Australia Education System
In Australia, the education system is divided into primary, secondary, and higher education (tertiary education). The compulsory ones are primary and secondary. Across the country, education is the same but will only minor changes between state and territory. After the completion of the mandatory study, they can pursue higher education is because they want to. Higher education includes universities and technical colleges. The students will get a technical, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree.Interesting educational facts in Australia
- The school starts in late January or early February and ends in Mid-December.
- There will be 3 to 4 semesters and each of them for around 9 to 11 weeks. Between each semester there is a vacation for 2 weeks.
- School timings are from 9:00 to15:30.
- Instruction is in the English language.
School system
Grading System
Grade | Scale | Scale 2 | Grade Description |
HD | 7.00 | 83.00 to 100.00 | High Distinction |
D | 6.00 to 6.99 | 73.00 to 82.99 | Distinction |
C | 5.00 to 5.99 | 63.00 to 72.99 | Credit |
P | 4.00 to 4.99 | 50.00 to 62.99 | Pass |
N | 0.00 to 3.99 | 0.00 to 49.99 | Fail |
School Age Systems
In New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria:Year | Ages | School |
Kindergarten | 3 to 5 | Preschool |
Prep/Pre-primary | 5 to 6 | Primary |
Year 1 | 6 to 7 | |
Year 2 | 7 to 8 | |
Year 3 | 8 to 9 | |
Year 4 | 9 to 10 | |
Year 5 | 10 to 11 | |
Year 6 | 11 to 12 | |
Year 7 | 12 to 13 | Secondary |
Year 8 | 13 to 14 | |
Year 9 | 14 to 15 | |
Year 10 | 15 to 16 | |
Year 11 | 16 to 17 | |
Year 12 | 17 to 18 |
International Schools
In Australia, you will get plenty of options and this is why in International school there are many foreign students from all over the world. The quality of life and high wages make this place top every student’s list. Moreover, the families who move a lot also prefer International school. The students will get to understand the culture and get to meet new people from all over the world. According to your need to can find the school with British, American, French, German, or Japanese Education System. Some of the International schools you will find include:Sydney
- International Grammar School
- Sydney Japanese International School
- International French School of Sydney
- The German International School
Melbourne
- Wesley College
- Haileybury
- Sophia Mundi Steiner School
- Sacred Heart College
Brisbane
- Cairns State High School
- Mountain Creek State High School
- Indooroopilly State High School
- Queensland Academy
Perth
- The Japanese School
- International School of Western Australia
- Treetops Montessori School
- Scotch College
Adelaide
- Adelaide International School
- Mercedes College
- Glenunga International High School
- Our Saviour Lutheran School
- Loreto College