Expert: Mae Kowalke - 9/22/2009

Question
My family lives in Australia and I have been homeschooling my son for about 6 months and he will be completing year 1 this year. I have been looking at all of the curriculums online and am amazed at what is available. Can I choose a curriculum that is not in Australia?

Answer
My family lives in Australia and I have been homeschooling my son for about 6 months and he will be completing year 1 this year. I have been looking at all of the curriculums online and am amazed at what is available. Can I choose a curriculum that is not in Australia?


Hi, Carolyn. I want to start by apologizing for taking so long to answer your question. I started a new job last week, and I've been super busy.

I'm not familiar with homeschooling legal requirements in Australia, so I don't know if there are specifications you have to use a particular type of curriculum. I think your best bet is to get in touch with other homeschoolers in Australia and ask them for advice. Here are links to three places you can find Australian homeschool support group info.

1. http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Australia.htm

2. http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/Oz.html

3. http://www.homeedmag.com/groups/315/international-groups-and-organizations/

Good luck on your journey!

-Mae