Adelaide

Education

:Main article: Education in South Australia

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Adelaide is home to much of South Australia's educational instiutions, ranging from Kindergartens to Universities and everything in between. With a focus on attracting international students from South East Asia in particular to study at Adelaide's three universities, it could be considered a "City of Education".

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Adelaide secondary (high) school students typically study under the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) which when completed offers entry into most Australian tertiary institutions (TAFE/University) or to an apprenticeship. A growing number of Adelaide secondary schools however; are now offering the IB program, which allows entry into a variety of international educational oppourtunities.

Related Topics:
SACE - IB

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The city is home to the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and the Flinders University. Also, leading US private university, Carnegie Mellon, is to establish an Adelaide campus that will specialise in IT and government management, offering both Australian and US degrees. The institution is expected to attract students from across Australia and around the world, further enhancing Adelaide’s international recognition as a ‘City of Education’.

Related Topics:
University of South Australia - University of Adelaide - Flinders University - Carnegie Mellon - IT - Degrees

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A number of TAFE (Technical and Further Education) facilities exist in Adelaide. They offer courses and training in further education areas that are not taught at University. Adelaide contains two out of the three South Australian TAFE centers, which are made up of a number of smaller facilities merged into TAFE SA Adelaide North and TAFE SA Adelaide South.

Related Topics:
TAFE - TAFE SA Adelaide North - TAFE SA Adelaide South

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