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Are you considering studying in Australia? Let Asia Pacific Group help you choose the study course that fits best with your interests. Our team of expert education counselors will assist you with the in-demand courses, best universities, and more to ensure your educational journey is successful and seamless. Let us discuss more about education aspirations and visa pathways.

Australia’s Education System

The Australian education system offers diverse study opportunities at all levels, from primary to secondary, senior, and tertiary. Each level of study has rigorous standards and a wide range of offerings for students. Australian universities attract students from all over the world for n number of reasons excellent infrastructure, active campus communities, scholarships options, and more.

Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is provided by private registered training organizations (RTOs) and government-owned Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The goal of these programs is to meet industry requirements on a national and international level while preparing graduates for over 500 different careers.

Academic year dates of Vocational Education and Training (VET) vary from 1 to 4 years, with semesters of 2 to 4 terms. However, these things can vary from course to course.

Research Studies

Research studies is another excellent option for students wanting to enroll in an Australian institution. These programs are especially made for international students, allowing them for a pre-university year of study inside a fully certified specialist program that usually last no more than a year.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is known as ten-level national tertiary (post-secondary) education system. As long as you meet the conditions for your student visa (subclass 500), you are allowed to go from one level of study course to the next. International students pursuing an AQF qualification can rest assured that their university is both nationally and government authorized, and that the degree they earn is credible.

CRICOS Registration

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is a registration of education institutions in Australia that is managed by the Government Department of Education of the country. It allows educational providers to offer courses to international students studying or intending to study in the country on a student visa (subclass 500). If you are an international student planning to study in Australia, ensure that you enroll in an institution that is registered under this registry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Primary education, secondary education, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education comprise the four main tiers of the educational system in Australia.

Secondary education’s duration is from Year 7 to Year 12 whereas, primary education covers grades Prep (kindergarten) through Year 6.

Exams, assignments, and coursework are among the assessments that secondary school students complete. These evaluations affect their final grades and make them eligible for postsecondary study.

Many Australian states employ the ATAR rating system to access students' academic performance in their senior year of secondary school. It is generally used for admissions in universities.

Bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees comprises of higher education in Australia.