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Australian Education International (AEI) Australian Education International (AEI), is the international arm of the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. It supports the sustainable development of a world-class and globally connected international education and training system in Australia
Building the Education Revolution (BER) The Australian Government's BER Program provides infrastructure funding for Australia's schools, and is a critical component of the Government's economic stimulus package. Includes lists of schools around the nation which have been allocated funding and links to Building the Education Revolution National Coordinator's Implementation Report
Department of Education, Tasmania Web site of the State Department of Education, which is responsible for primary and secondary education, library and information services, vocational education and training, children's services, assessment and certification, and youth affairs
edna.edu.au edna is a network of the Australian education and training community. It provides a gateway to services and resources for education and training. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education. edna is a joint initiative of the State and Territory Governments, and the Australian Government, through their education departments
Education in Tasmania, Australia Provides a detailed description of the education sector in Tasmania, highlighting Tasmania's appeal as a destination for international students
Government education and training, Tasmania Tasmanian Government website providing information for international students on the public education and training system in Tasmania. Includes details of government schools and the Tasmanian Academy, and the practical learning institution, the Tasmanian Polytechnic, which has English Language Centres at Hobart and Launceston. Details of courses, dates and fees, and how to apply are provided. The website is available in a number of Asian languages
Huon LINC (Learning and Information Network Centre) Huon LINC provides the Huon Valley community with access to information services and lifelong learning opportunities by bringing together under one roof a range of government and community organisations and services, including meeting rooms, Huonville Library, and Huonville Online Access Centre
Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) MCEETYA comprises state, territory, Australian and New Zealand government ministers responsible for the portfolios of education, employment, training and youth affairs. Papua New Guinea, Norfolk Island and East Timor have observer status. The role of the Council is to coordinate strategic policy at the national level, to negotiate and develop national agreements, reporting, and the sharing of resources and information
Study in Australia The official Australian Government web site for advice on study in Australia, including information on courses, institutions, study and living costs, application processes, and visa requirements (non-English versions available)
Tasmanian education system Overview of the education system in Tasmania: the government schools option, delivering education from kindergarten to senior secondary level; the non-government schools option; and, home education
Tasmanian Qualifications Authority (TQA) The TQA advises the Minister on matters relating to qualifications. It is responsible for course accreditation of senior secondary, vocational education and training, and higher education, and for assessment and certification of courses for the Certificate of Education (TCE). The TQA also registers providers of VET and higher education
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