Education System in Australia

The literacy rate in Australia is 99% and this particular rate is very high when compared to other countries. After completing 11 years of basic education, the individuals can further pursue their studies in the universities and other educational institutions present in Australia. This has permitted most people to have graduated from their universities.

Children who are of 5 years age should compulsorily attend schooling in Australia. All the residents and citizens of Australia should be educated for at least 11 years compulsorily. Australian Schools are considered to be one among the advanced and modern instructive systems in the whole world. Australia is the most preferred study destination in the world. Education system in Australia is one among the keystone for the development of the country. Education system of Australia has various rules. These rules help the country to move forward. The individual territories and states of Australia govern the educational system of the country. Primary and secondary education is taught for 11 years which is then followed by tertiary education. Annual year begins in the month of January and ends in December for primary, secondary & TAFE education. Tertiary schools start to operate in the month of February and close by November. The High School Certificate has different requirements and it largely depends on the state in Australia wherein the students pursue their schooling. Every state has its own set of requirements and is being administered by the education authorities of that particular state. To get the certificate, every single subject taken in Australian schools is taken into account to conclude on the Tertiary Entrance Rank of the student. The tertiary schooling system is shaped and structured according to the maximum marks obtained by the student individually. Most of the universities adhere to this system to abide by the legislated policies. 5% of the students obtain highest distinction grades while 50% are bound to receive basic passing grade. As for individual students who fail, their grades are not measured since there is no usage of grade point averages in the tertiary level of education in Australia. Another level of institutions present in Australia is the TAFE Institutes. These are nothing but college level edifying systems that offer apprenticeship agenda to the students to enable them to get trained to work in the workplace in a much easier manner. A recent study says that individuals in Australia involving the age group between 25 and 64 have received vocational educational

qualifications. This particular vocational training along with the regular training provided in Australian schools has made the country to become a popular destination amongst the international students who come here to pursue their higher education.