Education in Queensland
Education in Queensland is the responsibility of the Department of Education. The Queensland school system is based around Queensland state schools, independent schools and catholic schools.[1] Schooling in Queensland begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of study. Primary schools is from Year 1 to 6 while high school or secondary school is from Year 7 to 12.
Upon completion of 12 years of schooling students receive a Queensland Certificate of Education and an Overall Position ranking used for tertiary education entrance.[1]
My School provides information about individual schools in Australia. Many schools are finding it difficult to fill teacher vacancies.[2] In recent year Queensland has seen an increase in home schooling enrolments.[2] The state has seven distance education schools.[3]
History
The first school in Queensland opened in 1826. It provided education for the children of convicts from the first settlement in Moreton Bay.[4] In 1860 the Education Act was enacted. It placed all primary education under one general and comprehensive system controlled by the Board of General Education.[4] Under the Act, education in Queensland is free, secular and compulsory.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Queensland school system". The State of Queensland. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b Walsh, Hannah (2 April 2022). "Queensland education review prompts advocates to call for schooling changes". ABC News. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Distance Education". Department of Education. The State of Queensland. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Chronology of education in Queensland". Department of Education. The State of Queensland. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
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