1. Applying for an Exemption to Home School in New Zealand
Here are two very helpful links:
The first is a cut down version of the exemption application, showing you exactly which comments the Ministry of Education (MoE) expects you to reply to:
The second is a lengthy letter giving all kinds of tips on how to answer the comments:
https://hef.org.nz/2010/a-collection-of-exemption-tips-and-ideas/
I’d suggest reading those two, having a go at answering the questions, then giving Barbara a ring at (06) 357-4399 or emailing Barbara your phone number and she will ring you (email him at barbara@hef.org.nz).
It seems complicated at first, but it really isn’t that bad at all. We can talk you through it. All free of charge. That’s why we’re here.
Websites and blogs:
If you have a website or blog then please feel free to repost this on your website or blog and/or to link to these pages on your website or blog.
Also:
2. Applying for an Exemption to Educate at Home now an ebook
https://hef.org.nz/exemptions/applying-for-an-exemption-to-educate-at-home-now-an-ebook/
3. Applying for an Exemption to Educate at Home
https://hef.org.nz/exemptions/applying-for-an-exemption-to-educate-at-home/
4. Contact details for the MoE when applying for an exemption
https://hef.org.nz/exemptions/contact-details-for-the-moe-when-applying-for-an-exemption/
5. Web Links to help with filling out your exemption
https://hef.org.nz/exemptions/web-links-to-help-with-filling-out-your-exemption/
6. A Bit of Political Advice to Home Educators
https://hef.org.nz/2009/a-bit-of-political-advice-to-home-educators/