Expats moving to Adelaide can take comfort in the fact that public schools in the city of are of a high quality and the city has private school options as well.

Public schools in Adelaide

Expats who are permanent residents of Australia can enrol their children into Adelaide’s free public education system. Students attend public schools within their designated school zone, which is determined by residential address. It can be difficult to change the public school a student goes to without physically moving to alter the address.

Public schools in South Australia differ slightly from the rest of the country. Prior to primary school children who turn five begin reception, akin to preschool, followed by year one and two. They only enrol in primary school in year 3. Children between the ages of six and fifteen are legally required to attend school.

Private schools in Australia

Private schools in Adelaide appeal to those interested in religious instruction, alternative teaching learning styles and to international students who are not permanent residents of Australia. There are scores of private schools to choose from with a very wide range of tuition fees.

Adelaide is an educational hub and adults wishing to further their studies or get new certifications or degrees can sign up for an assortment of programs in tertiary and adult education.