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Education in Australia
Australia has become the third most sought of choice for an education destination in the English-speaking world. There are more than 200,000 foreign students in Australian institutions across all education sectors.
Australian Education generally follows the three-tier model:
- Primary (Grade 1 to 6)
- Secondary,(Grade 7 to 12)
- Tertiary, (Colleges, Universities, or TAFE (Technical and Further Education Colleges).
It is primarily the responsibility of states and territories. Education is compulsory up to an age specified by legislation, which is generally from 15 to 17 years of age. The main subjects in Australian schools include English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Arts, Health and Physical Education. The academic year in Australia generally runs from late January to mid-December for primary and secondary schools and TAFE colleges, and from late February until mid-November for universities.
The states in Australia have different names for their final High School graduation which are as follows:
-Australian Capital Territory: ACT Year 12 Certificate
-New South Wales: Higher School Certificate (HSC)
-Northern Territories: Senior Secondary Studies Certificate
-Queensland: Queensland Senior Certificate (QSC)
-South Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
-Tasmania: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
-Victoria: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
-Western Australia: Certificate of Secondary Education
The standards of Education in Australia are high, with its Education system ranking 8th on the worldwide scale. This is the reason why employers around the world seek graduates with Australian qualifications. Not only is Australia a safe place to get an education, but living costs and tuition costs compare well with other countries as well. International students are also permitted to work part- time in Australia, making it an ideal destination.
IDP Education Australia, Australia’s leading international education and development organization, is an independent, non-profit organization that represents 1,000 Australian institutions. IDP has been helping international students by giving unbiased information to help them choose the right courses, right institution and the right location for their individual and personal needs.
Australian Colleges
Australia Colleges are recognized for their high degree of academic excellence attracts the third largest number of foreign students among the English-speaking countries after the US and the UK. Australia is now one of the most preferred study destinations for students all over the world who are seeking a high standard of education in a safe environment at an affordable price. You can opt for TAFE (Technical and Further Education Colleges) studies by choosing the career course suited for you.
Australian Colleges mainly offer vocational education and training. These colleges can be government or privately managed. Private institutions offer a broad range of courses which include, IT, English language training, computing, design, hospitality and tourism, business management, marketing and secretarial studies.
Colleges in Australia provide a range of career options for the students. Although there are slight variations in terms of the eligibility criteria from each college, generally all of them look for the nationally acceptable qualifications for pursuing different courses. Business colleges in Australia usually have both certificate and diploma courses. Certificate courses generally run over a period from 12 to 30 weeks while diploma courses have a longer duration and run from 30- 40 weeks. For foreign students, some colleges even have the provision of ‘work permit’ and scholarships that would help students to finance their studies.
Below is a list of some colleges in Australia where one can opt for diploma or certificate courses:
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TAFE NSW Institutes - Sydney
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Victoria University TAFE- Melbourne
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North Melbourne Institute of TAFE
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Box Hill Institute of TAFE - Melbourne
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William Angliss Institute - Melbourne
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Headmasters Academy (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry)- Melbourne
