School in Australia

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

- Before starting school

- Ages 3-5

- One or two years

Primary School

Primary SchoolPrep – age 5-6

(students must be 6 years old by the 30 April)

Grade 1 – Grade 6

Grade 6 – graduate from Primary School

Secondary School(High School)

Secondary School(High School)

Year 7 – Year 12

Exams in years 9 and 10

Year 11-12: High School Certificate with final exams.

- Exams create a ATAR score this decides across the state

which tertiary education courses you can attend.

Finish school at 17-18 years old.

Secondary School(High School)

Secondary School(High School)

Tertiary Education

Tertiary Education• University

• TAFE (Technical and Further Education –

practical or vocational studies

• Apprenticeship – trades where you learn on

the job eg. Carpentry, plumbing, electrician

• Private Courses

Questions???