A Closer Look at the Educational Systems of the Selected Countries of the World

“Benchmarking is learning the best from the best practices of the world's best
educational systems.”

“As a future teacher, you shall be guided by UNESCO's principle on that

Education is for All and that this education is anchored on the Five Pillars which
are:

1.) Learning to Know 2.) Learning to Do 3.) Learning to Be

4.) Learning to Live together 5.) Learning to transform.

Educational system of the sample countries:

1. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA

 Australia, called by many as the last paradise on earth, has a high quality
educational system.
 Many students from all over the world go to Australia to study.
 The educational system in Australia is similar with that of Canada and
England.
a) PRIMARY EDUCATION
 Primary Schools- 6 years  Compulsory Education
 High school- 6 years  6 to 12 years old
-junior high school (year 7-  Provided by government and
year 10) nongovernment primary
-senior high school (year 11- schools.
year 12)  However, in most states,
 College/ University- 3 to 6 children start primary school at
years the age of five when they
 Students who intend to go enroll in preparatory or
to college or university kindergarten year.
entrance examination b) JUNIOR SECONDARY LEVEL
 Other students may get a  for four years
job after year ten; or  12 to 16 years old
 Go to a Technical and  At the end, a Junior
Further Education (TAFE) Secondary Certificate of
College to learn technical Education (Year 10
skills. Certificate) is awarded.
c) SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL
 16 to 18 years old
 No longer compulsory
education.
 Offered by government and
nongovernment providers.
 Senior Secondary Certificate
of Education (Year 12
Certificate) is awarded at the
end of the senior secondary
level.
d) HIGHER EDUCATION
 to enable individuals to
develop their capabilities.
 to advance knowledge and
understanding.
 aid the application of
knowledge.
 enable individuals to adapt
and learn.
 contribute to democratic
civilized society.
Universities:
o autonomous
o self-accredited institutions
o established by Federal, State
or Territory legislation
Academic year:
o begins with the
undergraduate level
o a Senior Secondary
Certificate of Education is
required for admission
o university education leads to
a bachelor's degree.
A graduate with a bachelor's
degree:
 can proceed to a one-year to
two-year post graduate course
leading to a postgraduate
diploma.
 A student who has qualified
for a bachelor's degree
(Honours) may proceed to a
master's degree.
 A student who has qualified
for a bachelor's degree
(Honours) may proceed to
study for doctorate usually
Ph.D.