Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's education. It is compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep prior to Year 1. Prep is a full-time program in primary schools and has a defined curriculum. Children attend Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm.
Children must be 5 by 30 June in the year they enrol.
Use the
online calculator to see when your child can start Prep. Simply select your child's month and year of birth.