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How long do kids in Australia go to school for?
School education is 13 years and divided into: Primary school – Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7. Secondary school – Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10. Senior secondary school – Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.
How long is an average Australian school day?
The typical school day in Australia is from 9am until 3.30pm and lunch is eaten at school, with a shorter break in the mid morning. Many schools operate before and after school clubs to cater for working parents.
How many days does a child go to school?
District option to meet either minimum hours per school year or days per school year. For all grades, hours only apply if board submits an acceptable plan under which students will receive the educational equivalent of 180 days.
What age is Year 7 in Australia?
Intermediate / Middle School (Secondary School)
| Age | New Zealand | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 | Year 7 | Primary School |
| 12 – 13 | Year 8 | Year 7 |
| 13 – 14 | High School | Year 8 |
| 14 – 15 | High School | Year 9 |
What grade is a 6 year old in Australia?
Australia
| Year | Ages | School |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten/Prep | 5–6 | Primary |
| Grade or Year 1 | 6–7 | |
| Grade or Year 2 | 7–8 | |
| Grade or Year 3 | 8–9 |
Who has the longest school day?
The school day was 4 hours 40 minutes in the United Kingdom and 3 hours 45 minutes in Germany. Japan, however, had the most school days per year–220 days–compared with 180 days for France and the United States. The German school year was 185 days, while U.K. school kids attended classes for 190 days.
What grade is a 13 year old in Australia?
Australia
| Year | Ages | School |
|---|---|---|
| Grade or Year 6 | 11–12 | Primary |
| Grade or Year 7 | 12–13 | Secondary |
| Grade or Year 8 | 13–14 | |
| Grade or Year 9 | 14–15 |
How many days is the school year in Australia?
The Australian school year lasts about 180 days. Each one has 4 semesters for which students must receive 4-semester grades. It is also important that the Australian academic year begins in mid-December. Public schools account for 71% of the total number, the rest – private.
When do new students start school in Australia?
Mon 1 Feb 2021 – Thu 1 Apr 2021 New students start Tue 1 Feb. Continuing students return Tue 2 Feb.
When do the remote schools in Australia start?
Mon 1 Feb 2021 – Fri 9 Apr 2021 Remote schools (except Gunbalanya School) start Tue 2 Feb. Term 2 2021 Mon 19 Apr 2021 – Fri 25 Jun 2021 Term 3 2021
When do college term 3 start in Australia?
Term 3 2021 Tue 20 Jul 2021 – Fri 24 Sep 2021 Colleges start on Mon 19 July. Term 4 2021 Mon 11 Oct 2021 – Thu 16 Dec 2021 Check with your college to confirm finish date.