Can my children attend public school in Australia or New Zealand?
Yes, your children are welcome in the public schools in Australia and New Zealand. Australia currently charges (AU$4,400 per year) for expatriate children to attend school – but in New Zealand they can attend for free. Most public schools in the larger cities of Australia and New Zealand are very competitive with British and North American schools. Many communities also have private schools that are reasonably priced. If your children will accompany you on your sabbatical, we’ll help with information about schooling in the area; we’ll even put you in touch with parents and school officials in order to help you make an informed choice about your children’s education.
