The Temporary Residents Program provides advice and support for the enrolment of temporary residents in NSW government schools. The program accepts enrolment in primary school and high school from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Your child will have a rich and rewarding learning experience. NSW Government Schools is the largest education network in Australia with over 2,200 primary and high schools offering secure, safe and dynamic learning environments.
The Temporary Residents Program enrols school-aged children at any time during the school year.
Our school year consists of four terms
If your child speaks a language other than English as their first language, learning English is essential for success at school and further education, training and employment.
The New South Wales Department of Education provides English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support to develop English language competence so your child can fully participate in schooling and independently pursue further education and training. The department provides EAL/D support in primary schools, high schools, Intensive English Centres (IECs) and the Intensive English High School (IEHS). The availability of EAL/D support varies between schools, depending on the number of EAL/D students enrolled.
Visit our English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) fact sheet for more information.
These documents will assist school staff with the enrolment process for temporary resident students.