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Australian Education   Intro The Australian education system is among the most envied in the world. It provides the ideal environment to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential for long-term employability in the most sought after jobs. By aligning itself with the requirements of the job markets and with the research requirements in all major the academic disciplines, it has become one of the three topmost destinations of choice for international students around the globe.

.   Australian Education Is Famous For . . Access to the latest technology and research in the chosen field of study Active role students in the learning process Dynamic research environment Reputed research programs Quality research and development activities Chance to work at leading edge of innovative technologies Equal opportunity for all, education, academically challenging education   Uniqueness Effectiveness Imparting successful skills Affordable to students High quality Highly rewarding and motivating Vast choice of courses     Australian Educational System Administration of higher Education in Australian is split between • TAFE institutions or private colleges (working under VET system);and • Public and Private Universities One can achieve higher academic and professional qualifications from both depending on the course, discipline or qualification required. Vocational Education And Training (VET) VET, functioning under the state governments and territories, is the single provider of vocational education and training in the skills needed in modern economy. It runs practical and career-oriented competency development programmes at recognised institutions and workplaces. The graduates passing out from VET institutions are exceptionally skilled workers and highly employable as they have achieved the desired industry competency standards. Courses are flexible and could be pursued through multiple pathways. It allows people to move from one level of education, and workplace too, to another. Australian Universities Australian universities are well known internationally for their excellence in teaching and research. The availability of the state-of-art facility and best faculties, recruited from all around the globe, guide students to excel in their field of studies. Most Australian universities are self-accrediting intuitions. However, some private institutions of higher learning do submit their courses for peer reviews and external approvals. Altogether, there are 39 universities in Australia; two of these are in private sector. You can pursue world-class Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Degrees or Masters Degrees as well as Doctorate level courses here. There are a fantastic numbers of courses available for you to choose from. Check our Types of Courses for more.     Higher Educational Institutions In Australia There are four types of higher educational institutions in Australia. They are Universities, Other Self-accrediting Higher Education Institutions, Non-University Higher Education Institutions, and Religious and Theological Institutions. The governments mostly fund universities but there are a few in the private sector too. The finance comes from the Federal as well as State governments. The universities run self-accrediting courses in major established disciplines and newly developing disciplines. The faculties involve themselves in research and development of their fields along with their classroom teaching activities. Self-accrediting Higher Education Institutions are institutions, which run their own courses. They are highly recognised and reputed in the job market. Courses offered by the Non-University Higher Education Institutions, and Religious and Theological Institutions are not self-accredited. The accreditation bodies of State or Territory administer the function. They may also offer courses, which are not accredited by any relevant higher education bodies. They can offer degrees like Masters, Bachelors, and Diplomas.     Foundation Studies Foundation courses are generally of one-year duration. They are available to help overseas students bridge any gap in their ‘foundation’ knowledge, as required by various Australian Institutions. These courses are organized on discipline basis, i.e., there are different foundation courses for arts and science streams. These courses are very attractive for overseas students because universities will keep a provisional place open for you. Once you graduate at home with the required grades, you can immediately go on to join the course of your choice in the university.     English English is the official language of Australia – including all Higher Education institutions. To be successful here, one requires functional level of command of English. Competence in English is essential not just to do justice to the course. It is also vital to personal success in an English-speaking world. Competency in English is one of the compulsory requirements of admission into Australia. You will have to prove your ability during your visa interview. Your achievement in the IELTS Test proves this linguistic ability. In Australia, IELTS score is a preferred English assessment score. It is recognised throughout the commonwealth – including the universities. (In some cases TOEFL score may accepted as a proof of one’s ability in English language) To ensure that international students perform well in their courses, many English language courses are available to them. These courses are available to be taken by students before the beginning of the university course to brush up their competence in the basics and improve in weak areas. The courses like General English, English for Special Purposes, Vacation Courses, and Examination Preparation are available in English help centres generally attached with universities and higher education institutions. These institutes are called English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).The course duration varied between 1 and 3 months. The courses start quite frequently to cater to students need. In fact, if an international student score less marks in IELTS, reported in bands, while overseas, they still can continue with their visa process. They would have to complete some of the required regular courses in ELICOS prior to joining in their respective university courses. For more information, you can contact the university where you want to join, in the case you get less marks in the IELTS test.     The Australian Government Policy And Higher Education Australian education has undergone substantial reform over the past 20 years. The Government is fast reforming the country’s higher educational system to meet the demands of national and international economies. This reform process demands highly skilled professionals to cater to academic requirements of international students and to provide education in the new and expanding fields of studies. All these reforms were initiated with the call for efficiency from different sections of society. In Australia, there is enormous emphasis on preparing for the ‘Knowledge age’. Higher education is focusing on developing skills that are in demand in the knowledge-based sector. Other than discipline-based learning, following are some of the skills that an Australian education imbibes in its students: Long-term employability skills, Ethical values, Creative and independent thinking, Reading skills to comprehend better, to read faster, and widely, Being critical and objective in what you are doing, Excellent research skills in area of you specialization, and Many more life enriching skills. Though education in Australian is the responsibility of the State Governments subject, the Federal Government bodies monitor the universities closely. States and territories have to follow the guidelines issued by the national bodies established for development of nationally comparable higher education, to ensure the best quality education to the to citizens and international students.     Types of Degrees The Australian Qualifications Framework (commonly known as the AQF) is a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities) (http://www.aqf.edu.au/aboutaqf.htm). The higher education sector in Australia provides the following qualifications: associate degrees and advanced diplomas; bachelor degree; graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree and doctoral degree. There are a variety of providers of these qualifications including universities. Within each qualification there are a range of different options available. For example, the options for undertaking a master degree include a masters by coursework, a masters by research or a professional masters.       . . Types of Degrees . . . AQF Degrees Non AQF Degrees . . Advance Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Diploma Doctor of Philosophy Enabling Courses Foundation Courses English Language Courses Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Masters Course Work Masters Preliminary Masters Research Vocational Graduate Certificate Vocational Graduate Diploma Associate degrees Executive Certificates     Main Disciplines:/ Types of Courses Australian higher education offers a vast range of courses for international students. You can pursue world-class courses in following disciplines.   Arts Humanities Legal studies and justice Social studies Behavioural science Visual and performing arts Education, nursing Mathematics Computing Agriculture and renewable resources Built environment and architecture Science, engineering and processing Administration Business Economics Law Medicine Medical science Nursing Dentistry Dental services Veterinary science Other health sciences Hotel Management Business Management Australian education system is also making itself accessible to all those who desire to develop their academic and professional expertise at their pace and place. It is promoting distance education courses and part-time enrolments. It has developed modular curricula to suit learners' need.     Quality Assurance The Quality Assurance in Australian Higher Education is the joint responsibility of the Federal Government, State Government, and Territorial Government, universities and accrediting bodies. The Quality Assurance in higher education works in the paradigm of granting of State and Territories accreditation to the institutions based on the National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes and set standards. The Federal Government at Canberra monitors quality, performance data, and research plans of the universities and accordingly funds them. Universities are responsible to maintain strict academic standards on an ongoing basis. The Australian Universities Quality Agency and also the State and Territory accreditation authorities audit the universities against quality standards and guidelines. The universities are autonomous in Australia. They are expected to follow quality assurance and peer assessment processes. The external examination of higher degrees and the involvement of professional bodies in the accreditation of courses further improve the standard of education imparted. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) has been established to protect and promote the quality of Australian education and training. The AQF includes agreed national guidelines for all the three sectors of education, viz., schools, vocational education and training, and higher education sectors; registers of national bodies which can accredit and issue qualifications; and the protocols for issuing qualifications. The quality of the courses offered by the institutions listed in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Register is very high.     Australian Qualification Framework's Diagram Schools Sector Vocational Education and Training Sector Higher Education Sector Doctoral Degree Master Degree Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Diploma Senior Secondary Certificate IV Certificates Of Education Certificate III (Different names in the States and Territories) Certificate II   Certificate I