- Temporary no record.
The length of primary and secondary school is 12 years, which is the same as the new academic structure of Hong Kong: 6 years for primary school, 6 years for secondary school. In Australia, the duration of a bachelor degree programme is usually 3 years. All educational qualification offered in Australia are included in Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Overseas students can get into a level according to AQF and the highest academic attainment. School year of Australia is between late January and early December. There are 4 terms each year. Students can enjoy 2-3 weeks school holiday in April, July and September.
| Education System in Australia | ||
| Age of entry* | Year | Education level |
| 18+ | Higher Education | |
| 17 | Year 12 | Senior School |
| 16 | Year 11 | |
| 15 | Year 10 | |
| 14 | Year 9 | Junior School |
| 13 | Year 8 | |
| 12 | Year 7 | |
| 11 | Year 6 | Preparatory School |
| 10 | Year 5 | |
| 9 | Year 4 | |
| 8 | Year 3 | |
| 7 | Year 2 | |
| 6 | Year 1 | |
* Most Australian schools have a greater flexibility to the age limit of international students.