Australia has the third largest number of international students in the world since it offers seven of the top 100 universities worldwide. Like most other countries, the education system Australia offers is broadly divided in these three areas:
Primary school– it runs for 7-8 years starting from kindergarten
Secondary school– it starts from the age 7-10 or 8-10 and runs for three to four years
Senior secondary– it starts from age 11 or 12 and runs for two years
Tertiary education– it includes both higher education and vocational education and training (VET)
Vocational Education and Training
Australia has made a mark in the world for providing its students the best practice in vocational and education training as the individual is assessed on his or her procurement of competencies and focus is given on the development of skills relevant to field of skilled specialization.
Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies in Australia is also one of the best options for those who wish to be a part of Australian university where international students are allowed to study at a pre-university year within a full-accredited specialist program and it typically last for maximum one year.
CRICOS Registration
Being an international student, one must choose to study in an institution, which is registered on the CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) It is a registration of Australian education institutions, which is managed by the Australian Government Department of Education that allow educational providers offer courses to overseas students who are studying or intending to study in Australia on student visa.