what year is sixth form in Oz

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Nov 21st 2011, 1:49 am

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Re: what year is sixth form in Oz

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Originally Posted by NJ16

That's a really helpful reply - thanks!

Just so that I'm clear therefore if we were to move say Summer next year when my daughter would be aged 14.5 years we would not have to worry about her having to choose exam subject for quite a few years.

Unlike the situation in reverse (ie Aus - UK) where an Australian child would have to choose GCSE subjects on arrival in UK to start in September.

Is my thinking correct???

Yes, you are spot on :sunglasses: Although she will have to chose electives, but these can be changed right through to year 12, although if they have done them in year 11 its obviously much easier for them.....

Nov 21st 2011, 1:51 am

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Re: what year is sixth form in Oz

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Originally Posted by sportsendurance

Year 9 have Naplan testing similar to the old SATS in the UK.
Year 10's prepare for year 11, year 11 prepare for year 12!! Results in year 11 are not very important. If your kids are good at assignments and copying from the Net they will pass their exams
BoL

Year 11 is important if you want access to year 12! Also, the teachers at our kids school (and Im sure they are not alone) use a programe to check that things are not copied from the internet....also use of PC's isnt allowed in exams