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Philippines Comparisoncontrast - Edusystem
Philippines Comparisoncontrast - Edusystem
Philippines
Society classifies education as a continuous learning process that
contributes to the succession of skill development. Education is a key to success.
Education is divided into three main levels: the primary, secondary and the
tertiary. Tertiary level is where a student has to formulate, unravel or even come
to a decision with complex problems.
Comparing the similarities and differences of the tertiary educational
systems of two different countries such as Australia and the Philippines is very
testing and very educational. It is testing in a way that a test of resourcefulness in
research is involved to find information to construct this essay with facts and
transparency. And it is educational as the reader will know the differences and
similarities of Australias tertiary educational system and the one in the
Philippines. Australias tertiary educational system and the one in the Philippines
have similarities in terms of students admission, classification of qualifications
and class sessions. The differences between the two tertiary education systems
are financial aid from the government, subject being taught, campuses and
uniforms.
Both Australia and the Philippines has a grading system to admit a student
to universities. This means that universities in both countries are using a grading
system as a guide for student admission. In the Philippines, before a student can
enrol in private or public colleges, the student has to undertake a national
examination to demonstrate the students literacy in various subjects, such as
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Bachelor Degree within a four year course. Masteral and Doctoral Degree are for
another two years. Some private institutions in both countries can offer a two
year certificate or diploma courses. TAFE colleges offer a diploma course such
as information technology and some skill enhancing courses. Similarly public
colleges in the Philippines such as BCAT (Bicol Colleges of Arts and Trades) also
offer diploma and graduate courses teaching engineering and mechanical skills.
Class sessions in the Philippines vary, depending on subjects availability
and students flexibility. Those students who wish to attend a class in the
morning, or afternoon, or in the evening class should enrol with the
corresponding subjects. Summer class sessions are offered in most of the
universities in the Philippines. In Australia similar class sessions are presented.
Despite the above mentioned similarities between the Australian tertiary
education system and the one in the Philippines, there are differences when it
comes to the government funding, subjects, campuses and uniforms.
The government funding has an enormous impact on the tertiary
education system in each country. Education is regarded as a very important
aspect of their life in Australia. That is why the government tries to support its
students with financial aid such as HECS, which means that an applicant can
study first and repay later to HECS. In addition, AUSTUDY and Youth Allowances
and some other form of scholarships are offered in some universities. Whereas,
in Philippine the government only concentrates on the major state universities.
The University of the Philippines and other major universities around metro
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Philippines
Australia
Same or Different
National Secondary
Achievement Test (NSAT) 1990
National Achievement Test
Private and Public University
Associates, Certificate and
Diplomas offered in private and
public institution 2 year course
Bachelor Degree 4 year course
Masteral Degree 2 year course
Doctoral Degree 2 year course
Morning Class
Evening Class
Afternoon Class
Summer Class
Private university and institution
are not funded by government
Public university funded by
government but huge budget in
major university
Scholarships
Mandated subject
Same
Same
Same
Morning Class
Evening Class
Afternoon Class
Different
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Different
Different
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Topic: Comparison and Contrast: Tertiary Education System in Australia
and the Philippines
I.
II.
Similarities
A. Entrance test or Admission of Student
a. NSAT or NAT and HSC
B. Classification of Qualification
a. both are similar in term of classifying the students
qualification
C. Class Session
a. morning, afternoon and evening class
b. summer class in the Philippines
III.
Differences
A. Financial aid from the government
a. Philippines only concentrate on major universities in
Manila
b. Australian universities are funded by government
B. Subjects being thought
a. mandated subjects on Philippines universities
b. TAFE focus on skills and vocational
C. Campuses and Uniforms
a. three level of universities are in one school in the
Philippines
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