School education in Australia includes preschool, preparatory (or kindergarten), primary school, secondary school (or high school) and senior secondary school (or college). Schooling lasts for 13 years, from preparatory to senior secondary. School is compulsory until at least the age of 16.
Secondary schools in Australia are also called high schools and colleges (or junior, intermediate, or senior colleges). Secondary schools vary across each Australian state and territory, but they generally cover Year 7 to Year 10 (compulsory period of education) and beyond to Year 12.
School education (Primary and Secondary)
Primary school - Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7. Secondary school - Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10. Senior secondary school - Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.
In Australia, the twelfth grade is referred to as Year 12. In New South Wales, students are usually 16 or 17 years old when they enter Year 12 and 17 or 18 years during graduation (end of year). A majority of students in Year 12 work toward getting an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).
Year 11 and 12 in Australia is known as 'Senior Secondary School' (or Stage 6). These senior study years serve an important foundation for tertiary education or future career pathways. Many students and parents worry about the pressure of Year 11 and 12 in Australia.
Australia. In certain Australian states, some schools will offer a "Year 13' programme to students who wish to complete the usual one-year Year 12 programme over two years, or who were not successful in a sufficient number of subjects to attain the relevant Year 12 qualification on their first attempt.
1 primary school: seven or eight years, starting at Foundation (also called kindergarten/preparatory/pre-school) through to Year 6 or 7 2 secondary school: four years from Years 7 or 8 to 10 3 senior secondary school: two years from Years 11 to 12 4 tertiary education: includes higher education and vocational education ...
A+ 3.50 - 3.99. HA (High Achievement)
Simply put, there is no such thing as secondary school in the United States. Technically speaking, and by definition, middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) can be considered part of secondary school because they are offered after elementary school.
Students normally begin Primary School at age 5 and finish high school around 17-18 years old. Graduates who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 receive a High School Certificate or “HSC” (comparable to a Baccalaureate or German “Abitur”) and can proceed to tertiary education (university or college).
Australian Capital Territory: preschool services
are known as preschools or early learning centres. are for children who turn 4 years old by 1 May in the year before starting school. are mostly government owned and run. operate close to or on school sites, or next to child care centres.
Australia. For most Australian states, Year 10 is the fourth year of a student's high school education. However, in the Northern Territory, it is the first year of senior school, which occurs after high school.
A good number of Australians hate it when people refer to the letter "h" as “haitch”. They hate it with a passion. While the “haitch” pronunciation is often linked to Irish Catholic education in times when Australian society was divided along sectarian lines, no research has conclusively established its true history.
United States: High school (North America) (usually grades 9–12 but sometimes 10–12, it is also called senior high school) is always considered secondary education; junior high school or intermediate school or middle school (6–8, 7–8, 6–9, 7–9, or other variations) are sometimes considered secondary education.
Z versus S
While American English uses 'ize', 'izi' and 'iza' in words like 'organize', 'organizing' and 'organization', Australian/British English uses 'ise', 'isi' and 'isa', as in 'organise', 'organising' and 'organisation'.
There are three types of schools in Australia (Government, Independent and Catholic) can be daunting to navigate, particularly when trying to choose the right school for your child.
Senior Secondary School/Higher Secondary School
Senior Secondary Schools in India include classes 11th to 12th and consiste of students aged between 16-18 years usually. At this level of education, students can choose their preferred stream and subjects. They can pursue Arts, Commerce, Science (medical & nonmedical).
Grade 12 is usually a student's last year of high school. This is the year they attempt to finish meeting their graduation requirements.
Band 6 equals 90 – 100 marks. Band 5 equals 80 – 89 marks. Band 4 equals 70 – 79 marks. Band 3 equals 60 – 69 marks.
Years 11 and 12 enable students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge they need to successfully complete the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC).
United States. In the US, a student in the eleventh grade is typically referred to as a junior. The vast majority of students who are classified as juniors take the SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT in the second semester of their third year of high school.
Sophomore Year (10th grade)