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Repay HECS HELP loan

A HECS HELP loan is a loan from the Australian Government for all or part of a students university contribution amount. Repayment of this can be deferred until the student joins the workforce and earn in excess of the threshold… Read the rest

School Fees on 475 Visa

School Fees and the Offshore Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) Visa New South Wales No Temporary Residents Program Fees are payable for children of 475 Visa holders, therefore it is the same cost as Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents.… Read the rest

Equivalent UK and Australian degrees

The Australian government has a website that assists in assessing overseas qualifications. Australian Education International Some examples of Education comparisons are: UK 2ii Honours standard Australian Bachelor’s Honours: 2.2 / 2B / Credit 60%-69% Australian Bachelor’s Ordinary: 2.1 / 2A… Read the rest

Education Comparison in Australian Schools

A common comment is that the primary education is different here in Australia when compared to the UK. A number of people have said that children here are allowed to be children for longer, no real pressure on direct learning,… Read the rest

Australian Education Naplan 2009 Reading Results

The following results show the percentage of students from each State that achieved the minimum education standard in the 2009 NAPLAN tests. The results also show the average age of students tested, and the number of years schooling that they… Read the rest

Australian Education Naplan 2009 Grammar Results

Australian Education Naplan 2009 Numeracy Results

Australian Education Naplan 2009 Spelling Results

Australian Education Naplan 2009 Writing Results

Australian Education Naplan 2009 All Results

The 2009 NAPLAN testing results for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 have now been released, showing general results with percentages of students from each State that achieved the minimum education standard in the National Tests. The results also show… Read the rest

Education Tax Refund 2008

Education Tax Refund Education Tax Refund 2008/09 (ETR) The Education Tax Refund (ETR) has now been passed by the Australian Parliament (November 27, 2008) Under this new ETR, families who are able to claim Family Tax benefit part A, will… Read the rest