1. Australian Education System By Göktürk & Mustafa

2. Primary and Secondary School in Australia The school system has two main levels - Primary and Secondary. The school system has two main levels - Primary and Secondary. Primary school goes to grade 6 or 7 depending on the state, then secondary school continues through to grade 12 or 13. Primary school goes to grade 6 or 7 depending on the state, then secondary school continues through to grade 12 or 13. The final two years, two options are open to these students. The final two years, two options are open to these students. They can take internal (school based) examinations, or they take external examination They can take internal (school based) examinations, or they take external examination

3. Tertiary Education in Australia The tertiary sector has two levels, Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE), and Universities. The tertiary sector has two levels, Tertiary and Further Education (TAFE), and Universities. TAFE provides trade certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and a few degree courses. TAFE provides trade certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and a few degree courses. Their courses are varied and cover para-professional vocations such as Clerical Skills, Information Technology, Hospitality, Electronics etc. Their courses are varied and cover para-professional vocations such as Clerical Skills, Information Technology, Hospitality, Electronics etc. Secondary students who sit the internal examinations often note that TAFE courses that have a more practical, vocational focus than the theoretical studies offered by the universities. Secondary students who sit the internal examinations often note that TAFE courses that have a more practical, vocational focus than the theoretical studies offered by the universities.

4. Universities (Higher Education) 37 public, 2 private universities. 37 public, 2 private universities. Most popular courses: Business, Adminstration and Economics. Most popular courses: Business, Adminstration and Economics. Undergraduate and postgraduate awards… Undergraduate and postgraduate awards…

5. The Acadamic Year in Australia From January to December From January to December (Except universities) One year foundation course for people who do not have English as their first language. One year foundation course for people who do not have English as their first language.

6. Public Schools People can choose to have their children educated in public (state government) or private (independent) schools throughout the country. Education at public schools is free in most states. Parents may also have to purchase such items as books and uniforms and pay for outings, camps etc. Most public schools are coeducational.

7. Private Schools Most Private schools fall into one of two categories, schools administered by the Catholic Education Office, and independent schools. Private or independent schools have their own fee structure and receive a subsidy from both Federal and State governments. Many private schools are either exclusively all boy or all girl schools.

8. Statistical informations according to the year 2000 There were 9595 schools There were 9595 schools 73% were government school 73% were government school 27% were non-government school 27% were non-government school 180 000 students who are from all around the world studied in AU 180 000 students who are from all around the world studied in AU 75% of them undertook the courses in the higher education 75% of them undertook the courses in the higher education There were 42 education institution include 38 universities There were 42 education institution include 38 universities Government expenditure on higher education is over 5.8 billion dolar Government expenditure on higher education is over 5.8 billion dolar