EDM 217 Richelle O. Dordas Hand Outs

Republic of the Philippines
CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

ROXAS CITY MAIN CAMPUS
Fuentes Drive, Roxas City, Capiz
Website: www.capsu.edu.ph email address:roxas@capsu.edu.ph
EDM 217 COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION
RICHELLE O. DORDAS DR. EIMEE D. POTATO

MAED Student Course Facilitator
The Australian education system is considered one of the best education systems in the
world, for both domestic and international students.
It enjoys high standards, a comprehensive curriculum, and highly qualified teachers.
Some of Education Legal Basis and its Revisions
• National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011
• Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2010
• Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
• Higher Education Amendment Act 2008
• Vocational Education and Training Act 2005
• Higher Education Support Act 2003
• Higher Education Act 2001 No 102
• Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000
• Higher Education Act 1988
Accredited: Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)
Member: Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
Agricultural Colleges Association of the Philippines (ACAP)
Australian, State and Territory Government Responsibilities

Education and training is a shared responsibility of the Australian (Federal) Government and
the individual State and Territory Governments.
Public Education
Government schools (public schools)are run by the respective state government agency.
They offer free education; however, many government schools ask parents to pay a
contribution fee and a materials and services charge for stationery, textbooks, sports,
uniforms, school camps and other schooling costs that are not covered under government
funding.
Government schools may be further categorized into:
open or comprehensive
selective
special, and;
specialist
Private Education
Private schools or non-government schools operate under the authority of state or territory
governments and receive government funding but are not operated by government education
departments.
Non-government schools are:
Catholic Schools
Independent Schools
Preschool
Preschool and pre-prep in Australia are relatively unregulated and are not compulsory.
The first exposure of Australian children is to learn with others outside of traditional
parenting called daycare or a parent-run playgroup.
Preschool education is separate from primary school in all states and territories, except
Western Australia and Queensland where pre-school education is taught as part of the
primary school system.
Primary Schools
Primary and secondary schools are compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16. School
education is for 13 years, divided into: primary school for 7 or 8 years, from kindergarten or
preschool to year 6 or 7. Secondary school for 3 to 4 years - years 7 to 10 or years 8 to 10.
Government primary schools are free of attendance charge while Catholic and independent
schools usually charge attendance fees.
Common Ages
Secondary Schools
Secondary schools in Australia are also called high schools and colleges (or junior,
intermediate, or senior colleges).
They vary across each Australian state and territory, but they generally cover Year 7 to Year
10 (compulsory period of education) and beyond to Year 12.
Middle School
Middle school models are relatively uncommon as students go directly from primary school
to secondary school.
As an alternative to the middle school model, some secondary schools divided their grades
into:
Junior High School (Years 7, 8, 9 and 10)
Senior High School (Years 11 and 12)
Some have three levels:
Junior (Years 7 and 8)
Intermediate (Years 9 and 10)
Senior (Years 11 and 12).
Combined Schools
Combined schools are schools that have classes from both primary and secondary year
levels. These schools may be located in an urban, regional or rural area and can be
government or non-government schools.
Central schools are predominantly, but not exclusively, government schools located in a
rural areal that provides both primary and lower secondary education to students, usually
concluding at Year 10.
Tertiary Education
Tertiary education (or higher education) in Australia is primarily a study at university or a
Registered Training Organization (RTO) studying Diploma or above in order to receive a
qualification or further skills and training.
A higher education provider is a body that is established and recognized by or under the law
of the Australian Government, a State, the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern
Territory. VET (Vocational Education and Training) providers, both public and private are
registered by state and territory governments.
Mixed-Sex and Single-Sex Education
In Australia, both government and non-government schools operate co-educational and
single-sex educational environments for students. But most of number of schools are co-
educational, with few government schools operating single-sex schools.
All government single-sex schools are secondary schools.
The majority of single-sex schools in Australia are non- government or independent schools,
like Catholic independent schools. However, most of the government schools, are co-
educational schools.
Postgraduate Education
Masters degree programs take 1-2 years to complete. The course of study is usually
two years after a bachelor degree; however, a master' s degree can be obtained in one
year if the student' s bachelor degree was obtained with honors.
A full-time PhD normally takes three years. Some students take longer, but this
usually depends on registration and funding arrangements. Part-time PhDs in Australia
can take up to six years, but this mode of study isn't normally available to international
students.
Comparison of Australian and Philippine Educational System
Australia’s 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, subjects being taught, campuses and uniforms.
Both Australia and the Philippines have a grading system to admit a student to universities.
School types are very similar in both private and public universities in both countries.
Public universities in the Philippines are divided into two groups:
(a) the state universities and colleges
(b) and the local colleges and universities
While in Australia, there are 39 public universities on the other hand, is the only national
provider of both vocational courses and skilled training programs so far.
Classifications of qualifications in the Philippines are very similar to the ones provided by
the Australia’s tertiary educational system.
Class sessions in the Philippines vary, depending on subjects’ availability and students’
flexibility.
The government funding has an enormous impact on the tertiary education system in both
countries.
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 which means that an applicant can
study first and repay later. 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 Manila stand a
chance to receive a colossal amount of funding.
Scholarships are only granted to brilliant students.
Subjects taught in the Philippine universities completely focus on mandated subjects, for
instance life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal (the national hero of the country), three subjects of
Filipino language, basic math and science, and Filipino culture.
Whereas in Australia it is diverse, TAFE (Technical and Further Education, for instance,
focalizes its courses on developing or enhancing students’ skills.
Some college campuses in the Philippines have three educational levels namely primary,
secondary and tertiary. They are in one campus. While in Australia, it is different as these
three levels are put on separated campuses. In terms of uniform, major catholic universities
in the Philippines are on compulsory uniform policy. Australian tertiary colleges do not
oblige their students to wear uniform.

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CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

EDM 217 COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION

RICHELLE O. DORDAS DR. EIMEE D. POTATO

Australian, State and Territory Government Responsibilities

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