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Why your child should study a language at school
With the federal government recently allocating funding towards improving the uptake of languages in schools, we take a look at the benefits for your child.
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How independent public schools may change Australian education
Earlier this year, the federal government pledged $70 million to assist public schools to exercise greater autonomy through the Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative.
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What the Budget means for your child's schooling
Released in May, the federal government's Budget will see Australian families facing a number of changes, many of which will affect school and further education.
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Sampling tertiary study during the high school years
If your child is in their last few years of school, you may not be aware that they can sample tertiary study before they graduate.
Selective entry schooling in Victoria
Selective entry schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for academically gifted students. There are four government sector selective entry high schools in Victoria.
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Early childhood programs and their benefits
Early childhood programs are an important first step towards compulsory schooling, giving children a head start on their education and the skills necessary to succeed in their first year of school.
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School leadership opportunities for your child
As early as primary school, your child will have numerous opportunities to hone their leadership potential.
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Survey reveals the cost of an Australian school education
A survey conducted by the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) has exposed the price of an Australian school education, revealing the costs parents can expect to pay to put their children through the government, Catholic and independent school sectors.&
Victorian Government announces plans for online school exams
Victorian school exams could soon be completed online under an assessment overhaul proposed by the state government.
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Top schools in New South Wales for 2013 revealed
The top schools in New South Wales have been revealed, determined by each school's proportion of students who achieved a score of 90% or above in an HSC study.
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Top 20 schools in Victoria
VCE results are not only a measure of individual students' performance against their cohort; they also provide a good indication of school's academic excellence for parents choosing a school.
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The advantages and disadvantages of homework
The purpose of homework is to bridge the gap between children's learning at school and at home, but just how relevant is it to the modern generation?
An update on independent public schools
The federal government has committed to assisting a quarter of the country's public schools to gain independent status by 2017.
Read moreWhat to do if your child wants to change schools
It can be difficult to know what to do when your child wants to change schools. To help, we've provided a short checklist to help you navigate the process.
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New online opportunities for Australian students
Online education is expanding in Australia, with a host of new opportunities available to students at secondary level.
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