Public Schools Australia

Public Schools in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland deliver early training and education through their pre-school program. From Kindergarten to year 10, compulsory education is observed. Years 11 and 12 mark senior high school level. A Higher School Certificate is issued upon completion.

The public education system in Australia is one of the best in the world. School students are challenged by teachers committed to learning. If students choose to complete their HSC they can gain entry into the public or private higher education system.

Some parents choose to supplement public schooling with private coaching or school tutoring programs. This is a good option for helping school students who are having difficulties in the classroom. There are tutors available in all subject areas, be it maths coaching, english tutoring, or science tutoring.

Following is information on NSW Public Schools, Victoria Public Schools and Queensland Public Schools:

Public Schools NSW

DET NSW : The Department of Education and Training is a well-known resource detailing public schools in New South Wales. With Information for High schools, TAFE, Aboriginal Education, and Adult Education opportunities, this website has a school locater allowing you to choose the public schools and courses in your area.

Public Schools Victoria

DET Victoria: The Department of Education and Training Victoria is the total portal for your public education resource in Victoria. DET Victoria has links to information on public schools in Victoria, resources for parents, and further links including adult and tertiary education opportunities available to the general community

Public Schools Queensland

Department of Education and Arts: A Queensland government site housing information on public schools in Queensland: preschool, primary, and secondary level schools. The DEA site also contains an excellent Guide to State Schools which details public education facilities by Preschool, Primary School, Secondary school, special schools, distance education and outdoor and environmental education centres.

Overseas Students

Students from Overseas may enroll at an Australian School providing they have a valid Student Visa. The overview of Australian Student Visa may be found on the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs website. The Australian Government also hosts a "Study in Australia" website in multiple languages giving details of registered courses in Australia, study costs, living in Australia overview, and help available in your country to enable you to make the transition to study in Australia as easy as possible.