DivingMissDaisy

Hi, we've just started the process to move to Melbourne. Our oldest will be 4 next year and I'm wondering what age they start school in Australia? The reason I ask is that in Scotland you start when you're 5 and it's 4 in England.

Thanks

Audrey

Pootle

Hello,
They start school in the Jan if they turn 5 before 30th April of that year. However, in reality, those that are due to turn 5 between Jan - April may well be 'held back' by the parents and start the following year as they like to start them at school a bit older. My son turned 5 in May and will start prep next Jan. There are kinder programmes run for 4 year olds which are usually around 11 hours per week, or there are also private day nurseries.

Good luck!

DivingMissDaisy

Thanks Pootle, that's great. We're hoping to move next year and I would want her to settle first before sending her off to school.

Margaret3

both my kids started school at 4 in scotland, it depends when there birthdays fall