The timeline helps you to understand when and how to enrol your child in foundation at a victorian government school. This enrolment timeline is based on the enrolment policy in pal Resources in pal and the transition Positive start to school resource kit. You may wish to use this checklist to help keep track of the items you need to complete, where applicable, as you go through all the steps in this enrolment guide. The timeline includes key dates, activity descriptions and an overview of responsibilities to help schools plan for their foundation enrolments.
What is the new foundation (prep) enrolment timeline The new statewide foundation enrolment timeline will provide government primary schools with clear timeframes for enrolling students who will commence foundation in the 2024 school year. In victoria, the first year of primary school is called foundation or prep To start foundation (prep) in 2027, your child will need to turn 5 years old by 30 april 2027. Submit an enrolment application for foundation (prep) by friday 26 july 2024 You will be notified of the outcome of your application between monday 29 july and friday 9 august 2024
