Which documents need translating to enrol a child in an Australian school?

In-depth Answer

School enrolment is run by state education authorities rather than the federal government, so forms and document lists vary by state.

The common threads are these: the school must confirm the student's identity and age, hence a translated birth certificate; it must place the child at the right year level, hence reports or a leaving certificate from the previous school; it must meet state public health requirements, hence an immunisation record, usually translated so it can be mapped onto the Australian schedule; and it needs to know who holds parental responsibility for contact and consent, hence custody documents in some cases.

The practical tip is to request the document list from the school or state authority in writing first, then order translations against that list so nothing is translated needlessly.

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