How many semesters are there in primary schools in Australia?

Australia has fully opened the study permit for primary school students, allowing more overseas students to come here to receive a more advanced Commonwealth education system. Then you need to know something about the educational characteristics here when you go to primary school in Australia. How many semesters are there in primary schools in Australia? Primary schools in Australia are divided into four semesters ($ Term) a year, which start in June 5438+ 10, April, July and June 5438+ 10 respectively. Everyone should prepare the application about one year in advance.

How many semesters are there in primary schools in Australia?

The educational system of primary and secondary schools in Australia is twelve years, with grades one to six in primary schools and grades seven to twelve in secondary schools. Grade 7-9 is junior high school (equivalent to grade 1-3 in China) and grade 10-12 is senior high school (equivalent to grade 1-3 in China). Twelfth grade is a special year, because in this year, middle school students have to prepare for graduation from middle school and take graduation exams. The result of this high school graduation exam is the only reference for entering the university.

Primary schools in Australia are divided into four semesters ($ Term) a year. Usually, the first semester is from the end of January to the end of March every year, and then the Easter holiday lasts for two weeks. The second semester lasts from mid-April to the end of June, and then the winter vacation lasts for two weeks; The third semester is from mid-July to mid-September, and then two weeks of spring break; The fourth semester is from1mid-October to1mid-February, and then the summer vacation lasts for one and a half months. Primary schools in Australia usually have classes from 9 am to 3 pm every semester from Monday to Friday, with one and a half hours of lunch and play time in the middle, and extracurricular activities after school in the afternoon.

Characteristics and Curriculum of Primary Education in Australia

Primary and secondary schools in Australia can be divided into public and private education systems. Public schools are funded by the national government, while private schools are private. There are also some private religious schools. Generally speaking, there is almost no difference in teaching content between public and private schools. However, private schools have extensive sources of funds, strong financial resources, strong teachers, good teaching environment and advanced teaching facilities. In terms of tuition, private schools are more expensive than public schools. For example, the tuition fee for grades 10 to 12 in public schools is generally14,000 Australian dollars, while the corresponding private schools are generally between 20,000 and 30,000 Australian dollars.

The system and content of primary and secondary education in Australia are quite different from those in China. Studying in Australia is not a cramming teaching method based on rote learning, but focuses on mastering practical knowledge and cultivating practical ability. There is not much pressure for students to study in Australia, and they must rely entirely on their own consciousness. The teaching facilities in primary and secondary schools in Australia are all good. Generally, there are sports grounds, swimming pools, libraries and computer rooms. Many schools require students to wear uniform uniforms, and some also require students to buy laptops.

Many parents in China are worried about their children's accommodation and guardianship in Australia. This is easy to understand, because middle school students are young after all, and their living ability is not strong. Consultant Jin suggested that the whole family immigrate to Australia, and at the same time let the children receive quality education in Australia, and the whole family enjoy Australian welfare together.