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In Australia, after preschool, which is not compulsory, children begin primary school, usually after their fifth birthday. In New South Wales the first year is called 'kindy' (kindergarten), in Victoria 'prep' (preparatory school), and in South Australia 'reception'; students then continue on to 'grade one' through to 'grade six', before 2014, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland, primary school continued on to 'grade seven'. However, the governments, in an act of uniformity, agreed that by 2014 all states will conclude primary schooling at 'year six'. Students now begin secondary school (also known as high school) in 'year seven' and continue to 'year twelve'. Year seven/eight is generally referred to as the junior school, nine/ten is referred to as 'middle school' and year ten/eleven through to twelve as 'senior school'. After year twelve, students may pursue tertiary education at university or TAFE (technical and further education). The general term for people in primary, secondary and tertiary education is 'students' |
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