Education in Australia

Preschool and pre-prep programs in Australia are relatively unstructured and not compulsory. The first type of learning Australian children experience outside of traditional parenting is traditional daycare or parent-led group play. This type of activity is not considered educational as preschool education is separate from primary schools in all states and territories, except in Western Australia where preschool education is taught as part of the primary school system. In Queensland, it is often called preschool or kindergarten before prep programs, and is usually privately run but attracts state government funding if they are run for at least 600 hours per year and delivered by a registered teacher. Kindergartens are usually managed by state and territory governments, except in Victoria (Australia), South Australia and New South Wales where they are often managed by local councils, local groups or private foundations. Kindergarten accepts from three to five years of age; Attendance numbers vary widely between countries, but 85.7% of pre-school children enter kindergarten, the year before school, the year before a child enters primary school, is the main year of kindergarten education. This year is usually studied, and may be a few hours of activity during the weekdays. The responsibility of preschool schools in NSW and Victoria rests with the Community Service Department and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), respectively. In all other states and territories in Australia, preschool schools are the responsibility of the relevant Ministry of Education. The average total cost of care (taking childcare benefit and childcare benefit tax) for a full day in Australia is $ 3.85 per hour, or a net cost of about $ 46 per day for 12-hour care a day.

School

School education in Australia is compulsory at a certain age as defined by state or territory legislation. Studies are compulsory from the age of five to six and to the age of fifteen to seventeen. In recent years, more than three-quarters of the students remained in school until they reached the age of seventeen. Public schools educate about 65% of Australian students, with approximately 34% attending Catholic and Independent schools. A small portion of students are homeschooled, particularly in rural areas. Public schools (also known as public schools) are free for Australian citizens and permanent residents, while Catholic and independent schools usually have fees. However, in addition to tuition fees, stationery, textbooks, school uniforms and other education costs that are not covered by government funding. It is estimated that the average additional cost of education is $ 316 per year per child. Regardless of whether the school is public, Catholic, or has independent systems, it must adhere to the curriculum framework of the same state or territory. The curricular framework provides some flexibility in the curriculum, so subjects such as religious instruction can be taught. Most of the school's students wear uniforms, although there is a variation between schools as some Australian schools do not require a uniform. An inter-secondary movement has taken the form of organizations to support student voice and bring together student leaders to improve schools, such as the Ministry of Education and Early Childhood Development in Victoria.

Catholic and Independent Schools

See also: Public and private education in Australia, Catholic education in Australia, and Anglican education in Australia

In 2010 66% of school students in Australia attended public schools, 20% in Catholic schools and 14% in independent schools. In 2000 these numbers were 69%, 20% and 11%, respectively. Most Catholic schools are run either by the local parish, the local parish, and the state's own education department. Independent schools include schools run by secular educational philosophies such as the Montessori curriculum, however, the majority of independent schools are religious, such as: Protestant, Judaism, Islam or non-denominational. Some Catholic schools and independent schools require high fees and because of government funding these schools are often criticized by the Australian Education Association and the Australian Greenpeace.

Ages

Students may be slightly smaller or slightly larger than what is mentioned below, due to the difference between states and territories. The name of the first year of primary education varies greatly between states and territories, for example what is known as kindergarten in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales may mean the year before the first year of primary education or preschool in other countries and territories. Some states differ in whether the seventh year is part of the elementary or high school years, as well as having a middle school system. Beginning in 2008, the Northern Territory introduced middle schools for ages seven to nine and high schools for ages 10 through 12. Some schools in South Australia have also introduced middle schools.

Primary

• Kindergarten (Queensland) between the ages of 3-4 years

• Preschool / Kindergarten / Middle School

• Kindergarten / first year of elementary school / preparatory / pre-primary national curriculum and this year can be renamed: