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Eligibility to enrol in a Victorian government school

To enrol in a Victorian government school, an applicant must:

  • be an Australian citizen, or a student with relevant specified visas or ImmicardExternal Link . Refer to: International Student Program (ISP)
  • meet the age eligibility requirements set out in these Guidelines (based on the requirements set out in the Education and Training Reform Act (2006) and Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Vic).

For information on school age requirements, including exceptions and exemptions, see the chapter in these guidelines on School age requirements.

Chapter in the Enrolment in a Victorian Government School Guidelines outlining the eligibility requirements for enrolling in a government school

Reviewed 08 February 2023

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