Education System Australia

Education System in Australia for International Students

Do you want to study in Australia? Check out the Australian education system for International students here & choose the field which is right for you.

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Academic year

The academic year in Australia varies depending on the type of study you are undertaking.

Course credits

Course credits for prior learning can allow you to build on what you have already studied.

ESOS Act

The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework protects the rights of international students studying in Australia.

Transfer process

You may want to change your course, level of qualification or institution.

School education (Primary and Secondary)

School education is similar across all of Australia with only minor variations between states and territories. School education (primary and secondary) is compulsory between the ages of six and sixteen (Year 1 to Year 9 or 10). School education is 13 years and divided into:

  • Primary school - Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7.
  • Secondary school - Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10.
  • Senior secondary school - Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.
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