Guides

NZ home education guides.

Plain-English guides to the Section 38 exemption process. Written by parents who have been through it.

12 May 2026
How to apply for a home education exemption in NZ
A step-by-step guide to the Section 38 exemption process: what to write, how to submit, how long it takes, and what to do if the Ministry comes back with questions.
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12 May 2026
What the MoE actually looks for in a home education application
The Ministry's legal test explained word by word, what a strong application looks like, and the mistakes that trigger a follow-up letter.
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