School
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.
A school provides organised instruction or training on a regular and continuing basis. The instruction is generally provided in class form.
Private schools in Australia, also known as Independent schools, are in the tradition of English private schools. In contrast to Australian state high schools, which must accept all students in their catchment area, private schools can choose their students.
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.
Australia. In Australia, Year 10 is the eleventh year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 10 are aged between fifteen and sixteen. Year 10 is the final year of compulsory education in Australia.
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 senior secondary schools continue to Year 12.
Getting started with school
Primary and secondary school are compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16. School education is for 13 years, divided into: primary school for 7 or 8 years, from kindergarten or preschool to year 6 or 7. secondary school for 3 to 4 years - years 7 to 10 or years 8 to 10.
Year 1 (Key Stage 1) = Prep here in Australia
Year 1 students are aged 5 & 6 years old.
In Australia, Year 7 is the eighth year of compulsory education and the first year of secondary school (high school). Children entering are generally aged from 11-12 and leave around 12-13 years old.
In Australia, Year 9 is usually the tenth year of compulsory education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most children in Year 9 are aged between fourteen and fifteen.
Australia. In Australia, Year 11 is typically the twelfth year of education. Although there are slight variations between the states, most students in Year 11 are aged between sixteen and seventeen.
The education system for schools is made up of 13 Year levels. Your child's primary education starts at Year 1 and goes to Year 8 (around 5–12 years of age). Your child's secondary education goes from Year 9 to Year 13 (around 13–17 years of age).
The University of Wollongong (UOW), established in 1951, often tops lists of the most beautiful campuses in Australia. Sandwiched between tree-covered mountains and the azure blue waters of the Pacific, the Wollongong campus exemplifies Australia's natural beauty.
1. University of Sydney. The University of Sydney was established over 200 years ago and has since produced five Nobel Laureates and seven Australian Prime Ministers. However, getting into the University of Sydney is no walk in the park.
A typical school day
School hours are generally from 8.45am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday. In a typical school day, there are five to eight lessons, ranging from 40 minutes to one hour. There are two breaks in the school day – a morning tea break (recess) and a lunch break, both of which are supervised by teachers.
Government schools (also known as public schools) are free to attend for Australian citizens and permanent residents, while Catholic and independent schools usually charge attendance fees. All Australian schools are required to adhere to the same curriculum frameworks of their state or territory.
In Australia, each school or school system can set its own uniform policy. Wearing a uniform is compulsory in most Australian private and all Catholic schools, as well as in most public schools, as well as primary schools. Uniforms usually have a colour scheme based on the school colours.
A person becomes a teenager when they become 13 years old. It ends when they become 20 years old. Teenagers who are between 13 and 17 years old are considered both children and teenagers in most countries. Teenagers who are 18 and 19 years old may be regarded as both teenagers and adults.
In the United States, ninth grade is usually the first year in high school. In this system, ninth graders are also often referred to as freshman. It can also be the last year of junior high school depending on state. The average age for the U.S. 9th grade students is 14 to 15 years.