Daily Archives: May 7, 2011

Education in Darwin and Northern Territory

The Department of Education and Training administers 150 government schools with total enrolments of approximately 33,000 students in the Northern Territory. School is compulsory, from the age of 6, and up to the age of 15. Many children do howeverRead the Rest »

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Education in Sydney and New South Wales

State schools in NSW are often referred to as Public Schools, and provide an almost Free education. Starting School in New South Wales Children may enter Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year in NSW government schools, if theyRead the Rest »

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Australian School Year

The academic year in most Australian states consists of two Semesters, with two Terms in each Semester. Each of the four school Terms is approximately ten weeks in duration, with a holiday period at the conclusion of each Term. EachRead the Rest »

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