Title: Australia 101 - Education in Australia
Headings: Education in Australia
Education in Australia
Main points:
Migrating and need to know more about the Australian education system?
The stages of Australian education
Pre-school/Day Care
Kindergarten
Primary School
Middle School
Secondary School
University
TAFE
Independent Higher Education
The types of schools in Australia
Public/State Schools
Private Schools
Home Schooling
Special Learning Schools
More information about schools in Australia
The School Day
School Holidays
School Uniform
Australian Education Glossary
Helpful Australian Education Links

Content: Or maybe you would like to study yourself? Either way, the Australian education system offers public and private school options, plus a host of Universities and Colleges for further education. The stages of Australian education
Children between the ages of 6 and 15 (16 in Tasmania) must attend school in Australia. Most complete all 12 years of schooling and many go on to further study at University or College. Pre-school/Day Care
Pre-school, or Day Care, centres allow children to get used to being away from their parents while playing with other children. Parents often enrol their child in Pre-school or Day Care when returning to work. Pre-schools are generally open from 9am to 2:30pm. While not a formal learning environment, Pre-school helps children to learn through play. Some Pre-schools are government run and funded, while privately run centres charge around $50 a day. After Pre-school, children generally move on to Kindergarten.