I don’t believe it’s correct that the law requires schooling. If the law does not require residency for minors to apply on the basis of their parent’s citizenship, how can schooling be a requirement? What the law says (and this is mine and others lawyers’ interpretation) is that schooling provides an automatic connection. In the absence of schooling as a connection, other connections are needed. These can include - 5 years residency, language, family home in PT, trips, other connections to the local community etc.
I’ve checked back to look at my discussion with my lawyer on the language requirement for minors. He said it’s not needed until 17 years old.