| System of Education in Australia | | | | three-tier structure combining of school education, |
| The Australian education system is distinguished from | | | | vocational education & training and higher education. |
| many other countries by the Australian Qualifications | | | | Formal education begins with pre-school and is |
| Framework (AQF). The AQF is a national system | | | | compulsory until the age of 15-16 yrs. The Australian |
| established by the Australian Government that links | | | | education system encourages the student to actively |
| courses and qualifications. It covers university, | | | | participate in the process of learning take active part. |
| vocational and technical education, and school | | | | Students are encouraged to research and analyze |
| education. | | | | course contents independently or in teams. |
| The Australian education system is divided into a | | | | |