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Australia is located in the southern hemisphere
whereas Hong Kong is in the northern 
hemisphere. Thus it is warmer in the north 
with an annual average temperature of 27℃
and cooler in the south with 14℃. English is 
the common language in use.  

According to the Economist, four of the world's 
top ten ideal cities to live in 2013 lie in Australia:
Melbourne, followed by Adelaide, Sydney and 
Perth. Although Australia is the most economically
developed country in the southern hemisphere, 
it is also one of the happiest countries to live in 
the world. The cost of living is relatively cheap, 
which is one of the many reasons why students 
from Hong Kong choose to study in Australia. 

Education Background                                                                                                                                     

Australia is well-known for its education 
system. There are 1 national university, 
36 public universities and 2 private 
universities.  

Among them, thirty colleges rank in the 
Times Higher Education World University 
Rankings. 19 Australian universities ranked
within the top 400 in the 2013 and 2014 in 
the annual Times Higher Education World
University Rankings. The academic year 
begins in February for primary and secondary
schools, while most college and university 
courses start in February and July.  

Education System                                                                                                                                       

Primary and Secondary Schools 
 

12 years of schooling includes the fist to the
sixth class in primary and the seventh class
to the twelfth class in secondary. Studetns 
are required to prepare for public examinations
in secondary schools (except Queensland) at
class 11 and 12. Students who pass can apply 
for university and/or college. A school year is 
divided into four semesters in general.  

University 
 

There are 39 universities in Australia, providing 
bachelor or postgraduate studies on campus 
(including certificate, postgraduate diploma, 
master's and doctoral programs).  

Universities also offer basic courses, preparatory
courses for bachelor's degrees. These foundation
courses generally take one year, and with up to 
80% to 95% completion of the program. 
Undergraduate basic courses do not require 
public examination, thus overseas students have
to focus on assignment, quizzes and in-school
exams to meet the first year of university entry
requirement.  

Certificate / Diploma
 

12 years of schooling includes the fist to the
sixth class in primary and the seventh class
to the twelfth class in secondary. Studetns 
are required to prepare for public examinations
in secondary schools (except Queensland) at
class 11 and 12. Students who pass can apply 
for university and/or college. A school year is 
divided into four semesters in general.  

These programs are mainly run by government 
colleges (Technical and Further Education, referred
to as TAFE) as well as private colleges (College 
or Institute). All courses are closely regulated by 
the government with emphasis on practically
and career focused. 

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Via i CAN overseas studies to apply for 
Australia, with free consulting services, 
we provide the most suitable choice accordingly, 
and customised a plan for the study pathway. 
Our professional team are graduates of lcoal 
or overseas with years of experience. All are 
familiar with both local and foreign culture and 
education systems. 

i CAN provides one-stop-service through 
the customised study pathway. From 
documentation, institutions enrollment, 
interviews preparations, entrance exams, 
formal admission to accomodation arrangement, 
i CAN committed to follow through to make 
sure students can adapt to Australia well as 
soon as possible.