The Australian and German education systems share both similarities and differences. Both systems aim to provide students with a comprehensive education and prepare them for their future. Both countries have compulsory education laws for children and young people. The subjects offered are similar and include mathematics, English/German, science, and social studies. Unlike Germany, Australia focuses on the personal and character development of a student. There is an attempt to promote each individual. The teachers are often like buddies. In Australia, compulsory schooling is shorter, lasting from age 6 to 15, whereas in Germany it lasts from age 6 to 18. Additionally, the school structure in Australia is more flexible than in Germany, with a stronger separation between different types of schools. Australia also does not have centralized final exams like the Abitur in Germany, and the school year typically starts in January and ends in December, unlike Germany where it runs from August to July. Despite these differences, both systems share the goal of providing students with a good education and preparing them for their future.
~Eva