Homeschool Adelaide · South Australia
Homeschooling in Adelaide
9 local places and programs we've checked for homeschool families in Adelaide — museums, libraries, nature programs, excursions and local groups. Programs, dates and prices change, so check each provider's site before you plan a visit.
New to homeschooling in South Australia? Start with our guide to the rules, browse the full Australia resource directory, or read about finding groups and co-ops.
Reading activities
- Free + paid optionsAll ages
City of Adelaide libraries
Three free-to-join council libraries with Family Storytime during term, free events and school holiday activities, and a Music Toy Library for children up to five (separate annual fee). A parent or guardian registers children.
Visit cityofadelaide.com.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
State Library of South Australia
The state library on North Terrace, with free access to digital collections, research tools and South Australian history resources, plus an early years education program. Check the site for current programs.
Visit slsa.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Arts and crafts
- FreeAll ages
Art Gallery of South Australia ongoing programs
Regular programs at the gallery on North Terrace, including The Studio activity space for children and families, Start at the Gallery family days, programs for teens and free daily collection tours. Check the site for current dates.
Visit agsa.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
- PaidAges 5–18
History Trust of South Australia homeschool visits
Self-guided visits for homeschool families to History Trust museums such as the South Australian Maritime Museum. Families book ahead, show evidence of home education approval and keep at least one adult for every four students; check the site for current details.
Visit education.history.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–16
South Australian Maritime Museum self-guided trails
Trail booklets and a learning guide for self-guided visits to the Maritime Museum at Port Adelaide, written for teachers to use with students during a visit.
Visit maritime.history.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 3–18
Adelaide Zoo education bookings (Zoos SA)
Booking requests for educator-led sessions and student-rate visits at Adelaide Zoo. Educator-led sessions are based on a minimum group size, so a home-education group may need to combine families; ask Zoos SA about eligibility and check the site for current prices.
Visit zoossa.com.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
- PaidAges 4–18
Botanic Gardens of South Australia schools education
Curriculum-aligned learning experiences at Adelaide Botanic Garden, with further programs at Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens, plus a school holiday program for ages 5–13. Programs are written for schools, so ask whether a home-education group can book.
Visit botanicgardens.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 2–18
Cleland Wildlife Park learning programs
Education-officer-led programs in the Adelaide Hills on environment, biodiversity and conservation, aligned with the Australian Curriculum. The park also runs a preschool program, school holiday activities and a Junior Conservation Club for ages 8–14; check the site for current dates and prices.
Visit clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Parent support communities
- Free + paid optionsAll ages
Home Education Australia: South Australia
Home Education Australia's page for South Australian families, covering how home education registration works in the state and how to connect with the national association's support.
Visit hea.edu.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How homeschooling works in Adelaide
In South Australia, home education is approved by the Department for Education as an exemption from school enrolment and attendance. Families submit an application with a learning plan, and a home education officer visits before a decision is made. Approvals are usually reviewed every 12 months.
Homeschooling in Adelaide: common questions
Is homeschooling legal in Adelaide?
Yes. In South Australia, home education is approved by the Department for Education as an exemption from school enrolment and attendance. Families submit an application with a learning plan, and a home education officer visits before a decision is made. Approvals are usually reviewed every 12 months.
Where can homeschoolers go for excursions in Adelaide?
Options we've checked include History Trust of South Australia homeschool visits, South Australian Maritime Museum self-guided trails and Adelaide Zoo education bookings (Zoos SA). Many programs are designed for school groups, so ask whether homeschool families or groups can book, and check current dates and prices.
Do libraries in Adelaide help homeschoolers?
Libraries we've listed for Adelaide include City of Adelaide libraries and State Library of South Australia. Check each library's site for membership, programs and online learning resources that homeschool families can use.
Can I get homeschool tutoring in Adelaide?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide explains when it helps and what to ask. Success Tutoring runs learning centres around Australia — check successtutoring.com for a centre near Adelaide.
Extra help in Adelaide
If your child needs support in a particular subject, our homeschool tutoring guide explains when a tutor helps and what to ask before you sign up.