The Australian education system follows a three-level model including primary schools, secondary schools/high schools and Universities, TAFE Colleges and VET – Vocational Education and Training. Education in Australia is compulsory between the ages of 4 and 15, 16 or 17, depending on the state and territory, as well as the date of birth. The system is as follows:

  • Primary School: from Grade 1 to 6 (or grade 7)
  • Secondary school: grade 7 or 8 to grade 10
  • High school: Grade 11-12
  • Regional education: Includes undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational education

Australian schools can be classified according to the funding sources and administrative structure of each state and territory, but they are all managed by the Australian Federal Government. The types are usually boarding schools, seminaries, boys' schools, girls' schools or schools with both boys and girls. However, three common categories are as follows:

  • Public schools (known as state schools)
  • Catholic Schools
  • Independent schools (also known as private schools)
  • Kindergarten: At the age of 5, the student will enter the preparatory class.
  • Primary school: From preparatory class to grade 6 or 7. Tuition fee: 9.500 – 13.000 AUD / year.
  • Secondary school: from grade 7 to 10 or from grade 8 to 10. Tuition fee: 6.000-15.000 AUD/ year
  • High School: from grade 11- grade 12. Tuition fee: 10.000-30.000 AUD/ year
  • Diplomas: 1-2 years; Advanced Diploma: 2-2.5 years
  • Bachelor Degree: 3 - 4 years
  • Post-graduate: Master:1-2 years, Ph.D: 3-4 years
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