Homeschooling is On the Rise in Australia. Who is Doing It and Why?

9-year-old student reads a book at home. Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images

Rebecca English

This is the first article in our four-part series on homeschooling in Australia. The series will answer common questions including whether homeschooled children have enough opportunities for socialisation, and how their outcomes compare with children who attend formal schooling.