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 on key learning areas like mathematics, English, science, environment, arts and studies of society. The schools also focus on subjects other than the primary ones such as Languages Other Than English (LOTE), health and physical education and technology. The schools believe in the overall development of the students and focus on self-expression, teamwork and personal development that is outside the classroom.

In Australia, students will benefit from a diverse learning environment which is personally enriching as it is educational.  Students will grow to be caring and self-dependent individuals.

Quality Standard Of Learning

Australian schools are regarded one of the finest in the world. Mentioned below are some features which make education in Australia extremely valuable:
     • Small class sizes with a maximum of 30 students in class including Prep Cairns
     • University trained and qualified teachers and specialist teachers in every subject area.
     • High-end facilities and infrastructures like advanced technology with every school having                    internet access and computers
     • Programs for ‘gifted and talented’, students who are high achievers 
     • Individual learning programs for students who require additional support in learning 
     • The schools are governed by quality assurance frameworks where every school must meet the            required standards

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