School Education

School education in Australia includes preschool, kindergarten, primary school and high school. Schooling in Australia is for 13 years in total and it is compulsory until at least the age of 16. School education covers preparation for life such as developing communication skills, self-discipline, respect for themselves, their peers and the world, self-expression and personal growth. Schools offer a broad curriculum in the key learning areas – English, Mathematics, studies of Society and the Environment, Science, Arts, Languages Other Than English (LOTE), Technology, Health and Physical Education. In Australia, students will experience a diverse learning environment that enriches your studies and life and develop skills and qualities needed in the world.

A higher standard of learning

Australian schools are renowned for its high quality of learning. See for yourself what makes an Australian education so valuable:

• Small sized classes (a maximum of 30 students in a class)
• University-level qualified teachers and specialist teachers in subject areas
• Good quality facilities – provide latest technology including computers and the internet
• 'Gifted and talented’ programs to extend students who achieve high scores
• Individual learning programs for students who need additional learning support
• Quality assurance frameworks where schools must meet required standards