QLD

Homeschooling is a legal and recognised education option in Queensland. Registration is managed by the Queensland Department of Education through Queensland Home Education (QHE) (formerly the Home Education Unit, HEU).

At Simply Homeschool, we support families through every step of the process—helping you understand the requirements, prepare your documentation, and homeschool with confidence from day one.

1. Check Your Eligibility

You can apply to register your child for home education in Queensland if:

• your child is aged 5½ years up to 31 December of the year they turn 18
• your child is not enrolled in a state or non‑state school
• you are the child’s parent or legal guardian and live in Queensland

2. Prepare Your Educational Program Summary

As part of your application, QHE requires a summary of your child’s educational program covering the next 12 months. This plan should reflect your child’s interests, needs, and learning goals and show how you will provide a high‑quality education at home.

You can:

• write your own education plan
• use optional QHE templates

• or use Simply Homeschool’s HEU‑aligned education planning support, including individualised registration documents and learning plans - both members and non-members can purchase a homeschool registration document from our resource shop.

If your plan is not ready when you apply, QHE allows you to upload a short placeholder document and submit your full education plan within 28 days.

3. Submit Your Online Application

Applications are submitted directly to QHE using their online registration form.
A separate application must be completed for each child.

You will need to upload:

• proof of your child’s age (typically a birth certificate)
• proof you are the parent or legal guardian
• your education program summary (or approved placeholder document)

Apply online here: Apply to Register for Home Education (QLD)

4. Withdraw Your Child from School (Same Day)

On the same day you submit your application, notify your child’s school in writing that they are being withdrawn to begin home education.

Important to know:

• you do not need permission from the school
• you are not required to show proof of registration
• you do not need to provide your education plan to the school
• you may begin homeschooling immediately

5. Meet Ongoing Registration Requirements

Once registered, you are responsible for:

• delivering your planned education program
• keeping records of learning
• submitting an annual progress report between the 9th and 10th month of registration, including learning samples

Provisional Registration (60‑Day Option)

If you need to take your child out of school urgently, you can apply for provisional registration. This is a short‑term registration that lasts 60 days and allows you to legally homeschool while you prepare your full application.

During this time:

• you don’t need an education plan
• you don’t need to submit a progress report

How it works:
You contact Queensland Home Education directly and provide basic details about you and your child, along with proof of age and parental responsibility (usually a birth certificate).

Once approved, you’ll receive an email—usually within 2 business days. The 60‑day period starts from the date of that email.

If you wish to continue homeschooling after the 60 days, you’ll need to submit a full registration application before the provisional period ends.

This option involves two applications, but it’s designed to support families who need to act quickly.