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What are some similarities between Australia and USA?
Originally Answered: What are the similarities between Australia and America? They are surprisingly similar, we are a mixed population, mostly based on immigrants and their descendants, we both speak English (well sort of), and we’re both robust democracies with similar Laws and culture.
What is the difference between American and Australian schools?
In the US, children go to elementary, middle, and then high school. In Australia, students go to primary (up to grade 6) and then high school (grades 7-12). Grades 9 through 12 in Australia correspond with high school in the US. Students complete their course credit and college entrance exam—the SATs—in year 12.
Is college in America the same as University in Australia?
In the US, a university is a group of schools or colleges all operating together. Both colleges and universities can issue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. However, in Australia, there is a big difference between colleges and universities. Colleges may operate independently or as a part of a university.
What is US Year 9 Australia?
I’m Australian, but I think that in the US it goes: Yr 9 – Freshman. Yr 10 – Sophomore. Yr 11 – Junior.
What are grades called in Australia?
Australia
| Year | Ages | School |
|---|---|---|
| Grade or Year 5 | 10–11 | Primary |
| Grade or Year 6 | 11–12 | |
| Grade or Year 7 | 12–13 | Secondary |
| Grade or Year 8 | 13–14 |
Is college in Australia free?
Australia was the first country to make higher education free at the point of entry, but then require repayment based on a percentage of future income. There is no such thing as student loan default in Australia. There is no student loan default but the government pays a heavy price due to loan subsidies and bad debt.