[nicando]

hi,

can anyone please tell me what age children are when they do their main exams in Australia's high schools before they leave?

thanks

 

[Dolly]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

They will be in Year 12 so between 17 and 18.

Dolly

 

[nicando]

thanks for that. I'm pleased I joined this site as it is going to be so useful. My eldest daughter is 10 and I have been concerned about how moving would affect her education, as were not planning to move for 2-2 1/2 years. (doing alot of planning and research at the moment). Here in the Uk they do their school leaving exams at 15 /16 then have the option of staying on or going to college before uni. . She'll be pleased when I tell her her school years will be extended, lol.

Thanks again

 

[kaz101]

Kids can leave school before year 12 though since some don't get their year 12 certificate (an issue in regional areas that I've heard about recently).

Regards,
Karen

 

[Dolly]

Yep, if your child wants to do an apprenticeship or 'drops out' then they can leave at 16. Most kids stay on to get their certificate though.

Dolly