Australian education


The Australian education system comprises three sectors, with some variation across the states and territories:

 

  • primary education (kindergarten to Years 6 or 7) 
  • secondary education (Years 6 or 7, to 12) 
  • tertiary education.

 

Tertiary education is divided into:

 

  • Higher education sector (Universities) 
  • VET (Vocational Education and Training).

 

 

ESOS Framework

What is TAFE?