New schools
What information must I provide to establish a non-government school?
A proposed new individual non-government school must provide information to demonstrate that the proposed school has the capacity to comply with all registration requirements. The requirements for initial registration, which is provisional, are detailed in Section 4 of the Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual and Section 6 of the Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual. They relate to:
- legal entity
- staff
- curriculum
- premises and buildings
- facilities
- safe and supportive environment
- discipline
- attendance
- management and operation of the school
- educational and financial reporting
- boarding facilities, if applicable
What do I need to do if I want students to eligible for the Record of School Achievement?
A proposed new non-government school seeking accreditation in addition to registration must provide information to demonstrate that the proposed school has the capacity to comply with all accreditation requirements. The requirements for provisional accreditation are detailed in Section 6 of the Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual and Section 8 of the Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual. They relate to:
- Record of School Achievement
- Higher School Certificate
- quality of the education program.
How do I start an individual non-government school?
An application must be made not later than 31 March in the year preceding the year in which the proposed proprietor intends to commence operating.
How much documentation does NESA require for registering a proposed new individual non-government school?
Application for initial registration/accreditation of a proposed new non-government school details all the required information.