Educational excellence abounds in Australia
- Did you know that the Australian education system is one of the best in the world, ranking 8th on a worldwide scale?
- Did you know that generally, education in Australia follows the three-tier model which includes primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (secondary schools/high schools) and tertiary education (universities and/or TAFE (Technical and Further Education Colleges))?
- Did you know that education in Australia is primarily the responsibility of states and territories?
- Did you know that Moving to Australia is an excellent resource for getting the right answers to your questions about schooling in Australia?
The primary focus of Australian public schools is to foster the development of communication skill. Self discipline, problem solving and respect of oneself, others, and the society in which they live. These skills are taken very seriously by the academic system. Australian schools are places of personal, intellectual, and emotional growth.
Depending on which state or territory you live in preschool is available either privately or through the public education system.
While there are some general considerations regarding education in Australia your most reliable source of information about any given school can be found through an inquiry with the state of territory where the school is located.
All public schooling is free. There is a strong presence among private schools in Australia and there is a charge for this option.
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