Understanding the Education And Schooling System In Australia
School education system in Australia includes pre-school, preparatory or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school or High Schools Cairns and senior secondary school or college. Schooling in Australia lasts for 13 years including, preparatory to senior secondary. School is also compulsory until the age of 16. In Australia, the different types of schools include government and non-government schools which are further sub-divided into faith-based schools like Islamic and Catholic schools. It is mandatory for all the schools to register with the territory or state education department. The schools are subject to government requirements regarding teacher registration and infrastructure. Australian schools go beyond the conventional mode of education by preparing the students for life. The students develop communication skills, learn self-discipline and respect for themselves, their peer's as-well-as society. The curriculum offered by the schools is also broad with a focus o...