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Australia 's population is now more than 19 million.
More than 100 ethnic groups are represented in Australia
, making Australia one of the most culturally diverse
countries in the world.
Australia has six states and
two territories, which include Australian Capital Territory
(ACT) , New South Wales (NSW) , Victoria (VIC), Tasmania
(TAS) , Queensland (QLD) , South Australia (SA), Northern
Territory (NT) and Western Australia (WA).
Australia
has the third largest number of international students
in the English-speaking world behind the USA and UK
. In some countries Australia is the students' first
choice study destination.
Australian qualifications
and institutions are recognised globally for their
high quality and excellence. Graduates from Australia
are very successful in finding jobs and hold prominent
positions worldwide. Additionally, they are readily
accepted for postgraduate study at leading international
universities.
Distinguishing Australia from many other
countries is the Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF). The AQF allows students to move easily from
one level of study to the next and from one institution
to another as long as they satisfy student visa requirements.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) enables students
to receive credit toward a qualification for knowledge
and skills gained through previous study. Even if students
partially complete an AQF qualification they are issued
with a Statement of Attainment.
The diagram below is
Australian Qualification Framework. (AQF)
(Source: Australia Education International)
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