Australia welcomes students from around the world. The Australian education sector is renowned for providing high quality education with unlimited study options for international students, with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from.
Studying EnglishStudying English in Australia is about much more than reciting words in a classroom. Australia’s teaching approach focuses on critical thinking, group exercises, and project work – all drawn from real-life experiences, which means you will not only be learning the language, you will be learning how to use the language in everyday life.
By studying English in Australia, you will gain a huge range of life skills you cannot get at home. Invaluable skills like problem-solving, leading diverse teams of people, and applying your English to real-world situations – abilities you will draw on for the rest of your life. With a multicultural mix of students in our educational facilities, you will learn the world’s language in a truly international environment.
Our English language teaching maintains a consistently high quality – no matter where you study or what course you choose. With mandatory national standards and a comprehensive, industry-led quality support framework (see English Australia) you can be confident that you’re getting the very finest English education.
To know more about English language study and learning, please visit this Australian government website.
From English to Further EducationStudy opportunities range from primary and secondary school, to vocational education and training (VET), English language courses and higher education.
The Australian education system is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The AQF has 10 levels and links school, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system. This makes it simple and clear for overseas students planning their education in Australia.
Australian law provides nationally consistent standards for providers of education and training for international students. See the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (National Code).
International students in Australia must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration indicates that the course and the institution at which students study meet the high standards expected by international students.
The Australian education system is highly regulated to ensure quality and integrity for both higher education and VET sectors. The Australian government has established Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to regulate the VET sector, while TEQSA Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) regulates the higher education sector such as universities. With these authorities and legislation in place, students can be assured of a high quality and rewarding study experience.
The Australian education system provides primary, secondary and tertiary education. The Australian education system is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) The AQF covers qualifications from the tertiary education sector (higher education and vocational education and training) in addition to the school-leaving certificate; the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. The AQF has 10 levels and links school, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system. This allows you to move easily from one level of study to the next, and from one institution to another, as long as you satisfy student visa requirements. It allows for choice and flexibility in career planning. All qualifications in the AQF help prepare you for both further study and your working life.
For more information on study in Australia, please check this Australian government website.
