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Study Abroad in Australia

Study Abroad in Australia

Australia

Capital

Canberra

Official Language

English

Population

Approximately 27 Milions

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Voltage

230V, 50Hz

Climate

Summer Average: 15°C – 32°C

Winter Average: -5°C – 15°C

Local time

Summer Time (October to March): 0-3 hours ahead of Malaysia

Winter Time (April to September): 0-2 hours ahead of Malaysia

Comparison of Education Systems in Australia

AgeAustraliaAgeMalaysia
4-6 years old/4-6 years oldKindergarten
6-12 years oldYear 1 – Year 67-12 years oldPrimary 1 -6
13-14 years oldYear 813-14 years oldForm 1
14-15 years oldYear 914-15 years oldForm 2
15-16 years oldYear 1015-16 years oldForm 3
16-17 years oldYear 1116-17 years oldForm 4
17-18 years oldYear 12Foundation (1 Year)Certificate (1 Year)17-18 years oldForm 5Foundation (1 Year)Certificate (1 Year)
18-19 years oldUniversity Year 1University Year 1University Year 118-19 years oldForm 6University Year 1University Year 1
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 2University Year 2University Year 219-20 years oldUniversity Year 2University Year 2University Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 3University Year 3University Year 320-21 years oldUniversity Year 3University Year 3University Year 3

Comparison of Education Systems in Australia

AgeAustralia
4-6 years old/
6-12 years oldYear 1 – Year 6
13-14 years oldYear 8
14-15 years oldYear 9
15-16 years oldYear 10
16-17 years oldYear 11
17-18 years oldYear 12 / Foundation (1 Year) / Certificate (1 Year)
18-19 years oldUniversity Year 1
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 3
AgeMalaysia
4-6 years oldKindergarten
7-12 years oldPrimary 1 -6
13-14 years oldForm 1
14-15 years oldForm 2
15-16 years oldForm 3
16-17 years oldForm 4
17-18 years oldForm 5 / Foundation Course (1 year) / Certificate (1 year)
18-19 years oldForm 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 3

Comparison of Education Systems in Australia

AgeAustralia
4-6 years old/
6-12 years oldYear 1 – Year 6
13-14 years oldYear 8
14-15 years oldYear 9
15-16 years oldYear 10
16-17 years oldYear 11
17-18 years oldYear 12 / Foundation (1 Year) / Certificate (1 Year)
18-19 years oldUniversity Year 1
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 3
AgeMalaysia
4-6 years oldKindergarten
7-12 years oldPrimary 1 -6
13-14 years oldForm 1
14-15 years oldForm 2
15-16 years oldForm 3
16-17 years oldForm 4
17-18 years oldForm 5 / Foundation Course (1 year) / Certificate (1 year)
18-19 years oldForm 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
19-20 years oldUniversity Year 2
20-21 years oldUniversity Year 3

Reasons to study in Australia

Australia is home to many of the world's top-ranked universities and provides a wealth of professional options to meet the interests and career goals of different students. The education system pays more attention to practice and innovation.

Australian academic qualifications are highly recognized globally, making graduates competitive in the international workplace. The Australian government attaches great importance to the supervision of education quality. Whether it is primary and secondary schools, vocational education colleges, universities, English training institutions, or other language schools, they must pass registration and strict review before they can officially start teaching to ensure the education of local and international students quality.

Many Australian cities have been rated as one of the most livable cities in the world, with good climate, low pollution and rich cultural activities. Compared with other countries, the society is relatively stable, and students can live and study with peace of mind here.

Australia has a healthy economy and a diversified job market. It especially opens its immigration policy to highly skilled talents, giving international students the opportunity to apply for permanent residence after graduation.

Australia's natural landscapes are diverse, whether it is beaches, forests or deserts, allowing students to enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities.

Overview of Education in Australia

Primary & Secondary School Curriculum

Year 11 and 12 in Australia are similar to Form 5 and 6 in Malaysia. After Year 12, students take the Australian High School Examination to earn a graduation certificate and apply to universities based on their scores.

Vocational Education & Training

Australian schools offer practical vocational courses focused on job-ready skills. Courses range from apprenticeships to certificates, diplomas, and degree-level programs.

University Foundation/Diploma

Typically a 1-year program designed to prepare students for university studies. Helps students adjust to the university learning model before starting a full degree program.

University

Australia has over 40 universities, mostly public, with only two private institutions. Bachelor’s degrees take 3-4 years, master’s degrees 1-2 years, and doctoral programs 3+ years.

Australia University Rankings 2024

UniversitiesQS Australia Ranking 2024QS World Ranking 2024
The University of Melbourne114
The University of New South Wales219
The University of Sydney319
Australian National University (ANU)434
Monash University542
The University of Queensland643
The University of Western Australia772
The University of Adelaide889
University of Technology Sydney990
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)10130

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