Australia's education system was roughly inherited from the United Kingdom. It is under the jurisdiction of the state or territorial governments, and the federal government is responsible for supervision and management.  Quality education is therefore guaranteed to a certain extent, and the academic qualifications awarded are all internationally recognized. Australian colleges and universities are known for providing high-quality education. There are a variety of courses for students to choose from, including English courses, primary and secondary schools, university foundation courses, certificates, diplomas, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students can choose from a variety of options when planning to study in Australia.

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Elementary and Middle School

The Australian primary and secondary education curriculum is 12 years in length and runs from Year 1 to Year 12. The education system is divided into public and private schools. Middle schools are generally from Year 7 to Year 12.  In some states, Year 7 is the last year of elementary school. Years 11 to 12 are considered high school program, which is the preparatory stage for university. After completing high school, students will take the public examinations as set out in their region (except Queensland), and then progress to the first year of university. Different states and territories have different examination systems and scoring methods.

State/Territory Examination Systems