Pre School

For kiddies aged around 4 - 6 years. This is usually in or near the Prmary School. Very basic education; playing with things, painting, etc.

Primary School

Ages 6 to around 12. There are usually 7 years spent here, namely Kindergarten and years 1 through 6. This is where all the basic subjects are taught. At the end of primary school, your typical rugrat will know the basic maths operations inside out, have a firm grasp of the english language, including most common grammar, have a basic idea of the sciences and have done lots of sportie type things. Foreign languages are also taught at a low level.

High School

In most states, this is 6 years long (years 7 to 12), but in some (ie the A.C.T.), it is only 4 years long, with the final 2 years being completed in College. Typical ages are 13 to 18. High school students should have learnt all the subjects to basic adult levels or above by the end of year 10. There are also numerous electives such as languages, arts, extra sciences, outdoor ed, etc.

University

This is for the 19+ people, and can last as long as you want it to. Just about all imaginable courses can be found at at least one Australian University.

TAFE

TAFE (Technical and Further Education) is another option to university. It is effectively a trade school, and hands out diplomas and such like for all sorts of things.

Apprenticeships

Another option for tertiary education. These are taken directly with a business.