Education in

Australia

•The educational system of

Australia is similar with that of

Canada and England.

•The entry age of compulsory

education is 6 years old and

exit age, 15 years old.

•Academic year begins in

march and ends in November.

The long vacation comes from

December 1 to February 28 of

every year

•English language

1. Basic Education

•Primary School (6 years)

–Primary Education is provided by

government and non-

government primary schools.

–6 years for 6 years old to 12

years old children

Junior high school (4 years)

•(year 7- year 10)

•age 12 to 16 years old

•Junior Secondary Certificate of Education is awarded after completing Junior Secondary level

High School 6 years

Senior high school (2 years)

•(year 11- year 12) but these vary from state to state.

•age 16 to 18 years old

•not compulsory education

•a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education

( Year 12 Certificate) is awarded at the end of the senior secondary level.

2. Higher Education

•College or University (3 years)

TAFE (Technical and Further

Education)

•College learn technical skills

Purposes of Australian Higher

Education 1. to enable individuals to develop their capabilities

for effective participation in the workforce, for

constructive contribution to society and for personal

growth and fulfillment;

2. to advance knowledge and understanding;

3. aid the application of knowledge and

understanding for the benefit of the economy and

society;

4. enable individuals to adapt and learn, consistent

with the needs of an adaptable knowledge based

economy at the local, regional and national levels;

and

5. contribute to democratic civilized society.

University level studies

undergraduate level

required a Senior Secondary Certificate

of Education.

last between three years (Arts, Science,

Commerce)

four years ( Education, Engineering)

five years (Veterenary Science,

Dentistry, Architecture)

six years (Medicine and Surgery)

Education in China

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

It is the agency of the State

Council which regulates all

aspects of the educational

system in mainland China.

This includes compulsory

basic education, vocational

education and tertiary

education.

Class size ranges from 40 to 60 students.

six years of primary education.

three years of junior middle school,

three years of senior middle school

six years of university

varieties of technical and vocational

schools.

•Students wishing to attend university

must pass one of the two versions of the

National University Entrance Examination