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Education in Australia has come a long way since 1830 when education was established in the states and territories. By 1870 education policies for compulsory education were introduced which helped in the development of education in the country. It is small wonder then, that the Australian system of education, as per UN's Education index is rated among the world's highest, sharing the top rank with other countries like New Zealand, Finland and Denmark. Moreover with regard to the program for international student assessment 2006, Australian education stands at 6th best in the world. Generally the academic year for schools in Australia commences in early February or late January depending on the schools. While the medium of instruction is English, the federal system of education is followed in all states. Information is provided on Australian education department websites viz. on Australian education history, its system of education, with statistics also giving details necessary for Indians and international students with special reference to jobs in Australian education. Students can browse web pages for more details on departments of education in Australia to select the courses of their choice which would offer them the best salary packages and benefits in the country.
Australia Education Department
In Australia education, several Departments like Department of Education, Science and Training, Department of Education, Employment and Training, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs offer services that are related to schools, colleges and universities besides non-formal outreach programs for education in the country. New guidelines for higher education have been released by Julia Gillard, the minister for education in Australia. Two thirds of the entire country's enrolment of students is under Government schools. As per the report on Building Education Revolution Taskforce the government plans $ 16.2 billion investment for school infrastructure as informed by the deputy prime minister as well as minister for education. Its projects range to about 24,000 and span 9,500 schools in Australia education. The departments regulate and monitor the standard of education in state run as well as independent schools. Students and guardians can log on to websites of departments of education for information on school policy, course curriculum etc.
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Australia Education Statistics
The literacy rate is common between male and female literacy which stands at 99%. The Australian education statistics show enrolment figures of 17% of the population with 1.9 million in primary 0.9 million in secondary and 0.4 in post secondary stages of education. However 69% of Australians hold secondary diplomas (equivalent to Year XII) and 34% are post graduates. The government is pumping $550 million to better the quality of teaching in schools, $540 million to increase literacy rates as well as another $1.5 billion to improve disadvantaged school community achievement. To bridge the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous students for the coming ten years, government funds amounting to 56.4 million will be provided over four years so that the minimum national standards would be met by non-indigenous students. Information on student performance statistics, school wise is also available for corresponding years. Colleges and universities offering higher education, courses offered and student enrolment statistics are provided on university websites. As per records Victoria stood at rank No. 2 in student enrolment while New South Wales shows the highest density of student population in higher education.
Higher Education in Australia
Information regarding the Australian education system as well as the academy for education, consultants on the same besides departments of education, statistics, education union and education fair 2010 are most sought by students pursuing higher education in foreign countries. The courses on higher education are mentioned under the title EFTSL viz. equivalent full-time student loads. Details regarding eligibility and documents as well as students' queries regarding courses of study, competency units, difference between subsidized and full fee-paying students are provided with answers on the education department websites. Courses available at the Doctoral and Post graduate levels are for research and course work. At the under graduate level courses for Bachelor's graduate entry, honors, pass, associate degree, diploma, advanced diploma, other graduate courses as well as undergraduate cross institution programs are offered.
The various disciplines provided under higher education are as under:
- Engineering and Related Technologies
- Architecture and Building
- Education
- Management and Commerce
- Natural and Physical Sciences
- Health
- Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
- Society and Culture
- Creative Arts
- Mixed Field Programs
- Information Technology
- Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
- Natural and Physical Sciences
Australia Education Jobs
Opportunities for students studying in Australian states of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia. Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory or in Multi-State Universities are available. As per a report of the education, training and employment reforms of the Australian Government, five lakh jobs would be supplemented to raise the economy by $4,000 per employee on an average from 2010 to 2040. Students at the Australian Catholic University and Australian College of Theology renowned for quality education, have been well placed through placement services from the university. The Monash University, RMIT University and Melbourne University in Victoria, Australia are most renowned for their quality education. Vacancies for goal oriented development officer and other positions are vacant at BCV college in Victoria, Australia. Information is provided on the college website which students can download or apply online.
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