Australian EducationSystem

Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos

Australian Education System

Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos

About Australia:

6th Largest country in the World with lowest population density Divided into 6 States & 2 Territories Capital City – Canberra Population – 22 Million Currency – Australian Dollar (AU$) Safest Country compared to other Education destinations One of the Highest Standards of living at affordable cost Suitable Weather conditions Government monitored Education System

Structure of the Australian Education Eystem

University

University is the highest level of study in Australia. Study can be undertaken at an undergraduate level (Bachelor Degree) and/or a postgraduate level (Graduate Certificate, Diploma, Masters, PhD).

Vocational

Vocational institutions include skill-based courses which are closely linked to selected industries and give students practical skills and industry experience. Courses are provided at both government-funded Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and private institutions.

School

Primary: school is undertaken by students between the ages of 6 and 12 years.

Secondary: school is undertaken by students between the ages of 13 and 18 years.

Australian Academic Year

The Australian academic year begins in early February for school students and late February/early March for vocational and university students. Most schools have three or four terms a year. Unlike the school system, universities and vocational institutes have two semesters with exams held at the end of each semester in June and November, followed by a two-to-four-week break. The long summer holiday break is from November to March.

3 main cycles of Higher

Education

Bachelor Master Doctor

Characteristics of AustralianHigher Education

H.E Institutions

SAI’sUniversities

Other Colleges

NSAI’s

CROSS-BORDER EDUCATION

Higher Education Programs

Academic Professional

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