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The Manual for Registration of Non-Government Schools in the Australian Capital Territory  (3mb) provides guidance on compliance and registration procedures for prospective, current and expanding non-government schools in the ACT in accordance with the Education Act 2004. 

Registration

It is not lawful to operate a school, or to commence educating a child at any educational level unless the school is registered or provisionally registered to do so.

The Manual for Registration of Non-Government Schools in the Australian Capital Territory  (3.81mb) is to be read in conjunction with the Education Act 2004. 

Compliance

All schools have a legal obligation to comply with the Education Act 2004. Compliance is the legislated responsibility of schools, proprietors, principals and all staff.

Policies

The main legislation for the operation of non-government schools in the ACT is the Education Act 2004 which commenced on 1 January 2005.

Further Education and Training policies can be found on the Policies page.

Contact

For information (including application forms) relating to the development of new non-government schools or new campuses or year levels for existing non-government schools; or renewal of registration of existing non-government schools please contact:

Manager: Ph: (02) 6205 9301
Email: det.ngso@act.gov.au