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What International students need to know about the education system in Australia?

What International students need to know about the education system in Australia?

Education Embassy Brisbane: The education system in Australia is rated on the top which includes both private and public schools. Australia is one of the countries which have many international students from all over the world. To get the Student visa, you need to choose a private, public, or international school. For better understanding, you should take the help of the Migration Agents in Brisbane.

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

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