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Australian Education System
Australia has a great system of education ranging from primary and secondary schools
to well established universities and technical colleges. Education is compulsory
in Australia until the age of 15, and is divided into three stages; preschool, primary
school and secondary school. The curriculum taught to all students is the same in
most cases and it covers a wide variety of topics which are narrowed down towards
the end of a students schooling life. This is because the last two years of secondary
schools are the most important in terms of future university and career direction.
There are two different schooling categories to choose from:
- Government schools provide free education, however most schools ask for a voluntary
contribution to enhance their educational and extracurricular programs.
- Private (non-government) schools charge fees ranging in cost depending on the type
and reputation of the school.
Universities in Australia
Australian universities can be found in all capital cities and in some regional
areas. There universities offer the full variety of courses from Medicine to all
of the Arts, and have a reputation of having a high standard and effective and modern
course structures.
The duration of each degree differs, with most taking three years full time to complete.
Postgraduate and honors courses take longer and like all undergraduate degrees,
can be studied either full or part time.
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