WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA ?

Currently, number of Vietnamese students choose Australia to study is more and more than U.S, UK, Canada and other countries because of the following reasons:

Practical training quality
The quality of education is controlled
Diverse courses
Qualification is recognized globally
Teaching and learning methods advanced
Flexible education system
Reasonable study costs
A safe learning environment, friendly
Nearly Vietnam
Many employment opportunities and settled after graduation

General introduction about Australia

Australia is known as the famous land with lovely and cute kangaroos and Kaola. Australians are dynamic, gentle and friendly. Australia is known for the famous sights: the Opera House (Opera House), Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney Harbour Bridge), Botanic Gardens (Botanic Garden), Blue Mountains .... Moreover, Australia also considered as a safe country, friendly environment with low crime rate, the lower cost of living compared to other countries in the region. Along with the favorable natural conditions, Australia is also known a high-quality education, the teaching methods encourage students to positive thinking, creativity and independence.

Australia is the country with the total number of students ranked 3rd in the world among speaking English countries  ranked behind the US and UK. Australia is also one of the leading countries in the world are international students and selected favorites. Australia's existing qualifications are equally appreciated equivavent to U.S, UK. Graduate students have a variety of career opportunities in all countries of the world, as well as easy to continue the program postgraduate education at renowned universities and prestigious in the world. Degree is from Australia gives students a competitive advantage in the international labor market capital during harsh economic crisis throughout the world today.

-Areas:  Around 7.7 million km2 and is surrounded by Pacific and Indian Ocean.

- Population: 23 million people.
- Language: English (80%).
- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD).
- Capital: Canberra.
- The states and territories: Australian Capital
Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South
Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern
Territory. Each state has its own legislative system.
- Major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.
- Climate: Mostly temperate or tropical. 
Weather cold in the winter.  Summer starts from December to February
and winter from June to August. Australia's general climate warmer Europe, America
and there are many similarities with Southeast Asia.

During the past year, nearly 630,000 international students choose to study in Australia. Australia is a country with an extremely friendly and dynamic, will give you a great learning experience.

 More than 80% of international students feel very satisfied with the overall experience in Australia, surpassed surveyed in other countries to study.
As an international student in Australia, you will experience one of the best education in the world, but most especially at this time of learning takes place outside the classroom. Australia has always been the "magnet" for tourists and people who like to explore. From residential areas to the bustling city or the beautiful beaches, from the rainforest to arid desert, it really is a favorite destination, and as soon as you step off the plane quickly realize why it's popular with students and tourists to this. Australia now has a population of about 22.844 million people.
As an international student, you will have the opportunity to live and study in one of the vibrant, exciting and multicultural world.

Australian education system are distributed as follows:

Australian school program lasts for 12 years and is divided as follows:
- Primary (from grades 1 to 6)
- Secondary school (from Grade 7 to Grade 10)
- Middle School (grades 11 and 12).

- In primary school, the students learn general subjects. All elementary students are not licensed or certificate of graduation.
- At lower secondary level upwards, students are elective subjects including the compulsory subjects and optional subjects. 10th grade students receive certificate from grade 10. 
- At the high school level, students need to learn at specialized aspirations staffed based on graduation and future career orientation. This program ensures department equips students with basic knowledge to study up expected at the level of specialized vocational training / college. So, students need to actively select the required courses and choose accordingly. Students graduating from grade 12 diploma are popular with different names :

Canberra
New South Wales
Northern territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
- ACT Year 12 Certificate
- Higher School Certificate (HSC)
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)
- Senior Certificate
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
- WA Certificate of Education (WACE)

In Australia, high school students in grades 10 and older can learn the common parallel programs within schools and vocational training programs. When secondary school, students can go to work, apprenticeship or college study. Some secondary schools have pre-university training and these programs are often tied to specific university programs. Students of all Australian secondary study at Australian universities, depending on your point of graduation.

Admission time: typically begins in February and ends in early November every year

Australian education:
The education system in Australia longstanding reputation for excellent teaching quality. These universities and schools of Australia is consistently ranked the best in the world. There have been 10 Nobel Prize awarded to Australians. Australia boasts 37 universities funded by the government and two private universities, not to mention a lot of training institutions offering higher degree courses. The University of Sydney is the country's oldest school, established in 1850.
In 2011-2012, there are 7 Australian universities are ranked in the top 200, including the University of Melbourne in position 37, followed by the Australian National University in 38th position.
Australia encourages innovation and independent thinking, combined with an excellent education system and diverse culture, you will find plenty of opportunities once you finish school.

Weather and climate in Australia:
Australia is a country truly special, not only because of its reputation for education, but also because of the beautiful area and a unique climate. The coastal cities often have warm weather all year round. Summer falls between December and February, and extremely hot, the temperature at about 26 to 38 Censius degree. Make sure you bring loose clothing for the summer and do not forget sunglasses and a swimsuit offline. With summer on the occasion of Christmas, do not be surprised if you have to go through Christmas on the beach with a BBQ, a very Australian experience.

June to August are the coldest months, it is winter in Australia. If you study in the north of Australia, like Cairns, north of Brisbane or Ayers Rock, you will not feel too cold because the average temperature of about 20 Cencius degree. Other areas of Australia as Canberra, the temperature can go down to the freezing point during winter.
Learning in a multicultural country like Australia and interesting will give you the opportunity to explore the beautiful scenery and soak up the unique culture here, if you want to travel around the country, you sure to be learned about where you plan to come and bring appropriate clothing.

As an international student, you will have the chance to really live in the style of Australia, and it will be a great experience.

Tuition fees:

Primary school: AU$14,000- AU$15,000/year
Middle school: AU$15,000- AU$16,000/ year
High school: AU$10,000- AU$11,000/ year
Foundation: AU$ 8.000- AU$ 15.000/ year
Diploma: AU$ 12.000- AU$ 15.000/year
Bachelor: AU$ 15.000- AU$ 20.000/year
Master program: AU$ 25.000- AU$ 35.000/year
PhD program: AU$ 20.000- AU$ 35.000/year

* Living cost:   AU$18, 610/year