Emeline Albracht: Hello there,In Australia we have 13 years of primary school. The first year, when you turn 5, is called Prep. (Although I think it is called different things in different states of Australia). Then, you have Grades 1 to 6 (for primary school). Then Years 7 to 12 for High School. So, it sounds like you would come from your 11th grade in Estonia and go into year 11 in Australia. (I think that's right...maybe someone else might know better). It will, of course, depend on your English level and whether your new school thinks that you would do well at a Year 11 level. If they think your English isn't good enough then you might start at Year 10 level,. (Your English seems pretty good to me, I don't think you would start any lower than Year 10). I studied Piano Performance degree at the Victorian College of the Arts, which is now affiliated with the University of Melbourne. It was an excellent performance course, and their vocal section was very good. ! Other places to look at might be the Sydney Conservatorium of music, or Adelaide University. Hope this is useful - good luck!!...Show more
Marcelle Vanlith: prep & grades 1 - 6 are primary school in australiayears 7 - 12 are secondary schoolmaybe victorian college of the arts in melbourne to study singing
Charline Granes: The average schooling system in Australia is: - Kindergarten, when you are 3-4 years old (stage before primary)Kindergarten is optional though and here children just to activities and games, learning simple skills and how to get along with other kids. It's supposed to familiarise them with a schooling environment. - Prep, the first stage of primary then grades 1-6. (you finish primary at age 12)- High school/secondary college (years 7-12) This is sort of like your middle school and high school put together. Most people in their last year of high school are 18 or so years old so you will probably be able to study year 12 if you want to when y! ou get here. Depending on what level you are at you may be put! in year 11 or so but your English is pretty good. You shouldn't have a problem getting into a school.- College/University This is where you study whatever subjects you have chosen to study. Depending on you VCE score you can get into different universities and courses. So 13 years of schooling. I have heard of Victorian College of the Arts but I don't know much about it. I'm pretty sure there is a large music school in Sydney too, and other places ;) Sorry, I don't really know much about universities since I'm still in high school :) Good luck :) x...Show more
Brock Hladik: Marek, Australia, has a similar system to us except for the different curriculum. You would be finishing year 11 there in Estonia, so you would go to year 12 in Australia. I think you would repeat year 11, then progress to year 12.In Australia they have a great system, as in year 12, you do a graduating exam called the Higher School Certificate, based on your marks, this also has bearing if you ge! t to university over there or not. Also has a lot of bearing what you wish to major in.Australia, has more recognized universities world wide than anywhere else for the standard of excellence, similar to our McGill University, which is also highly rated.Best wishes and good luck, you guys are moving to a great country....Show more
Cassey Hollinghurst: There are 13 years of schooling in most state/territories of Australia.A 17 year old born from 1 May onwards would usually be put into Year 11 (before 1 May would be Year 12).If you move to Melbourne, Melbourne (and the rest of the State of Victoria) has a program called the VCE, and as such, you will most likely be put into Year 11, and required to complete 2 years of school in order to receive your VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education - the equivalent of a "high school diploma"). However, in some cases, they give you recognition of prior learning (i.e. what you've previously learned overseas), and let you advance to! Year 12 - there is a list of countries, however, Estonia isn't on it. ! Most likely, you should inquire with VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority - the Government department which operates the VCE) to find out whether your current studies make you eligible for recognition of prior learning, and thus to see if you'd be eligible to advance to Year 12. However, I doubt this, as the minimum requirements to be awarded the VCE are:-3 units of one English subject-3 x unit 3+4 of any subjects-4 more units, any units of your choiceBasically, the way the system works is that each unit is equivalent to a semester of work, and the most subjects schools will let students have is 6. The recognition part really counts at English, and the 4 extra units required. If you can get recognition from VCAA for the studies you've done in Estonia, then most likely, you can do the VCE at Year 12, and graduate at the end of next year. However, if you can't get recognition, it may become complicated....Show more
Lu Snide: Australia has 12 years of educ! ation.Up to year 6 is primary education then up to year 12 is High school.Edit: A child must be at least 4 years & 9 months to start school.Anything before that is called pre-school and is separate from formal education.The first year of school is called kindergarten....Show more
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