Australian educational system
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Australia is the 6th largest country by land area with a population of 22 million and a low population density. It has 6 states and 2 territories with Canberra as the capital city. Australia has one of the highest standards of living at an affordable cost and suitable weather conditions. Higher education in Australia includes universities which offer bachelor, graduate, masters and PhD programs. Vocational education provides practical skills training through TAFE institutes and private providers. The academic year begins in February and has terms for schools and semesters for higher education, with exams in June and November.
Australian educational system
- 1. Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos Prepared by: Helen B. Fornelos
- 2. 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
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 3 main cycles of Higher Education Bachelor Master Doctor