Before deciding and choosing a place to study abroad. There is someone who understands that you are familiar with the education system abroad, from dominoqq online elementary schools to tertiary institutions.

Overseas Education System Following 7 Countries

1. Australia
Schools in Australia are divided into 2 groups, namely public and private schools. More schools with the type of “Joint Education” (accept male and female students) with several private high school awards. In general, primary and secondary education in Australia is the same as in Indonesia, which is 12 years. Compulsory education in Australia up to grade 10. Grades 11 and 12 are referred to as high school. After graduating from 12th grade, students will get a High School Education Certificate qualification from their respective states; who accept entry to universities in Australia and abroad.

2. Singapore
In general, the duration of basic education in Singapore is the same as in Indonesia which is 6 years, consisting of a basic program for 4 years and followed by a program that is compiled for 2 years. At the end of the sixth year, students will take the PSLE ​​(Primary School Leaving Examination) exam. The curriculum focuses on English, native languages ​​such as Chinese, Malay or Tamil, as well as mathematics, natural knowledge, music, fine arts and crafts, sports and social education. After passing the PSLE ​​exam, students will move to high school with an ‘O curriculum for 4 years or‘ N level for 5 years, according to individual abilities. This curriculum contains English, mother tongue, as well as mathematics, science and humanities. In the third year, students can choose to take arts, science, business administration or engineering majors. The final exam is the Singapore-Cambridge General Education Certificate ‘Ordinary’ (CGE level ‘O’) or ‘Normal’ (CGE level ‘N’). Through this curriculum, students are drilled and learn how to think critically.

3. Malaysia
In Malaysia, there are several types of schools, namely National High Schools that use Malay as an introduction, and Nationality Schools that use English, Mandarin or Tamil as an introduction. In general, the length of basic education in Malaysia is the same as in Indonesia, which is 6 years. At the end of the sixth year, students will take the UPSR (Low School Assessment Exam). After graduating from UPSR, students continue to secondary school which may be divided into 2 levels. Levels 1 to 3 are called Low Medium or 1-3 forms; while grades 4 through 5 are called High Intermediates or forms 4-5 where students are offered special programs such as science, literature and technical.

4. New Zealand
Schools in New Zealand start at the age of 5 years, their academic year is from January to December. In general, the length of primary and secondary education in New Zealand is 13 years. Primary School until year 8, then Secondary School until year 13. Compulsory education in New Zealand is until year 10. After year 10, students may continue to Diploma to study certain skills.

5. United Kingdom
In general, the length of basic education in the UK is the same as in Indonesia, which is 6 years. After graduating from Elementary School (Primary Education), students continue to the Secondary Education level which has a duration of 4 years. After graduating from compulsory education for 10 years, students will receive a certificate named GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Students usually take about 10 subjects that are assessed (depending on the subjects taken) through a combination of assignments and written examinations.

6. United States
In general, the length of primary and secondary education in the United States is the same as in Indonesia, which is 12 years. Basic education at Primary School for 5 years, then Secondary School for 7 years. After graduating from 12th grade, students will get a recognized High School Diploma to enter Colleges and Universities in the United States.

7. Switzerland
The compulsory school system usually includes primary and secondary education. Before that, children usually go to kindergarten, but it is not necessary. Students are separated depending on whether they speak French, German or Italian. At the end of elementary school (or at the beginning of middle school), students are separated according to their capacities and career interests in several sections. Students who aspire to a high school academic career (named Gymnasium or Kantonsschule) must be prepared for further study and maturity (usually obtained after 12 or 13 years of school at the age of 18/19). Students who intend to pursue trade or work complete only 3 additional years before entering vocational education that is regulated by federal law and is based on private business cooperation that offers educational positions and public schools that offer compulsory free schooling to work educators. This “dual system” which is called splitting academic and vocational training has a continuation in the higher education system.

Well, that’s a little information about the education system abroad that you need to know.

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