STUDY AT AUSTRALIA
- Australia has a proven reputation as an educational provider
- Many students are attracted by the flexibilities offered by the Australian Educational System, which sets out 12 levels of qualifications across three educational sectors – school, university and vocational education and training.
Education system in Australia
Australia has one of the best institutions and universities in the world. The vocational training approach of Australia is leading in the world. The Education system has high quality and diversity and Australians are very friendly to visitors, and so you will always feel free and at home! In the English-speaking world, Australia has the third-highest number of international students after the United States and the United Kingdom. It also has seven of the top 100 universities in the whole world and was ranked the 8th in the Universities 2012 U21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems. The living standard of Australia is high, but the costs of living are lower than in the USA and UK. International students are also allowed to get jobs on the side, in order to aid in their living costs. There are students who can even be granted sponsorship. Though the costs are lower the quality is high and recognized in the world. The Bachelor’s Degree can also be completed in 3 years in most courses which saves both time and money. Employers and leading schools all over the world recognize the Australian qualifications. Most of the courses are covered by the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), which is a learning system that has been authorized by the Australian Government. AQF is known and recognized in most countries.
Education System
Education in Australia is the duty of the state governments. Education is divided into three tiers: primary, secondary, and post-secondary/tertiary. Up to the age of around 15 or 16, education is compulsory; this age is determined by each state. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), a unified system of national qualifications of schools, vocational training and education, regulates post-compulsory education and the higher education sector..
Living Conditions and Cost of Living
Living conditions in Australia are generally quite good. Australia consistently ranks in the top five or ten in the world when it comes to quality of life indexes (e.g., The Economist’s) or human development indexes (e.g., The United Nations’). Housing and accommodation is of good quality, public transport is available, food and water are high quality, and many public amenities are accessible. Students can experience a wide range of leisure and sporting activities, and can expect low crime rates and a safe environment. Tuition fees range from $A5,500 to $30,000 per year.
