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A different way of learning
AUSTRALIA provides a unique kind of education and a learning style that
encourages students to be innovative, creative and think independently.
Australia attracts the third largest number of international students
in the English-speaking world after the USA and UK. In some countries
Australia is the students' first choice study destination.
Australia offers an education experience that makes a real difference.
Graduates from Australia are very successful in finding jobs and hold
prominent positions worldwide. Additionally, they are readily accepted
for postgraduate study at leading international universities.
Australia is a dynamic, vibrant country and its people are energetic,
friendly and confident. Multicultural Australia is a safe, friendly,
sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and
travel in an English speaking country.
Australia also offers excellent value for money and a standard of
living which is among the highest in the world. Living expenses and
tuition costs in Australia are considerably less expensive than the UK
and USA.
Develop talents
Students in Australian schools develop their individual talents in a
safe, caring and culturally rich environment. Australia's highly
interactive teaching style encourages student participation and
develops personal skills and confidence.
Australian schools are world leaders in applying technology to
education. Technology such as computers, Internet access, and
multimedia materials are a part of everyday learning and create an
engaging and challenging education environment.
Explore the options
Australia has a range of both government and non-government schools.
There are boarding schools, religious schools and schools for boys
only, girls only or both together.
All schools offer English, mathematics, science, arts, technology and
languages. You may also be able to study such diverse subjects as
digital media, agriculture, graphic design, music and accountancy.
It is easy to make the most of school life by joining the choir,
playing in the school band, taking the lead in the school play or
writing for the school magazine.
There are many ways to enjoy school in Australia. Cricket, tennis,
hockey, football, swimming, athletics and basketball are some of the
many sports you can participate in.
Multicultural Australia welcomes international students. Australian
teachers are experienced in teaching students from many different
countries and cultures. Schools have English language programmes for
international students to support their studies.
Pastoral care and student support are an important part of school life in Australia.
Australian schools teach creative and independent thinking in a dynamic
learning environment that challenges you to excel as a person as well
as in your studies. |