Category: Education
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School Fees on 457 Visa
Australian School Fees on 457 Temporary Visa Holders
Most States in Australia allow exemptions for school fees for the children of 457 Visa holders, treating these temporary visa holders the same as PR or citizens, as far as school fees… Read the restPrivate schooling in the UK and Australia
I have had a few discussions on private schooling in Australia, and many arguments too, especially about the funding of private schooling Australia.
Some people refer to the private schools being subsidised by the taxpayer, while others say the private… Read the rest
School Fees in Western Australia 2014-15
Western Australia announced new school fees for all 457 visa holders
The budget in Western Australia has announced that all 457 visa holders working in Western Australia (WA) will have to pay a $4,000 fee for their children’s education. WA… Read the restSchool Fees in NSW 2014-15
2014-15 Fees for overseas visa holders, and studying in New South Wales, Australia
Student Visa SubClass 571P for 12 months tuition: $400 School Transfer Fee $250 Application Fee (non refundable) $10,000 Primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) $12,000 Junior high school… Read the restEducation Tax Refund to be Replaced by SchoolKids Bonus
A means-tested SchoolKids Bonus to replace the existing Education Tax Refund has been announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard as a bonus for one million families with school-aged children.
Parents will receive this bonus for each child in school, where… Read the rest
Eligibility for HECS HELP in Australian Universities
Eligibility for HECS HELP in Australian Universities
To be eligible for HECS‑HELP, you must be: An Australian citizen or Permanent humanitarian visa holder You must also meet residency requirements and be studying in a Commonwealth supported placeThe HECS‑HELP scheme
… Read the restUniversity Rankings 2011
A report from QS World University rankings shows the positioning of 80 Universities in Australia and the United Kingdom. 25 of these were in Australia with 55 being in the UK.
Rank
Institution
Country
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University of Cambridge
United… Read the rest
School Fees in State Schools in Australia
A newspaper article caught my attention today with the heading:
Queensland state school parents hit with sky-high fees
I wondered if this was just newspaper sensationalism? Article: SOME state schools are collecting higher fees, charges and parent contributions than those… Read the restThe Australian Education Curriculum
The Australian Education Curriculum
For many years each Australian state has had its own individual education system and curriculum, and this has created some difficulties with children moving between states. The one difference that we noticed when moving from NSW… Read the restThe Australian Education Curriculum
For many years each Australian state has had its own individual education system and curriculum, and this has created some difficulties with children moving between states. The one difference that we noticed when moving from NSW… Read the restGCE’s in Australia
According to the British Council:
UK GCSEs and GCE A-levels are not offered by the British Council in Australia.
For further information on sitting GCSE or A-level examinations in Australia, contact us:
British Council
Suite 403
203-233 New South Head… Read the rest
International Baccalaureate schools in Queensland
The International Baccalaureate schools listed in Queensland in May 2011 are:
Cairns State High School, Cairns, Queensland
Hills International College, Jimboomba, Queensland
Indooroopilly State High School, Indooroopilly, Brisbane
John Paul College, Daisy Hill, Queensland
Mountain Creek State High School, Mooloolaba,… Read the rest
Western Australia School Rankings
The ABCDiamond ranking of Western Australia schools
Feel free to give your comments on my rankings of any of these schools
1 – Loreto Nedlands – website
2 – Dalkeith Primary School – website
3 – Holy Spirit School – … Read the rest
Child Care in Australia
Child Care in Australia
Australia has some pre-school options, provided normally by private organisations, and parents can get a reduction on this cost, up to about 85%, depending on income, from: Centrelink.
May people comment that these places are very… Read the rest
Universities
University Education in Australia
Going to Uni – An Australian Government website aimed at providing all the information required for students going to University in Australia – www.goingtouni.gov.au
Domestic Students in University
There are two types of higher education providers… Read the rest
Education in Perth and Western Australia
Education in Perth and Western Australia
Cost of State School in W.A.
Although classed as free education, Voluntary Contributions of about $60-$100 per child per year are normally expected, and asked for, by every school.
Each child has to supply… Read the rest
Education in Melbourne and Victoria
Education in Victoria, Australia
The Victorian Government is providing a one-off School Start Bonus of $300.00 for each student entering Prep or Year 7 in 2010.
This School Start Bonus is not means tested, and has no connection with Centrelink.… Read the rest
Education in Adelaide and South Australia
Education in South Australia
Starting School in South Australia
Five-year-old children who attend government schools usually start at the beginning of each of the four terms.
Some schools also accept children immediately following their fifth birthday but it is not… Read the rest
Education in Darwin and Northern Territory
Education in Darwin and Northern Territory Australia
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… Read the rest
Education in Canberra and Australian Capital Territory, ACT
In the ACT it is compulsory for children aged from 6 to 15 years old to be enrolled at a school.
Within 14 school term days of a child turning 6, or beginning to live in the ACT, the child… Read the rest