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Education System In Australia

Australia is a popular destination for students from many countries. It has the third largest number of international students in the English speaking world! Australia offers a safe and welcoming environment for students from all around the world. It offers very high standards of education with qualifications that are recognized worldwide.

In the Secondary School sector, a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education is issued.

In the Vocational Education and Training sector, the qualifications available are Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Certificates I - IV.

The Higher Education or University sector provides Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.

You will find more information on the Australian Qualifications Framework by visiting their website at:

http://www.aqf.edu.au/internat.htm

Qualifications recognition

Australia offers excellent standards in Education and are internationally recognized further studies at leading universities abroad and while seeking job.

Universities


Australia has 39 universities that maintain the highest quality of education and offers mainly traditional courses and programs. Universities have to pass stringent quality assurance tests to be authorized to use the word university in their title. Australian universities offer undergraduate, graduate , postgraduate degree and diploma courses to international students.


Vocational Education and Training Institutions.


Vocational Education and Training programs (VET) are available through private colleges and TAFE institutes. Programs available at these institutions provide students with the skills needed in many areas of employment. Australia's national qualifications framework allows graduates from VET programs to use these certificate qualifications as their first step into further study, including diploma and degree programs.


English Language Schools and Centers:

Those of International students who need assistance in understanding the lectures delivered in English, English language schools and centers in Australia arrange English Language courses and programs as recognized by the education and immigration authorities.


Entry requirements

Students need a sufficient level of English language proficiency and must meet minimum academic requirements to study in Australia. Institutions will assess whether you meet the selection criteria, for your proposed course of study. They will look at the level and content of the study you have completed in Australia or your home country. Normally, the English language proficiency is assessed by the scores that an International Student obtains in the IELTS exam.

English language proficiency

English language proficiency is now essential when applying for a student visa (see table below). The IELTS is the only test accepted by the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs for student visa purposes. Some visa Assessment Levels accept the IELTS entry levels required by the education institution. 

Australian education institutions can only accept students with an appropriate level of English proficiency. Institutions set their own English language requirements and may have different IELTS entry levels for the proposed level of course than those required for a student visa. You should check the entry requirements with your proposed institution.

Education
sector
Assessment level
1 2 3 4
Independent ELICOS As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider. Max. 50 weeks ELICOS Min. overall band score of 5.0 IELTS.
Max. 40 weeks ELICOS
*
Schools As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider. Max. 40 weeks ELICOS Max. 30 weeks ELICOS
Vocational education and training As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider Min. overall band score of 5.5 IELTS or Overall band score of 4.5 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Min. overall band score of 5.5 IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 20 weeks ELICOS
*
Higher
education
As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider Min. overall band score of 6.0 IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Min. overall band score of 6.0 IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Masters/
Doctorate
As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider Min. overall band score of 6.0 IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Min. overall band score of 6.0 IELTS or Overall band score of 5.0 IELTS plus max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Non-award foundation
studies
As accepted by the education provider As accepted by the education provider Min. overall band score of 5.5 IELTS or Overall band score of 4.5 IELTS plus
max. 30 weeks ELICOS
*
Min. overall band score of 5.5 IELTS or Overall band score of 4.5 IELTS plus max. 20 weeks ELICOS
*
AusAID or
Defence sponsored
Evidence of having support of the AusAID Minister or evidence of having support of the Minster for Defense.
* IELTS test to have been conducted not more than 24 months before the day on which the application was made


Academic

Undergraduate

Undergraduate courses require an Australian Senior School Certificate of Education (12 Years) or an overseas certificate equivalent of Australian high school matriculation, such as three passes at GCE A Levels in appropriate subjects. Some courses may also have certain pre-requisite subjects.

Postgraduate

Entry into postgraduate courses require satisfactory completion of a first degree at undergraduate level. Demonstrated research ability or relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration.


Vocational education and training

Usually, there are no other entrance exams to VET institutions. However, some courses may have certain pre-requisite subjects or demonstrated work experience. 


Schools

Entry requirements can vary between schools throughout Australia. Academic performance and ability is taken into consideration during the selection process. Some schools are more selective in their student intake and place higher emphasis on academic or sporting excellence. School enrolments may be limited simply because the availability of spaces is at a premium. 

What if you do not meet the entry requirements?

If your English language proficiency score is not high enough, there are many English language courses with starting dates throughout the year to prepare you for further study in Australia. All Australian universities have their own English language centre or have links with English language colleges.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for further study, you can enroll in secondary school in Australia. If you do not meet undergraduate course entry requirements, you may be able to enroll in Foundation Studies, which will prepare you for further studies in Australia and reserve a provisional place in your proposed course.  Bridging course, such as a Master Qualifying program, are also offered. It is recommended that you seek advice from the institution about meeting their entry requirements before applying for admission into your selected courses.


AUSTRALIA

The Australian education system is divided into a three-tier structure combining of school education, vocational education and training, and higher education. Formal education begins with pre-school and is compulsory until the age of 15-16 yrs. The Australian education system encourages the student to actively participate in the process of learning take active part. Students are encouraged to research and analyze course contents independently or in teams. Assessments are made at the final year of schooling through a series of internal and external exams. School education is compulsory in Australia and children have to attend school between the ages of 6 to 15/16 years. Pre-School education in Australia begins at the age of 4 yrs, when they are enrolled into pre-schools and day care centers. Elementary education in Australia starts at the age of 7 years and continues till 12 years. Secondary education in Australia begins at the age of 12 yrs and continues till the age of 16 years.

For more information please visit:

http://www.aeo.us/students/ahe.html


http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/au.html


http://www.4education.us/study_in_australia.htm


http://www.studyguideaustralia.com


www.collegehints.com


For more information on Colleges and Universities in Australia,

please refer to the following sites:

http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/au.html


http://www.atnf.csiro.au/education/uni_aus.html


http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/ausunis.htm


http://www.australian-universities.com/


http://www.migrationint.com.au/universities.asp


For more information on Student Visa Procedures to Australia please

Visit the following sites:

http://www.immi.gov.au/study/overview/

http://www.monash.edu.au/international/ausgov/


http://www.intstudy.com/visaaus.htm
 
 

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