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Prep

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​​Prep is the first year of school and provides the foundation for your child's education.

Get a glimpse of life in Prep at Coomera Rivers State School!

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, 8.30 - 2.30pm.

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.

Child born 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015Prep
Year 1Year 2
Year 3
Year 4​
Year 5
1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016Year 1Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017

Year 1Year 2
Year 3
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018
Year 1Year 2
1 July 2018​ to 30 June 2019

Year 1

Legislative provision for early entry to the Prep year

If you are moving to Queensland from another state or country, it may be possible to enrol your child in the Prep year if the Principal in a non-state school or the Principal’s supervisor for a state school is satisfied that the child:

  • had started education in another state or country that is equivalent to the Prep year
  • is ready for education in the Prep year, having regard to the child’s attributes including aptitude and ability, social and emotional competence, and physical development.

If your child meets both criteria, you could apply for early entry to the Prep year.

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Last reviewed 13 January 2024
Last updated 13 January 2024