paced online$19.80 per month
Linear AbacusF to Y6MixedFrom $10 per month
LiteracyPlanetAges 5 to 14Self paced onlineFree; Pro A$4 per month
MathleticsAustralian CurriculumAges 5 to 16Self paced online99 per year (local currency)
Maths AustraliaAustralian CurriculumK to Y7MixedA$17 subscription
Maths Pathway HomeschoolAustralian CurriculumY1 to Y10Self paced onlineA$299 per year
MathsOnlineK to Y12Self paced onlineA$128.50 per year
MathspaceAustralian CurriculumNot statedSelf paced onlineFree
MatificF to Y9Self paced onlineNot stated
Milestone Maths (Milestone Learning)Neurodivergent supportF to Y4PrintedFrom A$30 per book
ProdigyGrades 1 to 8Self paced onlineFree; from $58.95 per year
ReadingDoctorK to Y3Self paced onlineA$99 per year
Sound Waves (Firefly Education)F to Y6MixedFrom A$19.95 per book
StudyladderF to Y6Self paced onlineA$129 per year
Targeting MathsAustralian CurriculumK to Y6PrintedFrom $14.95 per book
The Mystery of HistoryChristian friendlyAll agesMixedFrom $49.95 per volume
Tiny Science LabAges 7 to 17MixedFrom $50 per kit

Details for each provider

ABC Mathseeds

An online maths program of short lessons and games for young children, with a homeschool section.

Year levels
Ages 3 to 9
Format
Self paced online, with apps
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Maths only A$9.99 per month or A$79.99 per year; reading and maths A$18.99 per month or A$149.99 per year; up to 4 children; incl. GST Price page
Free option
30 day free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
ABC Reading Eggs

An online phonics based reading program of games and lessons, with a homeschool plan that adds planning tools.

Year levels
Ages 2 to 13
Format
Self paced online, with apps
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Reading only A$13.99 per month or A$109.99 per year; reading and maths A$18.99 per month or A$149.99 per year; up to 4 children; incl. GST. Homeschool Max A$54.90 per month Price page
Free option
30 day free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Affinity Press

A phonics reading program with a book for each letter, drill cards, games and a first reader.

Year levels
Ages 4 and up, and older students who need reading support
Format
Mixed (PDF downloads and printed books)
States
All (Australian business; no state limits stated)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Books and resources
Website
All About Learning Press

A United States publisher of scripted, multisensory reading, spelling and maths programs for teaching at home.

Year levels
Set out by level rather than year (reading, spelling and maths levels)
Format
Printed or boxed, with an optional app
States
Does not state shipping to Australia itself; names one Australian retailer (The Educational Warehouse, QLD) and suggests a freight forwarder
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated
Free option
Free placement tests and free resources
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Neurodivergent support
Website
Atomi

An online platform of short video lessons and quizzes for high school subjects, sold to families and schools.

Year levels
High school
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States its content is curriculum aligned (no curriculum named)
Price
A$470 per year per student (up to 7 subjects) or A$59.99 per month per student (up to 13 subjects); GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free trial, no card needed
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Aussie Readers

An Australian synthetic phonics English course in four terms a year, with decodable readers.

Year levels
Kindergarten (Foundation, Prep, Reception) to Year 2
Format
Mixed (online lessons, printed and digital readers)
States
All (extra registration documents for NSW and Victoria)
Curriculum
States all lessons are linked to the Australian Curriculum Version 9
Price
Readers: paperback sets A$19.95 to A$46.95; Kindergarten bundle A$124; digital sets A$10 each. Course price Not stated. Price page
Free option
Free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Code Camp

A children's coding and animation provider with holiday camps, online programs and one to one tutoring, including homeschool tutoring.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 13
Format
Mixed (in person holiday camps; online programs; one to one tutoring)
States
Holiday camps in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Adelaide; online programs anywhere
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated
Free option
A free coding lesson on its Code Camp World platform
Offers
Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Duolingo

A language learning app with more than 100 courses, free to use, with a paid Super plan.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (app)
States
All (states it has learners worldwide)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated (Super plans; up to 6 accounts on a shared plan)
Free option
Free to use; 1 week free trial of Super
Offers
Activities and social
Website
Fitzroy Readers

Phonics readers, English and maths workbooks and French magazines from a Victorian publisher.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6 (Lower, Middle and Upper Primary)
Format
Mixed (printed readers and workbooks, audio readers, games and an app)
States
All (based in Victoria; no state limits stated)
Curriculum
Says the English program is aligned with Australian Curriculum version 9.0
Price
Reader sets from A$59.95; Word Skills workbooks from A$19.95; maths workbooks from A$59.95; complete sets A$176.00 to A$479.00; GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free printable scope and sequence tables
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Geography Now (Teachers 4 Teachers Publications)

A series of six year level books of geography, civics and economics readings with student activities.

Year levels
Years 1 to 6
Format
Printed or boxed (one book per year level; print or digital not stated)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Says it supports the Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business strands of Australian Curriculum HASS
Price
$22.95 per book, incl. GST; bulk discounts offered
Free option
Sample units can be viewed on its website
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
History Now (Teachers 4 Teachers Publications)

A series of year level history books, each set out as units of source texts followed by activities.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6
Format
Printed or boxed (one book per year level; print or digital not stated)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Says it is written to the Australian Curriculum for History knowledge and skills
Price
$22.95 per book, incl. GST
Free option
Sample units can be viewed on its website
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool AU

Plans your term and week, finds or makes resources or takes your own, and gives your child a game-like world with an AI tutor to work through them.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 13
Format
Self paced online (plan, worksheets, videos and learning sets on the child's screen)
States
All
Curriculum
Says plans are written to the Australian Curriculum version 9 and state curricula are coming; a registration check against state requirements is marked not built yet
Price
Free until mid October 2026, then $99 per term
Free option
Free until mid October 2026; five founding family places free for two years after charging starts; free articles, a free worksheet generator and free digital worksheets
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)

A United States writing program taught through video lessons with student workbooks, from early primary to college.

Year levels
US Kindergarten to Grade 12, plus college level courses
Format
Mixed (streaming video or DVD with printed workbooks; some online classes)
States
US provider; ships to Australia by UPS, shipping charged at 50% of the product price with a minimum of $19; buyer may owe import charges
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated on its website Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Subject program, Live classes, Books and resources
Website
IntoWhy

A web library of question cards across ten topic areas for children to explore by interest.

Year levels
Children of reading age; not tied to an age band
Format
Self paced online (web, no app or download)
States
Not stated; web based, and the site says it is made in Australia
Curriculum
Says it is not a curriculum and is not built around any particular one
Price
$9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, one membership per family, currency not named Price page
Free option
Free sample questions
Offers
Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
iProject International (The Transformation Network)

Project based learning where a student works through a mentored or self directed project.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (mentored projects, or self paced downloadable project packs)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated; says projects draw in maths, literacy and science
Price
Mentored iProject A$75 per week; Custom iProject A$175 per week; both plus A$100 per hour for one to one sessions; DIY iProject A$450 per project download; GST not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Full curriculum, Live classes, Tutoring, Advice and community
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
IXL

An online practice platform for maths, English and science, set out by Australian year level.

Year levels
Preschool to Year 12 (science Foundation to Year 10)
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Offers skill plans for the national curriculum
Price
Single subject A$15.95 per month; maths and English A$24.95 per month; all access A$29.95 per month Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Janette's Pictures and Stories of Australian History

An Australian history resource of hand drawn pictures to colour and a book of stories from European arrival onward.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (downloads, CD)
States
All (downloads)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Both downloads A$66; one download A$33; CD of pictures A$35 plus postage; school download A$150
Free option
None stated
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Learning Through Doing

A maths subscription with hands on lesson plans, worksheets, videos and assessment tasks for each primary year.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6
Format
Self paced online (downloadable lessons, worksheets and videos)
States
All (Australian business; no state limits stated)
Curriculum
Says lessons are linked to the Australian Curriculum, with a yearly overview for each year level
Price
A$19.80 per month or A$198 per year; GST not stated; whole school plans also offered Price page
Free option
7 day free trial; free multiplication masterclass
Offers
Subject program, Tutoring, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Linear Abacus

A maths method built on a bead string in tens, sold with books, games, flashcards and an online membership.

Year levels
Foundation to Grade 6 and beyond
Format
Mixed (physical bead strings, books and cards, plus online video membership)
States
All (site says it serves students Australia wide)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Home membership $10 per month or $100 per year (founding member rate); Homeschooling Numeracy Starter Kit $180; bead strings from $22; pocket books $18 each; currency shown as $ only, GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free community forum sign up; no free trial stated
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
LiteracyPlanet

An online literacy platform with phonics, spelling and comprehension activities, for schools and homes.

Year levels
About ages 5 to 14
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States its content is curriculum aligned (no curriculum named)
Price
Free plan A$0; Pro A$4 per student per month, billed yearly Price page
Free option
Free plan; 30 days of Pro to start
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Mathletics

An online maths practice program with activities, challenges and progress reports, for schools and homes.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 16
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States its new learning journey was developed for the Australian Curriculum v9.0
Price
19.95 per month or 99 per year for one child, in the currency the page shows for the visitor's country Price page
Free option
14 day free trial on monthly plans
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Maths Australia

An Australian multisensory maths provider with the Brighter Maths program, manipulatives and training for parents and educators.

Year levels
K to 7, plus numeracy intervention
Format
Mixed (online program, printed workbooks, manipulatives, training)
States
All
Curriculum
States it is Australian Curriculum aligned and NESA recognised
Price
Brighter Maths Home Program A$17 as a subscription (billing period not stated); workbook A$97 Price page
Free option
Free placement test
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Maths Pathway Homeschool

An adaptive online maths program that starts with a diagnostic test, with a parent dashboard.

Year levels
Years 1 to 10
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States content is mapped to the Australian Curriculum Years 1 to 10 and aligns with each state curriculum
Price
A$299 per year or A$29 per month per child; you pay for the first 2 children only; GST not stated
Free option
14 day free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
MathsOnline

An online maths program of video lessons, interactive questions, worksheets and progress reports.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Homeschool single student A$19.95 per month, A$83.50 for 6 months or A$128.50 for 12 months; family A$29.95 per month, A$133.50 for 6 months or A$198.50 for 12 months Price page
Free option
Free trial; 365 day refund
Offers
Tutoring, Subject program, Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Mathspace

An adaptive online maths program with interactive textbooks, step by step feedback and skills check ins.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States its textbooks follow the school curriculum; print textbooks for the Australian Curriculum, NSW and Victoria
Price
Free learner account for parents and students; paid plans are for teachers and schools, A$10 to A$40 per student per year Price page
Free option
Free learner account
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
Matific

A game based maths and financial literacy platform with activities by year level and a parent option.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 9
Format
Self paced online, with apps
States
All
Curriculum
States its activities are curriculum aligned; lists activities by Australian year level
Price
Not stated
Free option
Free start for parents
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Milestone Maths (Milestone Learning)

An Australian print maths curriculum for homeschoolers in spiral bound workbooks.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 4 in the shop; the program page describes a path from Year 1 to calculus
Format
Printed or boxed (digital editions for some books)
States
All
Curriculum
States it is written for Australian homeschoolers rather than adapted from overseas material
Price
Workbooks A$30 each (digital A$15); complete kits from A$90 Price page
Free option
Free trial, samples and placement tests
Offers
Full curriculum, Subject program
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Prodigy

A game based maths and English practice platform, free for core content, with paid memberships for extras and science.

Year levels
Maths Grades 1 to 8; science and English Grades 1 to 6
Format
Self paced online
States
Has a parents page for Australia; says its questions follow the curriculum the child is taught at school
Curriculum
States its questions are based on the curriculum the child is taught at school
Price
Core $58.95, Plus $88.95 or Ultra $118.95 per year when billed yearly, or $9.95 to $19.95 per month; currency not stated Price page
Free option
Free core maths and English content
Offers
Subject program
Website
ReadingDoctor

Australian phonics apps and an online program for beginning readers and older children who find reading hard.

Year levels
K to 3, and older students who find reading hard
Format
Self paced online, with apps
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
A$99 per student per year Price page
Free option
14 day free trial
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Sound Waves (Firefly Education)

An Australian phonics, spelling and word study series with student books and online teaching resources.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6
Format
Mixed (printed student books, online teaching resources)
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Student books A$19.95 each; online teaching resources A$89 per class per year; individual homeschool licence price Not stated Price page
Free option
Free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Studyladder

An online platform of auto marked maths, English and science activities with parent progress dashboards.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
States every activity is mapped to ACARA outcomes from Foundation to Year 6
Price
One child A$19 per month, A$45 per quarter or A$129 per year; family (up to 4) A$27 per month, A$68 per quarter or A$189 per year; GST not stated Price page
Free option
7 day free trial
Offers
Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Targeting Maths

A primary maths workbook series from Pascal Press, with NSW and Australian Curriculum editions.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 6
Format
Printed or boxed (student books and teaching guides)
States
All; separate NSW editions offered
Curriculum
Says it is linked to state syllabus outcomes, with NSW syllabus and Australian Curriculum editions
Price
Student books $21.95 each; Mental Maths books $16.95; Problem Solving books $17.95; Dictionary $14.95; currency shown as $ only, GST not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
The Mystery of History

A four volume world history program from ancient to modern times, with readers, guides, audiobooks and video lectures.

Year levels
All ages; video lectures for about Grade 6 and up
Format
Mixed (printed readers, digital companion guides, ebooks, audiobooks, online video lectures)
States
US provider; says international orders ship by USPS International Priority in 1 to 2 weeks
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Single volumes $49.95 to $79.95; four volume set $399.80; video lectures $107.00 each; currency not named Price page
Free option
Free 30 minute consultation to choose products
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources, Live classes
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Tiny Science Lab

An Australian seller of science equipment kits with workbooks, plus live online science lessons, for home educators.

Year levels
Kits for ages 7 to 11, 10 to 13 and 12 to 17; workbooks for Years 7 to 10
Format
Mixed (equipment kits with PDF workbooks, live Zoom lessons, online courses)
States
All; ships to Australia and New Zealand
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Kits and sets from about $50 (junior chemistry set) to $330 (chemistry sets, from price); flat postage $9.99; currency and GST not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Activities and social, Books and resources, Live classes
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Worksheet libraries and curriculum shopsPrintable libraries and shops selling curriculum and books.15 providers

Subscription libraries sell printables, and shops sell curriculum and books from many publishers. You choose the pieces and put the program together yourself.

Cost: About $3 an item to $370 a pack · Suits: Parents building their own program

Pros

  • Printables and secondhand books let you build your own program without a full package.

Cons

  • Putting a program together from pieces takes your own planning time.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Australian Curriculum SuppliesEarly years to Y12PrintedE.g. A$24.95 per book
Design Your HomeschoolChristian friendlyAll agesMixedNot stated
Five Senses EducationAustralian CurriculumEarly years to Y12PrintedE.g. A$19.95 per book
Homeschooling Supplies (Aus)Preschool to Y8PrintedA$65.85 to A$372.05 per pack
Light Educational MinistriesChristian friendlyK to Y12PrintedPriced per item
R.I.C. PublicationsAustralian CurriculumF to SecondaryMixedPriced per title
Raising Curious MindsAges 2 to 5Self paced onlineFrom $4.99 per item
Reformers BookshopChristian friendlyNot statedPrintedE.g. A$89.99 per book
Teach StarterPreschool to Y6Self paced onlineFree; from $104 per year
Teacher SuperstoreAustralian CurriculumF to Y6PrintedA$95.75 to A$156.60
Teachers Pay TeachersAll agesSelf paced onlineSet by seller
The Educational WarehouseChristian friendlyNeurodivergent supportAll agesPrintedE.g. A$18 to A$36 per book
The Gentle PathNot statedSelf paced online$24.99 per month
Top TeacherEarly Years to Y6Self paced onlineNot stated
Twinkl AustraliaAustralian CurriculumEYLF to Y6Self paced onlineNot stated

Details for each provider

Australian Curriculum Supplies

An Australian online retailer of school textbooks and workbooks from the early years to secondary.

Year levels
Early years to secondary
Format
Printed or boxed
States
All (flat rate shipping)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Example: English F to 6 workbooks A$24.95 each; shipping A$9.95 flat, free over A$110
Free option
None
Website
Design Your Homeschool

A homeschool information site with articles on methods and subjects, and a small shop of planners and e-books.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (articles online; downloadable e-books and planners)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated
Free option
Free articles and newsletter
Offers
Advice and community, Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly
Website
Five Senses Education

An Australian educational bookseller and publisher, including its own Australian Homeschooling Series of workbooks.

Year levels
Infant and toddler to secondary
Format
Printed or boxed
States
Not stated
Curriculum
The site title describes its range as resources for the Australian Curriculum
Price
Examples from the Australian Homeschooling Series: Successful Spelling A$19.95; Secondary Science books A$21.95; Australian History 1901 to 1945 A$23.95 Price page
Free option
None
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
Homeschooling Supplies (Aus)

An Australian online shop selling homeschool starter packs and workbooks by grade.

Year levels
Kinder and preschool to Grade 8
Format
Printed or boxed
States
All (Melbourne based; domestic shipping)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Starter packs A$65.85 (kinder and preschool) to A$372.05 (Grade 7); single titles about A$18.95 to A$24.95
Free option
None
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Light Educational Ministries

A Christian curriculum retailer and publisher, with its own titles including a History of Australia for Grades 3 to 5.

Year levels
Own titles span Grades K to 12 (for example phonics K to 3, History of Australia 3 to 5, Government in Australia 9 to 12)
Format
Printed or boxed
States
All (Australian retailer serving home educators across Australia)
Curriculum
Says it is not aligned with any government department
Price
Priced per item in its shop; the site gives a rough yearly curriculum cost of about $300 in the first year of school to about $1,250 in Year 12 (currency not named) Price page
Free option
None stated
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
R.I.C. Publications

An Australian education publisher selling workbooks, teacher guides, ebooks and posters across subjects.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6, plus Secondary
Format
Mixed (printed workbooks and teacher resources, ebooks, editable worksheets, online teaching tools)
States
Not stated; based in Western Australia, free delivery on orders over $100
Curriculum
Says its resources are created for the Australian Curriculum across English, Maths, Science, HASS and HPE
Price
Priced per title; example workbooks $13.95 to $15.95, currency and GST not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Books and resources, Subject program
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Raising Curious Minds

A shop of play based printable downloads for young children, including phonics and alphabet activity cards.

Year levels
Ages 2 to 5 and over
Format
Self paced online (digital downloads to print at home, plus editable templates)
States
Not stated (prices in AUD)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Priced per item, about A$4.99 to A$59.99; phonics activity cards A$14.99 each Price page
Free option
Free school readiness checklist
Offers
Books and resources, Activities and social
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Reformers Bookshop

An Australian Christian bookshop that stocks homeschool curriculum from overseas publishers such as Master Books.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Printed or boxed; physical shop in Stanmore, NSW
States
All (free postage on Australian web orders over A$99)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Examples: Language Lessons for a Living Education A$89.99; Math Lessons for a Living Education A$94.99
Free option
None
Offers
Books and resources, Subject program
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
Teach Starter

An Australian subscription library of teacher made lesson plans, worksheets, games and slides.

Year levels
Preschool to Year 6
Format
Self paced online (downloads)
States
All
Curriculum
States its resources are curriculum aligned
Price
Free; Essential $104 per year; Plus $157 per year (Australian site; currency code and GST not stated) Price page
Free option
Free plan
Offers
Books and resources, Subject program
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Teacher Superstore

An Australian educational retailer selling home education workbook bundles by year level and general school resources.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 6 (bundles)
Format
Printed or boxed
States
All (flat rate shipping within Australia)
Curriculum
Bundles are sold as Australian Curriculum bundles
Price
Home education bundles: Foundation A$95.75; Years 1 to 6 A$156.60 each; incl. GST Price page
Free option
None
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Teachers Pay Teachers

An online marketplace where teachers and parents sell their own teaching resources, including Australian curriculum units.

Year levels
PreK to Grade 12 and adult
Format
Self paced online (downloads)
States
Online; runs a browse category for Australian history homeschool curricula
Curriculum
Set by each seller
Price
Set per resource by the seller; for example $3 to $15
Free option
Free resources
Offers
Books and resources, Subject program
Website
The Educational Warehouse

An Australian homeschool curriculum and book shop stocking overseas and local programs, with free video consultations.

Year levels
Preschool upward (shop by grade)
Format
Printed or boxed; shop visits by booking
States
All (delivers to every state; also ships internationally)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Examples: books about A$17.99 to A$35.99
Free option
Free one hour video consultation
Offers
Books and resources, Advice and community, Tutoring
Tags
Christian friendly, Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
The Gentle Path

A membership library of printable themed units across several subjects, with a new unit each week.

Year levels
Not stated (says units suit mixed ages, with extension ideas for older children)
Format
Self paced online (printable units from an online library)
States
Not stated (Australian site with Australian themed units)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
A$24.99 per month, or A$369 per 12 months; GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free unit download
Offers
Subject program, Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Top Teacher

An online library of printable teaching resources, interactive games and classroom tools, sold by subscription.

Year levels
Early Years to Year 6
Format
Self paced online (downloadable printables and online games)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Says its games are curriculum aligned without naming which curriculum
Price
Plans are All Access Monthly (25 downloads a month) and All Access Annual; amounts not stated on its public pages Price page
Free option
Free plan (a tools dashboard and a small set of resources)
Website
Twinkl Australia

A subscription library of printable and digital teaching resources with a home education section.

Year levels
EYLF to Year 6 (home education section)
Format
Self paced online (downloads)
States
All
Curriculum
The home education section is labelled Australian Curriculum
Price
Not stated
Free option
Free account; 30 day free trial of premium
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
TutoringA tutor teaches one to one or in small groups.21 providers

A tutor teaches your child one to one or in a small group, online or in person. This includes specialist learning support.

You stay the registered educator, planning and reporting. Ask a tutor for a current Working With Children Check issued in your state.

Cost: About $40 to $160 a session, and up · Suits: Subjects you find hard to teach

Pros

  • A tutor covers the subjects you feel least able to teach.
  • Sessions can be booked in daytime slots around your week.

Cons

  • Paying by the session is an ongoing cost that tends to rise with Year level.
  • Experience varies widely, and a strong student is not the same as a trained teacher.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Cluey LearningAustralian CurriculumY2 to Y12Live onlineOn enquiry
DyslexAbilityNeurodivergent supportNot statedMixedOn enquiry
Evergreen Tutoring ServicesNeurodivergent supportK to Y12Live online$90 per hour
Explore LearningPrimary to VCEIn personOn enquiry
Homeschool AUNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumAges 5 to 13Self paced online$99 per term
Hope TutoringNeurodivergent supportAll yearsMixedOn enquiry
Kinetic EducationAustralian CurriculumF to Y12MixedFrom $29 per week
Kip McGrathAges 6 to 16+Mixed$78 per session (RRP)
KumonAges 3+In person$160 per subject per month
Matrix EducationAustralian CurriculumY3 to Y12MixedFrom $288 per course
MultiLit Literacy CentresNot statedMixedOn enquiry
No Nonsense TutoringAustralian CurriculumF to Y12Live onlineOn enquiry
NumberWorks'nWordsAges 5 to 16In person$71 to $79 per lesson
Scribbly Gum LearningY3 to Y6Not statedNot stated
Stress Less TutoringAustralian CurriculumY1 to Y12In person$90 per hour
STRIVE Learning AcademyAustralian CurriculumK to Y12In personFrom $40 per hour
Success TutoringAustralian CurriculumK to Y12MixedOn enquiry
The Tutoring CompanyAustralian CurriculumPrimary and secondaryMixedOn enquiry
TuteroAustralian CurriculumF to Y12Live onlineOn enquiry
Tutors AustraliaAustralian CurriculumK to Y12MixedFrom $59 per hour
Wise Owl EducationNeurodivergent supportAges 6 to 16MixedFrom A$50 per session

Details for each provider

Cluey Learning

Live online tutoring in maths and English, and chemistry for Years 11 and 12, with a homeschool page.

Year levels
Year 2 to Year 12
Format
Live online
States
All
Curriculum
Says its content is mapped to the Australian Curriculum in each state and to state syllabuses.
Price
Not stated (on enquiry); the site says price depends on the student's program, with pay as you go or packages and a start of two sessions Price page
Free option
A trial session is offered; its cost is not stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
DyslexAbility

A learning centre offering screenings and literacy, maths and writing intervention for children with dyslexia and learning differences.

Year levels
Not stated (lists early years programs and school age programs)
Format
Mixed (in person at one centre in Victoria, and online literacy intervention)
States
VIC for the centre; the area served online is not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated (on enquiry)
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Evergreen Tutoring Services

One to one online tutoring with a homeschooling page.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12, plus university and adult learners
Format
Live online
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
$90 per hour incl. GST; weekend lessons carry a 10 percent surcharge Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Explore Learning

Individual and small group tutoring and test preparation at two tutoring centres in Victoria.

Year levels
Primary, secondary and VCE (no year bands given)
Format
In person (two centres)
States
VIC
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated; the site says there is no registration fee, contract or monthly admin fee
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool AU

A voice AI tutor a child can talk to about their work, inside a tool that also makes term plans and worksheets.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 13
Format
Self paced online (plan, worksheets, videos and learning sets on the child's screen)
States
All
Curriculum
Says plans are written to the Australian Curriculum version 9 and state curricula are coming; a registration check against state requirements is marked not built yet
Price
Free until mid October 2026, then $99 per term
Free option
Free until mid October 2026; five founding family places free for two years after charging starts; free articles, a free worksheet generator and free digital worksheets
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Hope Tutoring

One to one tutoring for homeschooled children by a single teacher, in any subject.

Year levels
All year levels
Format
Mixed (in person at the tutor's office in Brisbane; online on request)
States
QLD
Curriculum
Says it can teach from the Queensland curriculum, from a program the family has written, or from a custom plan.
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Kinetic Education

Online maths and English program with tutor support, built on a weekly plan after an assessment, with a homeschool section.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 12
Format
Mixed (online personalised program with online tutor support)
States
Not stated (delivered online)
Curriculum
Says it assesses and teaches against the Australian Curriculum.
Price
From $29 per week for the family; the site marks the price with an asterisk.
Free option
Two weeks free tutoring, and a free demo
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Kip McGrath

English and maths tutoring in centres and live online, usually one 60 minute session a week in one subject.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 16 and older
Format
Mixed (in person at centres, and live online in a virtual classroom)
States
All (over 140 Australian centres, and online)
Curriculum
Says its online resources are in line with the national curriculum
Price
RRP $78 per session; prices may vary by location Price page
Free option
Free initial assessment
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Kumon

Worksheet based learning centres where each student works at an individual level in maths, English and other subjects.

Year levels
Ages 3 and up
Format
In person (centres), with a home study portal for enrolled students
States
Not stated (the site has a centre locator)
Curriculum
Not stated; describes its own worksheet sequence.
Price
$160 per subject per month incl. GST, plus a one off $100 enrolment fee incl. GST Price page
Free option
Free diagnostic test
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Matrix Education

A tutoring college with term, holiday and online courses in English, maths and science, plus entrance test preparation.

Year levels
Year 3 to Year 12 in NSW; Year 7 to Year 12 in VIC
Format
Mixed (in person term and holiday courses at campuses, and online courses)
States
NSW, VIC
Curriculum
Says its courses are aligned with the NSW and Victorian school syllabuses.
Price
Term courses from $486 per module; online courses from $342 per module; holiday courses from $288 per course (GST not stated)
Free option
First lesson free for new students
Offers
Tutoring, Live classes
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
MultiLit Literacy Centres

Reading and spelling tuition from a literacy program publisher, at two centres or online.

Year levels
Not stated for the centres; the publisher lists one to one reading programs from Year 2 to adults
Format
Mixed (two centres, and online)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated on the centres page; its website links a separate pricing page
Free option
A free one minute reading test
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
No Nonsense Tutoring

Online tutoring in English, maths, science and HSIE, with a homeschool page.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 12
Format
Live online
States
All
Curriculum
Says it is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Price
Not stated (on enquiry)
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
NumberWorks'nWords

One to one maths and English tuition in centres, in one hour lessons after school and some Saturdays.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 16
Format
In person (centres)
States
Not stated (the site has a find a centre page)
Curriculum
Says its tuition follows the school curriculum nationwide.
Price
$71 per lesson primary, $79 per lesson secondary, incl. GST
Free option
Free assessment
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Scribbly Gum Learning

Online tutoring for primary students in Years 3 to 6.

Year levels
Years 3 to 6
Format
Not stated (online; live or self paced not stated)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Stress Less Tutoring

One to one in home tutoring across core and senior subjects, with a homeschool page.

Year levels
Year 1 to Year 12
Format
In person (in home)
States
QLD (Gold Coast and Brisbane)
Curriculum
Says its tutoring is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Queensland standards.
Price
$90 per hour incl. taxes; 10 hours for $800 for existing clients Price page
Free option
Trial session, free if the family is not satisfied
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
STRIVE Learning Academy

Group and one to one tutoring in maths and English, plus school readiness programs, at a NSW centre.

Year levels
Individual tutoring K to 12; group session year levels not stated
Format
In person
States
NSW
Curriculum
Group sessions use planned activities based on the Australian Curriculum
Price
Group sessions from A$40 per hour (one hour a week over a 10 week term); individual tutoring from A$90 per hour; GST not stated Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Success Tutoring

English and maths tutoring on a weekly membership at centres and online, with a homeschool page.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12 on the homeschool page; Kindergarten to Year 10 on the home page
Format
Mixed (in person at centres, and online)
States
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT
Curriculum
Says its programs and learning plans are aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Price
Not stated (on enquiry); paid per week with no lock in contract Price page
Free option
Free diagnostic English and maths assessment
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
The Tutoring Company

One to one and small group tutoring in English, maths and science, in home or online.

Year levels
Primary and secondary (no year bands given)
Format
Mixed (in home, and online)
States
All (in home in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth; online nationwide)
Curriculum
Says it is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Price
Not stated; pay for the first lesson, then pay as you go, no lock in contract
Free option
Free online assessment
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Tutero

One to one online tutoring with a matched tutor, with a homeschool page.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Live online
States
All
Curriculum
Says lessons are aligned with the Australian Curriculum; mentions VCE, HSC, QCE and WACE support.
Price
Not stated (on enquiry)
Free option
None stated
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Tutors Australia

One to one tutoring for school students, in home in three cities or online.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Mixed (in home in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane; live online)
States
All (online); in home in NSW, VIC and QLD
Curriculum
Says it follows Australian school curricula and prepares students for state exams.
Price
Online $59 per hour incl. GST; in home $89 per hour incl. GST
Free option
No charge for the first lesson if the family is not happy
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Wise Owl Education

An Australian online tutoring service for children who learn differently, one to one or in groups, plus home programs.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 16
Format
Mixed (live online one to one and small group tutoring, up to 6 per group; self paced at home programs)
States
All (online across Australia)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
One to one from A$120 per session; group from A$50 per session; at home programs from A$199 one off
Free option
Free 15 minute consultation; first group session free
Offers
Tutoring
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Free and government resourcesFree material and government information you can use.25 providers

This is material you can use without paying, from curriculum documents to public libraries.

There is no national payment for home educating. Queensland pays eligible registered families a Back to School Boost and a Textbook and Resource Allowance from 2026. The ACT has an equity fund for low income families. The federal isolated children allowance is for children who study by distance education, board away from home or live in a second home, and who meet its isolation, disability or access rules.

Cost: Free, a few with paid extras · Suits: Families keeping costs low

Pros

  • The national and state curriculum documents are free to read and plan from.
  • State education departments list free, curriculum aligned collections you can use at home.
  • Public libraries lend books, ebooks and audiobooks free, and councils run workshops.
  • Home education associations keep free lists of resources across subjects.

Cons

  • Putting a program together from pieces takes your own planning time.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
ABC EducationAustralian CurriculumPrimary and secondarySelf paced onlineFree
ACT Government, home educationAges 6 to 17See detailsFree
Assistance for Isolated Children SchemeNot statedSee detailsFree to claim
Australian CurriculumAustralian CurriculumF to Y12Self paced onlineFree
Australian MuseumAustralian CurriculumF to Y12MixedNot stated
Cool.orgEarly years to Y10Self paced onlineFree; paid from under $3/week
Home Education Association, free resources listF to Y12Self paced onlineFree
Khan AcademyAll agesSelf paced onlineFree
Learning MapAustralian CurriculumPreschool to Y6Self paced onlineFree
Learning PotentialBirth to Y12Self paced onlineFree
NSW CurriculumAustralian CurriculumK to Y12Self paced onlineFree
NSW Government, home schoolingAustralian CurriculumSchool ageSee detailsFree
NT Government, home educationAustralian CurriculumF to Y12See detailsFree
Office of the Education Registrar, home education registrationSchool ageSee detailsFree
Parliamentary Education OfficeAustralian CurriculumY3 to Y12MixedFree
Queensland Home Education, reportingSchool ageSee detailsFree
SA Government, home educationAustralian CurriculumAges 6 to 17See detailsFree
ScootleAustralian CurriculumNot statedSelf paced onlineNot stated
SPELD NSW, spelling and writing programs at homeNeurodivergent supportAges 5+Self paced onlineFree to read
Teach Your Monster to ReadNot statedSelf paced onlineFree (web)
TroveAll agesSelf paced onlineFree
Victorian Curriculum F to 10Australian CurriculumF to Y10Self paced onlineFree
VRQA, home educationAges 6 to 17See detailsFree
WA Department of Education, home educationSchool ageSee detailsFree
Western Australian Curriculum, K to 10 outlineAustralian CurriculumK to Y10Self paced onlineFree

Details for each provider

ABC Education

The public broadcaster's free learning games, videos, interactives and collections for school or home.

Year levels
Primary and secondary (no year bands on the home page)
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Says all its resources are mapped to the Australian Curriculum.
Price
Free
Free option
All resources free
Offers
Books and resources, Activities and social
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
ACT Government, home education

The ACT Government page on registering for home education, the statement of intent, yearly report and support networks.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 17
Format
Government information page
States
ACT
Curriculum
Not stated; the yearly report covers intellectual (including literacy and numeracy), social and emotional, and physical progress.
Price
Free (no fee shown); names an equity fund paying a yearly amount to eligible low income families
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme

Federal payments for families whose child cannot attend a suitable state school due to isolation, disability or access.

Year levels
Not stated on the overview page (age and study rules are on the eligibility pages)
Format
Government payment
States
All
Curriculum
Not applicable
Price
Free to claim; the amount depends on the child's living arrangements
Free option
Not applicable
Website
Australian Curriculum

ACARA's national curriculum site, setting out what Australian students should be taught, with support materials.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 10, plus senior secondary
Format
Self paced online (reference website)
States
All
Curriculum
Is the Australian Curriculum; version 9.0 is current.
Price
Free to read, no account needed
Free option
Open to read without an account
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Australian Museum

A Sydney museum running educator led visits, virtual excursions and outreach for school groups across science, culture and history.

Year levels
Early Stage 1 to Stage 6, plus tertiary
Format
Mixed (in person at the museum, virtual excursions, outreach)
States
NSW for visits; the reach of virtual excursions is not stated
Curriculum
Programs are listed by NSW stages.
Price
Not stated on its website
Free option
Not stated
Offers
Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Cool.org

A not for profit library of lessons, units and activities on real world topics, formerly Cool Australia.

Year levels
Early learning to Year 10
Format
Self paced online (downloadable lessons and units)
States
All
Curriculum
Describes its resources as curriculum aligned.
Price
Free account for downloads; CoolPlus subscription less than $3 per week on the annual plan for the full catalogue
Free option
Free account tier
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Home Education Association, free resources list

A list kept by the Home Education Association of free learning sites and curricula across subjects.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 12 (as the list describes its contents)
Format
Self paced online (a list of links to other sites)
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated; the list points to outside resources.
Price
Free; no membership needed to read it
Free option
Whole list free
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Khan Academy

A US non profit learning platform with free courses in core subjects, and a free app for early learners.

Year levels
K to 12 and early college (US grades); the Kids app covers ages 2 to 8
Format
Self paced online
States
All (available in over 190 countries)
Curriculum
Not stated for Australia.
Price
Free
Free option
Free; funded by donations
Website
Learning Map

A free online map of connected primary skills showing what a child has learned and what comes next.

Year levels
Preschool to Year 6
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Gives links to Australian Curriculum v9, NSW syllabus and Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes, marked as machine suggested and not yet reviewed
Price
Free, no account needed
Free option
The whole resource is free
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Learning Potential

An Australian Government Department of Education site of articles and activities for parents, sorted by age and topic.

Year levels
Babies to high school (sorted by age)
Format
Self paced online (articles for parents)
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated (no charge shown)
Free option
Open to read without an account
Website
NSW Curriculum

NESA's site for NSW syllabuses, teaching advice and assessment material across nine learning areas.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 12
Format
Self paced online (reference website)
States
NSW
Curriculum
Is the NSW syllabus set.
Price
Not stated (no charge shown)
Free option
Open to read without an account
Offers
Full curriculum, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
NSW Government, home schooling

The NSW Government page on home schooling registration; it says the Department of Education regulates and registers.

Year levels
Children of compulsory school age (ages not given on this page)
Format
Government information page
States
NSW
Curriculum
Links to the NSW Curriculum site.
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
NT Government, home education

The NT Government page on applying for approval to home educate and the subjects required at each year level.

Year levels
Transition to Year 12
Format
Government information page
States
NT
Curriculum
Programs must meet ACARA's Australian Curriculum requirements; the parent may write one or buy one. Approval lasts one school year and is renewed yearly.
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
Office of the Education Registrar, home education registration

The Tasmanian body that registers home education, with pages on applying, program templates and the standards used.

Year levels
Compulsory school age, from 5 years old at 1 January (the preparatory year)
Format
Government information page
States
TAS
Curriculum
Programs are assessed against the registrar's own standards
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Parliamentary Education Office

Free civics resources, virtual programs and webinars about the Australian Parliament and Constitution.

Year levels
Years 3 to 10, plus senior secondary
Format
Mixed (self paced online, virtual programs and webinars, printed materials, in person programs at Parliament House)
States
All
Curriculum
Aligned to Australian Curriculum v9.0 Civics and Citizenship
Price
Resources, teacher packs, self paced courses and webinars are free; cost of virtual programs not stated Price page
Free option
Core resources are free
Offers
Books and resources, Activities and social, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Queensland Home Education, reporting

The Queensland Department of Education page on the yearly home education report: timing, contents and how to submit.

Year levels
Children registered for home education in Queensland
Format
Government information page
States
QLD
Curriculum
Not applicable
Price
Free (no cost mentioned)
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
SA Government, home education

The South Australian Government page on applying to home educate during the compulsory school years.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 17
Format
Government information page
States
SA
Curriculum
The education program must meet the goals of the Australian Curriculum or similar.
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
Scootle

A national portal of digital teaching resources, browsable by the Australian Curriculum, with student learning paths.

Year levels
Not stated on its website
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Resources can be browsed by the Australian Curriculum.
Price
Not stated on its website
Free option
Teacher registration uses an education email address; the ACT Government offers registered ACT home educators access
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
SPELD NSW, spelling and writing programs at home

A not for profit's page listing programs, apps and games for children who find spelling and writing hard.

Year levels
Listed programs span ages 5 and up
Format
Self paced online (a list pointing to other programs)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Free to read; listed programs vary, some paid with free trials and some free. A members' hub needs SPELD NSW membership (fee not stated on its website).
Free option
Page free to read
Offers
Books and resources, Tutoring, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Teach Your Monster to Read

A phonics game in three stages, from letter sounds to reading short books, run by a UK charity.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (web game plus iOS, Android and Amazon apps)
States
UK charity; says children around the world use it
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Web version free on all devices; app price not stated
Free option
Free web version
Offers
Books and resources, Activities and social
Website
Trove

The National Library of Australia's free search across digitised newspapers, maps, books, pictures, recordings and archived websites.

Year levels
Not stated (general public)
Format
Self paced online
States
All
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Free
Free option
Free to use
Offers
Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Victorian Curriculum F to 10

The VCAA's curriculum site for Foundation to Level 10, with a link to the revised Version 2.0 site.

Year levels
Foundation to Level 10 and 10A, plus Towards Foundation Levels A to D
Format
Self paced online (reference website)
States
VIC
Curriculum
Is the Victorian Curriculum; says it incorporates the Australian Curriculum with Victorian priorities.
Price
Not stated (no charge shown)
Free option
Open to read without an account
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
VRQA, home education

The Victorian regulator's page on registering for home education, the learning plan and the eight learning areas.

Year levels
Ages 6 to 17
Format
Government information page
States
VIC
Curriculum
Refers to eight learning areas home education must cover.
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
WA Department of Education, home education

The WA Department of Education page on registering to home educate, the program, moderator meetings and department programs.

Year levels
Compulsory years of schooling (ages not given on this page)
Format
Government information page
States
WA
Curriculum
Not stated on its website
Price
Free (no fee shown)
Free option
Not applicable
Offers
Registration help, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Western Australian Curriculum, K to 10 outline

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority's site for the Western Australian Curriculum, with learning areas and guidelines.

Year levels
Kindergarten to Year 10
Format
Self paced online (reference website)
States
WA
Curriculum
Is the Western Australian Curriculum.
Price
Not stated (no charge shown)
Free option
Open to read without an account
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
Planning, registration and record keeping helpHelp writing a learning plan, registering and keeping records.17 providers

Services, templates and apps help you write a learning plan, register, report and keep records. Registration needs a learning plan, not a purchased program.

In Queensland, registering is free, so paid help is optional. Plan requirements differ by state, so a template for one state may not fit another.

Cost: Free to about $950 a year, and up · Suits: New families facing registration paperwork

Pros

  • Paid help turns your state's requirements into documents, which families new to registration value.

Cons

  • Paid help can cost money for what free templates and volunteers also provide.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Access Learning AustraliaNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumF to Y10Self paced onlineFree, or from $5 per month
Always Learning BooksAustralian CurriculumF to Y10Self paced online$18 per plan
BarefootChildNot statedSelf paced onlineItems priced individually
BeyondWallsNot statedSelf paced onlineFree, or $8 per child a month
Busy Books AustraliaAustralian CurriculumFoundationPrintedFree (Foundation)
Design Your HomeschoolChristian friendlyAustralian CurriculumY1 to Y10Self paced onlineFree templates
Euka (Registration Service and Premium Reporting)F to Y12Self paced onlineNot stated
FeatherTrailNot statedSelf paced onlineFree; Pro $5 per month
Happy Days HomeschoolingAustralian CurriculumNot statedMixedPlan $100 to $150
HomeroomNot statedSelf paced onlineFrom $10 per month
Homeschool AUNeurodivergent supportAustralian CurriculumAges 5 to 13Self paced online$99 per term
Homeschool PandaNot statedSelf paced onlineFree, or from US$5 per month
LiberNot statedSelf paced onlineFree, or $9 per month
My HomeschoolAustralian CurriculumF to Y10MixedOn enquiry
Simply HomeschoolAustralian CurriculumAges 6 to 17Self paced onlineFrom $45.95 per month
The Educating ParentNot statedMixedFree guides; plans $18 each
WonderLogAustralian CurriculumNot statedSelf paced onlineFree, or $12 per month

Details for each provider

Access Learning Australia

A web platform that drafts daily learning plans, collects evidence and drafts state based home education reports.

Year levels
Foundation to Year 10, plus early years
Format
Self paced online (web platform)
States
All
Curriculum
Says it covers all eight learning areas and Australian Curriculum version 9.0 content descriptions, the EYLF and each state's home education framework
Price
Free plan A$0; Essentials A$5 per month for 1 child; Premium A$29 per month for 1 child; Family A$49 per month for up to 5 children; GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free tier (no card required)
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Always Learning Books

Sells ready made learning plans by year level for a home education registration, plus planners and guides.

Year levels
Plans sold per year level; planner covers Foundation to Year 10
Format
Self paced online (PDF e-books to print)
States
All (Australian business)
Curriculum
Says plans cover the eight Australian Curriculum learning areas and the planner is aligned to Australian Curriculum version 9
Price
$18 per learning plan; planner, diary and report $10 per year level; currency not named; GST not stated Price page
Free option
Free resource directory and a free literature unit study
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
BarefootChild

An Australian site with registration guidance for each state and territory, and a shop of nature based printables and planners.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (information pages and digital products)
States
All (guidance and links for every state and territory)
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Items priced individually in AUD (for example a 2026 teaching planner $16.99); whole store membership price not stated
Free option
Free registration guidance and some free printables
Offers
Books and resources, Activities and social
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
BeyondWalls

A web dashboard for parents and a children's app for planning learning, logging activities and producing reports.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (parent web dashboard, children's app on iOS and Android)
States
All (says requirements differ by state and territory)
Curriculum
Suggests learning outcomes and tracks curriculum outcomes; no curriculum or state syllabus named
Price
Free plan; Premium A$8 per child per month; GST not stated
Free option
Free tier (up to 2 children, 5 activities a month)
Offers
Full curriculum
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Busy Books Australia

Editable homeschool plan and report templates listing Australian Curriculum outcomes for a year level.

Year levels
Foundation (this page)
Format
Printed or boxed (digital editable template to print)
States
Says it suits all states except NSW and WA, which have their own curricula
Curriculum
Lists Australian Curriculum version 9 outcomes.
Price
Foundation template free; prices for other year levels not stated
Free option
Foundation template free
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Design Your Homeschool

Pages on NSW home schooling registration, with free program of study templates by Stage and planners for sale.

Year levels
Stages 1 to 5 (templates)
Format
Self paced online (information pages and editable documents)
States
NSW
Curriculum
Templates are built around NESA syllabus objectives; the site says they are a suggestion, not an official program.
Price
Registration templates free; planners sold separately, price not stated on its website
Free option
Free templates and information pages
Offers
Books and resources
Tags
Christian friendly, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Euka (Registration Service and Premium Reporting)

Paid add ons to the Euka program that prepare Queensland registration documents and help build the yearly report.

Year levels
Prep to Year 12
Format
Self paced online (the family lodges the documents)
States
QLD (this page)
Curriculum
Says documents are formatted to Queensland Home Education requirements.
Price
Not stated on its website; add ons need a full year enrolment (four terms) and are bought per child
Free option
Free templates, including scope and sequence documents, for families preparing their own
Offers
Full curriculum, Registration help
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
FeatherTrail

A web platform for logging learning against curriculum outcomes, planning lessons and producing registration reports.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (web, works on phones and tablets)
States
All (says it supports Australian states and territories)
Curriculum
Says it loads the curriculum for the child's state and year level.
Price
Free plan for one child; Pro $5 per month or $50 per year; GST not stated
Free option
Free plan; 14 day free trial of Pro
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Happy Days Homeschooling

A business for Australian families that writes registration learning plans, offers consults and sells curriculum PDFs and unit studies.

Year levels
Not stated for learning plans (curriculum products listed for Years 3 to 12)
Format
Mixed (PDF learning plans and consults booked online)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Says its curriculum aligns with the Australian Curriculum version 9.
Price
Learning plan $100 for members, $150 for non members, currency not stated; consult price not stated Price page
Free option
Free resources by email sign up
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Homeroom

An Australian web platform for tutors, music teachers and homeschool families, with planning, progress tracking and state registration checklists.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (web)
States
Not stated
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Solo $10 per month (AUD); Business $99 per month; Enterprise $149 per month
Free option
14 day free trial
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool AU

Plans your term and week, finds or makes resources or takes your own, and gives your child a game-like world with an AI tutor to work through them.

Year levels
Ages 5 to 13
Format
Self paced online (plan, worksheets, videos and learning sets on the child's screen)
States
All
Curriculum
Says plans are written to the Australian Curriculum version 9 and state curricula are coming; a registration check against state requirements is marked not built yet
Price
Free until mid October 2026, then $99 per term
Free option
Free until mid October 2026; five founding family places free for two years after charging starts; free articles, a free worksheet generator and free digital worksheets
Offers
Full curriculum, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Homeschool Panda

An online lesson planner and record keeper with a calendar, book tracker, portfolio and student portal.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (web, iOS and Android apps)
States
Serves families worldwide; says it has users in 113 countries
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Panda Connect free; Homeschooler Essentials US$5 per month; Homeschooler Pro US$8 per month Price page
Free option
Free tier (Panda Connect) and 30 day trial of paid plans
Offers
Full curriculum
Website
Liber

An online journal where parents record short learning moments and export a learning record for registration.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (web app)
States
All; says it is for families in Australia and New Zealand and that requirements differ between states
Curriculum
No curriculum required; moments can be sorted by a state's learning areas or custom categories
Price
Free plan (20 moments per month); Liber Plus A$9.00 per month or A$90.00 per year; GST not stated
Free option
Free tier (no card needed)
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
My Homeschool

Record keeping guidance and pre filled end of term report documents supplied with the My Homeschool curriculum.

Year levels
Primary to Year 10
Format
Mixed (Word documents and planning templates with the curriculum)
States
All (the page covers Australia and several other countries)
Curriculum
Mentions the Australian Curriculum and the NESA syllabus.
Price
Not stated (on enquiry)
Free option
Lesson samples and a prospectus on sign up
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Simply Homeschool

A membership with learning pathways and planning tools, plus registration guidance and optional paid registration documents.

Year levels
Compulsory school age (generally 6 to 17, or until Year 10)
Format
Self paced online
States
NSW (this page); a separate page covers VIC
Curriculum
Says programs should cover all required NSW learning areas.
Price
Standard $45.95 per month or $419.95 per year; Premium Single $71.95 per month or $719.95 per year; Premium Family $99.95 per month or $944.95 per year; GST not stated; registration documents priced separately, amount not stated Price page
Free option
Free Mini Membership with sample lessons
Offers
Subject program, Books and resources, Registration help
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
The Educating Parent

An Australian site with state registration guides, articles, directories, planners and paid year level learning plans.

Year levels
Learning plans by year level; only Year 7 named on its website
Format
Mixed (free online articles and guides; paid learning plans and planners sold through Always Learning Books)
States
All (registration guides for every state and territory)
Curriculum
Says its learning plans are curriculum aligned; does not name the Australian Curriculum or a state syllabus
Price
$18 per year level learning plan; currency and GST not stated
Free option
Free articles, registration guides and directories
Offers
Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
WonderLog

A browser app that records everyday learning moments and turns them into organised learning records and reports.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Self paced online (browser app that can be added to a phone home screen)
States
All (based in Queensland)
Curriculum
Core plan maps records to the Australian Curriculum
Price
Growth plan A$0 (up to 2 children, 20 moments); Core A$12 per month or A$115 per year; GST not stated
Free option
Free tier (Growth plan)
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
Home education associationsState and national bodies that support home educators.6 providers

These are not for profit state and national bodies that support and speak up for home educators. Some help and discounts come with a paid membership.

Cost: About $15 to $200 a year · Suits: Families wanting advice and a local network

Pros

  • Associations give advice on registration and reviews, often with a phone or email helpline.
  • They keep free lists of resources across subjects.

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Christian Home Education Canberra (CHEC)Christian friendlyNot statedIn person$20 to $50 per year
HEWA Home Education WA (formerly HBLN)Neurodivergent supportNot statedMixedOn enquiry
Home Education Association, Inc (HEA)Not statedMixedFrom $79 per year
Home Education Network (HEN)Neurodivergent supportNot statedMixed$25 to $45 per year
Home Education QLD Inc (HEQ Inc)Neurodivergent supportNot statedMixed$15 per year
ICPA (Isolated Children's Parents' Association)Early years to Y12See detailsNot stated

Details for each provider

Christian Home Education Canberra (CHEC)

A volunteer run Christian support network for home educating families in the ACT and nearby areas.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
In person (meetings), with a members' area on its website
States
ACT and surrounding NSW, within 200 km of Canberra for full members
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
New members $50 per year (pro rata $40 in the third quarter, $30 in the fourth); continuing members $40 per year; associate members $20 per year; GST not stated Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Christian friendly, Made for Australia
Website
HEWA Home Education WA (formerly HBLN)

A volunteer run not for profit in Western Australia offering information, parent workshops, classes, events and resource lists.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (in person workshops, classes and events; online resource directory and groups list)
States
WA
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated; the join page offers full and affiliate membership, with prices shown only in the payment system Price page
Free option
Public resource directory and online groups list
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Home Education Association, Inc (HEA)

A national not for profit association for home educators, with a helpline, registration support, advocacy, forums and a groups list.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (phone and email support, online forums, webinars and a video library, state pages)
States
All (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA)
Curriculum
Not stated (offers state registration support rather than a curriculum)
Price
12 months $79; 12 months with a $10 donation $89; 12 months with WorldBook $99; 24 months $125; 12 months with Cool.org and WorldBook $199; each includes a $10 non refundable admin fee; GST not stated Price page
Free option
The home page describes its weekday helpline as free; state registration support is listed as a free member resource
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Home Education Network (HEN)

A Victorian home education network with registration and learning plan guidance, the Otherways magazine, events and a public groups list.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (magazine digital or print, online and in person events and webinars, groups list)
States
VIC mainly; its groups list also covers other states
Curriculum
Guidance on Victorian registration and learning plans; no curriculum sold
Price
Digital member $25 per year; hardcopy member $45 per year (print posted to Australian addresses only); one household per membership; GST not stated Price page
Free option
None stated for membership; the groups list is public
Offers
Books and resources, Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
Home Education QLD Inc (HEQ Inc)

A Queensland not for profit charity helping home educators with registration, planning and reporting, webinars and events.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Mixed (online webinars and member community, events)
States
QLD; members welcome from across Australia
Curriculum
Public guidance, templates and sample plans for Queensland registration and reporting; no curriculum sold
Price
$15 per year per family (12 months from joining); GST not stated Price page
Free option
Registration guidance, templates and sample plans on the public site
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Neurodivergent support, Made for Australia
Website
ICPA (Isolated Children's Parents' Association)

A voluntary not for profit parent body advocating for the education of geographically isolated children, including distance education.

Year levels
Early childhood to Year 12 (distance education portfolio)
Format
Advocacy body with state branches, a magazine and a federal conference; not a teaching service
States
Branches in NSW, QLD, TAS, SA, WA and NT
Curriculum
Not stated
Price
Not stated; members join a branch online and no fee is shown Price page
Free option
None stated
Offers
Advice and community
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Groups, co-ops and activitiesLocal groups, co-ops and daytime activities for home educated children.8 kinds

Local groups, co-ops and daytime classes run for home educated children. They are described here by kind, not by group, because they depend on families living nearby.

Cost: Varies · Suits: Social contact and shared teaching

Pros

  • Local groups give children regular social contact and give parents support.
  • In a co-op, parents take turns to teach, which spreads the load and widens the subjects.
  • Daytime sport, arts and workshop classes run for home educated children.

Cons

  • Where no group meets nearby, you may have to start one.
  • Running or joining a co-op takes planning and scheduling work.
Local and regional groups
Families meet for park days, outings and excursions. Most are free and run by parents.Home Education Association local groupsHome Education Network groups list
Co-ops
Families share the teaching of timetabled classes, often by term and often for a fee.Home Education Network groups list
Faith based groups
Groups built around a shared faith.Home Education Network groups listHome Education WA online groups
Groups built around an approach
Groups for families following one approach, such as unschooling or Charlotte Mason.Home Education WA online groups
Interest groups
Robotics, drama, music, debating, sport, chess and nature groups.Home Education Network groups list
Teen groups
Groups and online communities for home educated teenagers.Home Education Network groups listHome Education WA online groups
Groups for particular needs
Groups for gifted children, neurodivergent children and children with additional needs.Home Education Network groups listHome Education WA online groups
Daytime classes and activities
Sport, swimming, music, art, drama and STEM classes in school hours, and museum, zoo and library programs that take home educating groups. Book through each venue.
Senior years and university pathwaysRoutes to Year 11 and 12, TAFE and university.14 providers

These are routes to Year 11 and 12 study, TAFE and university for a teenager educated at home. Each provider below sets its own entry rules and costs.

Cost: Varies by course, up to about $2,200 a subject · Suits: Teenagers planning study after home education

Providers, A to Z

ProviderYearsFormatPrice
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)From 15, by applicationMixedNot stated
Charles Darwin University TAFE (VET)Not statedNot statedVaries by course
HSC by self-tuition (NSW)Australian CurriculumY11 to Y12See detailsNot stated
North Metropolitan TAFEUnder 18 with consentMixedCapped $400 to $1,200 a year
Open Universities AustraliaFrom age 13Online$0 to $2,175 per subject
QCE learning account for home educated students (QCAA)Senior yearsSee detailsNot stated
Smart and Skilled for home schooled students (NSW)From age 15See detailsVaries by course
South Metropolitan TAFEUnder 18 with consentMixedVaries by course
STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test)No age statedOnline$225 to $240 per test
TAFE NSWAustralian CurriculumHome schooled students eligibleMixedVaries by course
TAFE QueenslandUnder 18 with extra entry stepsMixedVaries by course
TAFE SAFrom 16MixedVaries by course
TAFE Victoria (the Victorian TAFE network)Not statedNot statedVaries by course
TasTAFEFrom 16Not statedNot stated

Details for each provider

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

The ACT's public vocational training institute, with nationally recognised courses, apprenticeships and short courses.

Year levels
Adult education provider. 15 and 16 year olds may apply for admission, which a panel decides
Format
Mixed (campus, with some courses fully or partly online)
States
ACT
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training
Price
Not stated
Free option
Fee free short courses for Canberrans over 17 who have left school; some apprenticeships and traineeships fee free
Website
Charles Darwin University TAFE (VET)

The Northern Territory university's TAFE arm, running over 100 vocational courses across 22 study areas.

Year levels
Certificates, diplomas and short courses; minimum age not stated
Format
Not stated beyond hands on training
States
NT
Curriculum
Nationally recognised vocational training
Price
Not stated as a single figure
Free option
Fee free TAFE courses listed
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
HSC by self-tuition (NSW)

A NSW route where a home schooled student sits HSC exams by self-tuition for a Results Notice, not an HSC.

Year levels
Year 11 and 12 level
Format
Self study, with HSC exams
States
NSW
Curriculum
NESA HSC courses; the Results Notice can be used to calculate an ATAR
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Tags
Australian Curriculum
Website
North Metropolitan TAFE

A Western Australian public TAFE across 18 industry areas, with qualifications, short courses and university pathways.

Year levels
Minimum age not stated; under 18s need a parent or guardian to complete a consent and school aged declaration for each enrolment, which replaces the Department of Education's Notice of Arrangements
Format
Mixed (on campus and online)
States
WA
Curriculum
Nationally recognised vocational training
Price
Low fee courses have an annual fee cap of $400 for jobseekers, people up to 25 and concession holders, and $1,200 for others Price page
Free option
Fee free courses in priority industries and free job ready skill sets, eligibility applies (same page)
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
Open Universities Australia

A not for profit enrolling students in online subjects and degrees from partner Australian universities.

Year levels
13 or over with a parent or guardian's consent; partner universities open to a student rise with age, from three at 13 and 14 to all at 18; some assess younger students first
Format
Online
States
All
Curriculum
University undergraduate and postgraduate subjects
Price
Varies by subject and funding cluster; 2026 student contributions for Commonwealth supported subjects range from $0 to $2,175 per subject; HELP loans can defer fees Price page
Free option
Not stated (its advice service is free)
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
QCE learning account for home educated students (QCAA)

A QCAA account recording senior results toward the QCE, openable by the department for registered home educated students.

Year levels
Not stated
Format
Record of learning; students view it in the myQCE Student Portal
States
QLD
Curriculum
Queensland Certificate of Education
Price
Not stated
Free option
Not stated
Website
Smart and Skilled for home schooled students (NSW)

NSW Government subsidised vocational training open to registered home schooled students, who pay a student fee.

Year levels
15 or older, registered for home schooling in NSW, living or working in NSW, with a Unique Student Identifier
Format
Through approved training providers
States
NSW
Curriculum
Nationally recognised vocational qualifications
Price
Student fee varies by course (estimated in the Skills Compare tool)
Free option
Fee free scholarships for courses up to Certificate IV in set circumstances; fee exemptions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students meeting disability criteria
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
South Metropolitan TAFE

A Western Australian public TAFE with full and part time courses, short courses, apprenticeships and higher education pathways.

Year levels
Minimum age not stated; under 18s need parental consent and health information at enrolment, which replaces the Department of Education's Notice of Arrangements
Format
Mixed (full time, part time, short courses, apprenticeships)
States
WA
Curriculum
Nationally recognised vocational training
Price
Not stated as a single figure; low fee courses listed, eligibility and other fees may apply
Free option
Fee free courses for eligible students
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test)

An ACER admissions test of reasoning and written English that many Australian universities accept.

Year levels
No age or Year 12 requirement stated
Format
Online (remote proctored, from any suitable location)
States
All; metropolitan Perth candidates register through TISC, regional WA may sit online
Curriculum
Not applicable (admissions test)
Price
Multiple Choice $240, rising to $250 from 1 January 2027; Written English $225, rising to $230 from 1 January 2027; no concessions or instalments
Free option
Practice materials referred to; whether free is not stated
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
TAFE NSW

The NSW public TAFE, with campus and online courses and a TAFE Statement in HSC Studies.

Year levels
A home schooled student can do a TAFE NSW course that contributes to their program of study, with subsidies for selected courses. Early school leavers under 17 without a ROSA need a written school recommendation for the Certificate II in Further Study Skills
Format
Mixed (campus, online and on demand)
States
NSW
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training; HSC through the TAFE Statement in HSC Studies
Price
Not stated as a single figure; Smart and Skilled, fee free training, scholarships, concessions, VET Student Loans and FEE-HELP described Price page
Free option
Fee free training for eligible students (fees page)
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Australian Curriculum, Made for Australia
Website
TAFE Queensland

Queensland's public TAFE, with 400 plus courses, a Year 11 and 12 Senior College, and university pathways.

Year levels
Under 18s must meet further entry requirements before starting (TAFE at School students excepted); Year 12 or equivalent is suggested for diplomas and higher education
Format
Mixed (on campus at 60 plus locations, online, virtual classrooms, apprenticeships)
States
QLD
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training and degrees; Year 11 and 12 at its Senior College, Alexandra Hills campus
Price
Not stated as a single figure
Free option
Fee-Free TAFE places for eligible Queenslanders 15 or older and no longer in school, limited
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
TAFE SA

South Australia's public TAFE, with qualifications, short courses, apprenticeships, degrees and VET for secondary students.

Year levels
16 or older and not enrolled in school; under 16s may apply through SATAC with parent or guardian consent
Format
Mixed (campus, online and regional)
States
SA
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training
Price
Not stated as a single figure
Free option
Fee Free TAFE courses, tuition only
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
TAFE Victoria (the Victorian TAFE network)

The Victorian Government's network of public TAFEs, with over 90 campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Year levels
Not stated on its website
Format
Not stated on its website
States
VIC
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training, from short courses to Advanced Diplomas
Price
Not stated as a single figure
Free option
Free TAFE covers tuition only for 80 qualifications and short courses; open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens training in Victoria
Offers
School enrolment
Tags
Made for Australia
Website
TasTAFE

Tasmania's public TAFE, offering qualifications, short courses, skill sets and apprenticeships.

Year levels
16 or older, with exceptions for apprentices and trainees and for students approved by TasTAFE and their college or school
Format
Not stated
States
TAS
Curriculum
Nationally recognised training
Price
Not stated
Free option
Fee Free TAFE places in 2026 for eligible Tasmanians, tuition only, places limited; people still in school up to Year 12 are not eligible
Website

Common questions

Do I need to buy a curriculum to homeschool in Australia?

No. Registration needs a learning plan, not a purchased program. Many families mix programs or change one rather than follow a single package.

Is distance education the same as homeschooling?

No. With distance education your child is enrolled in a school, so you do not register as a home educator. Each state sets its own entry rules, and most take only children in set categories.

Is there government funding for homeschooling?

There is no national payment for home educating. Queensland pays eligible registered families a Back to School Boost and a Textbook and Resource Allowance from 2026, and the ACT has an equity fund for low income families. The federal isolated children allowance is for children who study by distance education, board away from home or live in a second home, and meet its isolation, disability or access rules.

What should I check before hiring a tutor?

Ask for a current Working With Children Check issued in your state. Experience varies widely, and a strong student is not the same as a trained teacher.

Where can I find free homeschool resources?

The national and state curriculum documents are free to read, and state education departments list free collections you can use at home. Public libraries lend books, ebooks and audiobooks, and home education associations keep free resource lists.

How this page was made

Each provider's details come from its own website, read on 22 September 2026. Prices and details change, so check with the provider before you pay. Where a provider does not publish something, the page says "Not stated". A tag shows only where the provider's own site says it. Christian friendly means the site says it is Christian or offers Christian material; no tag means the site did not say, not that it is not. Pros and cons are drawn from what Australian homeschooling families report online, and describe the type, not any one provider.

A provider is listed if it serves Australian families, publishes what it offers, and was operating on that date. If you run a service that is missing or described wrongly, tell us on the contact page with a link to the page that shows the change, and we will update it.