Student Exchange Program Australia

Primary and Secondary education in Australia is delivered through both government and non-government providers.  If you choose to attend a private school, you may have to pay additional tuition fees, and a school uniform will be mandatory. Core subjects include: Science, Physical Education, Foreign Language (usually French and Asian languages), Math and English. Some schools offer optional classes, such as Computer Science or music. State and Territory governments have major responsibility for government school education and contribute substantially to funds for non-government schools. Most students are enrolled in government schools which operate under the direct responsibility of the State or Territory Education Minister, while the rest choose non-government schooling. Whether a student attends public or private school, the education system of Australia is of international standard and is recognized worldwide. In the student exchange program in Australia he range of subjects offered varies from school to school, and some schools specialize in areas such as arts, music, drama, languages or sports.

The Federal Government's role with respect to schooling includes the provision of significant supplementary financial support to government and non-government school authorities to support agreed priorities and strategies. Schooling is compulsory from age 6 to 15 in all States except Tasmania, where it extends to 16. However, in most States, children start primary school at the age of 5 when they enrol in preparatory or kindergarten year, after which primary education continues for either six or seven years, depending on the State. Secondary education is available for either five or six years, depending on the State and the length of primary education. Students usually commence their secondary schooling when aged 12 or 13, reaching year 12 at 17 or 18. Links between the education and training sectors have been strengthened, partially through the introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework which is a unified system of twelve national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (Technical And Further Education Colleges and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities). The Framework links together all these qualifications and is a highly visible, quality-assured national system of educational recognition, which promotes lifelong learning and a seamless and diverse education and training system.

Australian students do not choose their coursework until 11th and 12th grades. These are the two years in which students prepare for university studies. These two years are extremely challenging academically, and students must study hard to prepare for university entrance exams.

Academic year:

Classes from: Mar to: Nov

Long vacation from: 1 Dec to: 28 Feb

Languages of instruction: English

Higher Education: Australia

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