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The Australian education system


The information contained in this section of the site is for overseas students who are considering studying i Australia. Information on other sections of our website include Australia's education capability and industry and country information for Australian education providers.

Each year, Australia welcones an increasing number of international students form more than 140 countries to study in our universities, institutes, colleges and schools.
By the beginning of 2009, there were in exesss of 500,000 enrolments by full-fee paying international students in Australia on a student vise. This represented an increase of 20.7 %on the previous year. The majority of these students (almost 70%) undertook courses in the higher education and vocational education sectors.


Why study in Australia?

- Excellence: ducation standards rank amongst the highest in the world
- Recognition: qualifications are widely recognised and accepted when seeking employment or further study
- Flexibility: multiple institutions offerint a wide variety of courses with flexible delivery methods.
- Protection: goverment legislation and codes of conduct operate to regulate the industry and protect students
- Value: the combination of competitive tuition fess and low cost of living represent good value for money.
- Lifestyle: favourable climate, safe and stable environment, attractive surrounds and friendly people make it an enjoyable place to study.
- Multicultureal: overseas students are welcome in Australia's multiculural society.
- Support: networks of support exist to help students in all aspects of theur stay in Australia.
- Work / travel: there are opportunities for students to tavel and / or work whilst studying.


schools

The Australian school sustem starts with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of primary and secondary schooling. Schooling is compulsory until the age of 16 or completion of Year 10. An additional two years of study are necessary for those wishing to proceed to tertiary studies. In the final year (Year 12), students can study for a government-endorsed certificate which is recognised for further study by all Australian universtities and vocational training institutions.

There are vroad categories of schools in Australia - government and private. Both accept international sstudents. The school year in Australia is divided into four terms and runs from late January until December.


Vocational education and training (VET)

the VET sector is positioned between secondary schools and universities and prepares students for employment or further study. This sector consists of public institutes of Technical and Further Education (TAFE), and private colleges specialising in one or more areas of study related to future work.

TAFE institutes are nationally - recognised, government - funded institutions offering vocational education and training over a wide range of occcupations. Courses vary in duration from several hours to three year full-time courses. They are usually cheaper than university courses, and students may progress to university later on with credits for their TAFE studies. Qualifications include certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas.

Private colleges include business colleges, computer training firms, English language centres, and colleges specialising i a lparticular field such as aviation, photography, interior decorating, multimedia, hospitality management and tourism.


Universities

Australia has 37 public universities and two private universities, as well as a number of specialist institutions providing approved courses at the higher education level.
Universities engage in teaching and research acrosss a wide range of professional and academic disciplines. These disciplines may be specialist in nature (eg, Medicine, Engineering) or generalist (eg, Arts, Science).

Universty studies can be undertaken at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, leading to awards ranging from graduate certificate to doctorate. Many institutions also offer additional programs such as foundation studies, study abroad and English language courses.


Foundation studies

These programs (usually taken over one academic year) prepare international students for entiy into Australian universities. Students undertake subjects directly related to their preferred university course, as well as English language training for academic purposes. Successful completion of a foundation studies program provides students with a guarantee of admission into specific degree courses within participating institutios. Many schools and vocational institutes, as well as universities, offer foundation studies programs.


Study abroad

These programs give overseas students the opportunity to undertake courses at Australian universities for one or two semesters and have them credited at their home institutions. Students must gain prior approval for the subjects they wish to study abroad, and must also meet the ormal pre-requisites for individual subjects.


English language training

English Language Intensie Courses for overseas Studnets (ELICOS) may be undertaken at a variety of government and private institutions. There are currently over 150 accredited and registered English centres throughout Australia.

Courses are designed to inclde general English language training, English for academic purposes (in preparation for further studies), English for specific purposes (eg, business or computing studies), secondary school preparation, and preparation for international exams (such as the Cambridge Certificate or IELTS).

Full-time English courses are available for periods of study from one to 48 weeks. Study tour programs are available, either full or parttime, for periods of between one and six weeks. Students may study for up to 17 weeks on a non-student visa.

For comprehensive details on studying in Australia, Australian Education International provides detailed information, in various languages, about studying in Australia.

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yeah education is important...hmm half of the population in the u.s. doesnt prefer to study, they prefer to work..studying is important..so that they can get the work that they want in the future..