Foundation (Prep) 2027

Applications are open now for Foundation (Prep) in 2027. Children born on or before 30 April 2022 are eligible for entry to start school next year. 

If you require a place in Foundation (Prep) next year for your child, please submit their digital application on the VicStudents portal as soon as possible. A copy of the Department of Education process and timeline for Foundation (Prep) in 2027 and digital application instructions are provided below for your information; copies of these documents are available from the School Office. The Foundation (Prep) 2027 Information Guide for parents and carers is also provided for your reference. 

Demand for placement at EHPS continues to be high. If you will have two or more children enrolled at EHPS in 2027, you have priority for placement in Foundation (Prep) and we need to know these numbers as early as possible and not later than Friday 31 July so we can offer places in accordance with the placement criteria. 

Children born between 1 January 2022 and 30 April 2022 are eligible to commence school next year, however you may be considering delaying starting school until 2028 when they are 5 or 6 years old. As your child is eligible to commence primary school in 2027, we recommend that you submit their application by 31 July 2026. Consult and take advice over the coming months from kinder staff and if applicable, their treating doctor/specialist. If the decision is made to postpone starting school in the best interests of your child and a repeat 4 Year Old Kinder place for 2027 is secured, let us know as soon as this decision has been made to postpone so the place is withdrawn for the 2027 intake. 

Foundation (Prep) 2027 applications are due not later than Friday 31 July 2026.