What are the levels of education in Australia?

The Australian education structure Reception/Primary School (years R-6/7) Secondary School (years 7/8-10) Senior Secondary School (years 11 and 12) Tertiary Education.

What is the mean years of schooling in Australia?

Socio-economic sustainability

Australia
Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary school-age population) 113
Literacy rate, adult (% ages 15 and older) n.a.
Mean years of schooling (years) 12.7
Mean years of schooling, female (years) 12.8

What percentage of Australian school leavers go to university?

Just under 30 percent of Australians hold a bachelor level degree or higher. This proportion of the population with a university education has risen more than three-fold over the last three decades from less than eight percent.

Is education free in Australia?

Government schools provide education without compulsory tuition fees, although many government schools ask for payment of ‘voluntary’ fees to defray particular expenses. Regardless of whether a school is government or non-government, it is regulated by the same curriculum standards framework.

What is a Year 12 equivalent?

The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (10767NAT), otherwise known as the Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC), is a qualification equivalent to Year 12. It is an excellent alternative if you missed out on the HSC or you want to do the HSC again to achieve a higher score for entrance into university.

Is Year 12 a high school?

It is the third year of “senior school”, following Year 10/11 and sixth year of high school. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 12 are aged between 17 and 18.

How many Australians go to university after high school?

The 2016 Census of Population and Housing has recorded that Australians are upskilling like never before, with 56 per cent of Australians aged 15 years and over – 9.6 million people – now holding a post-school qualification, up from 46 per cent in 2006.

What country is the most educated?

Canada
Based on the OECD’s data, Canada is the most educated country globally, with 56.71% of adults meeting the OECD criteria. Japan has the second-highest percentage of 51.44%, followed by Israel with 50.92%.

Where does Australia rank in education in the world?

39 out of 41
Australia has been ranked 39 out of 41 high and middle-income countries in achieving quality education, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Can foreigners attend public school in Australia?

Government schools in Australia Government schools are open and accessible to expats, but those living in Australia on a temporary residency visa will most likely need to pay the fixed tuition fee associated with their state or territory.

What is Australian Year 12 equivalent?

While the Council of Australian Governments has designated certificate II as the vocational equivalent to Year 12, little work has been undertaken to establish an empirical underpinning for the equivalence.

Is Year 12 A level?

A-levels are studied across two years: your AS year (Year 12) and your A2 year (Year 13). Students’ grades are usually determined by the final exams they take at the end of Year 13.