Australia is a dynamic and vibrant country with a great deal to offer international students. As a country, Australia is the sixth largest in the world. Its many and diverse cultures provide also a great variety of education. State and Territory governments are responsible for school education, provide and manage government schools, and support non-government schools. Schooling is compulsory for students in most states and territories until the age of fifteen. Among Asians, Australia has been one of the most popular places to study. The Australian government and schools have provided a standard and quality of education which is equal to the best in the world.

Each state government manages the school system within their state. This means that they provide funds and regulation for their schools. Both public schools and private schools exist in each state. The curriculum taught in each state or school may vary but the learning areas are the same in all. Education at public schools is free in most states, although the schools also have to cover extra activities. Items, such as books or uniforms, and extra activities such as summer or youth camps are the parents' responsibility.

Timetable -The schedule of the lessons is Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 3 pm, with breaks for lunch and snacks. Extra Curricular activities such as soccer practice, dance classes, etc is done after school hours or Saturday mornings.

Transport - The government schools offer subsidized public transport if necessary but most students who are enrolled in the schools, usually live around the geographic area limit of school and are able to go walking or by bicycle.

The Australian Education System is divided broadly into five areas:

1. Preschool
2. Primary school
3. Secondary/high school/secondary colleges
4. Career and vocational training
5. University or other tertiary institutions

Each state has a Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system. VET prepares people for work in a career that does not need a university degree. Each state manages their system and meets at a national level to coordinate their effort. VET is transferable between all states. Study done in one state gains the same status in another state. Typically, a VET/TAFE course takes two years of study.

The national government provides the funding for universities in all the states. Each is independent in its governance. They set their courses and course content. A professional body must endorse a course for it to run. Typically, a university course takes three or four years of study.