Enrolment is personal at Andale

Many students come to Andale with a specific learning difficulty. Other students have experienced social or learning challenges in a mainstream environment. We recognise how vulnerable and daunting these circumstances can be. Everybody is different. At Andale, we tailor each student’s transition to our school so that it is welcoming, supportive, and effective.  Please note: the average class size is eight students, so places are limited.  A waitlist is in place for Prep 2025 and Prep 2026.

The Process

• Initial contact is usually via a telephone call or email.
• The family will be invited to visit Andale School, to participate in a tour, meet with the Principal and learn more about school programs.
• The family will provide relevant information, including any clinical reports relating to the student.
• Andale School staff will conduct an initial screening, for example, reading the reports, meeting the child.
• For children already attending another educational setting, Andale School will contact the student’s current teacher or school principal. For the enrolment process to progress, prospective parents/carers must provide written permission for Andale School to speak to the current education provider and any professionals or clinicians.
• For children already attending another educational setting, one or more trial visits to Andale School will be arranged. During this time the child will spend time within a class.
• For students entering Prep, an Andale School staff member will arrange to observe the child in their current pre-school setting.
• If the school is satisfied that the enrolment criteria has been met, Andale School will make an enrolment offer.
• Prep students will participate in a Transition program.
• Enrolment offers are contingent on a successful trial (probationary) period, to be specified.