Title: The Australian Education System - High-School-Australia
Headings: The Australian Education System
The Australian Education System
Australian High Schools
Quality Standards for International Students
State Schools
Private Schools
Assessment of School Achievements
School Uniforms
International Baccalaureate (IB)

Content: In that respect, the higher school fees represent excellent value. These schools tend to have fewer overseas students, but they look after them individually and intensively. Unlike state schools, some private schools are also boarding schools. This is important for children from big farms (called “stations”) in the country’s interior. School is often hundreds of kilometres away, and they can only go home during school holidays. The private schools in our program offer multi-faceted opportunities. Students with musical experience can play in excellent orchestras (from classical to jazz) or sing in outstanding choirs. Sport is a priority; there are many teams and competitions against other schools. Often, private schools have their own swimming pool (sometimes even Olympic-size), tennis courts, cricket, rugby or soccer fields, or even their own golf courses.