Best time of year to move - schools and oz

[andysghost]

Hello everyone,

Looking for some opinions and advice really. Is there a "best" time of year to move School wise. We were originally thinking of relocating for the start of the Australian school year (January) but a few other things are making us think that it would be better for dds to finish year 4 and 2 and then relocate in the summer holidays (arriving in winter I know ) anyone with any experience who can offer any advice?

[justilou1]

I am an Aussie who lived in the Netherlands for 8.5 years and returned to OZ a year ago. I honestly don't think you need to enrol your kids in private schools. You DO need to do your research and find good public schools though. And generally you have to live in their catchment area. This is what we did when we returned and I couldn't be happier. (My kids are thriving here, btw.)