Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Education
The Australian school year is the reverse of the northern hemisphere’s. It runs from January to December, with four school terms. The longest holiday is midsummer, which runs over... read more
Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Children can attend pre-school or kindergarten until age five. These are all privately run, relatively expensive and come with long waiting lists. Prices vary in different areas, from as... read more
Primary & Secondary Schools
Primary Schools
In NSW, children must have turned five before July 31 in the year they start school, although there are exceptions for gifted and talented children. All children, by law,... read more
University & Higher Education
Australia comes 12th globally out of 36 countries ranked by population reaching degree level or higher. Some 28% of the population has managed this, just behind Ireland and ahead of the... read more
Special Needs Education
NSW has good facilities for children with special needs. Your first stop should be www.schools.nsw.edu.au. The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, see... read more
