Education in the Australian Capital Territory

Education in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is like school for kids who live in a special area of Australia called the Australian Capital Territory.

The ACT has lots of different types of schools like primary schools, high schools, and colleges. These schools are run by the government, which means that they are paid for by taxes that people in the ACT pay.

In the ACT, kids can start going to school when they are around five years old. This is called starting primary school. When they finish primary school, they can move on to high school. High school is where kids go until they finish their final exams, which are called the Higher School Certificate exams.

After high school, kids can go to college if they want to continue their education. College is where you can study things like engineering, science, and business.

The ACT also has schools that are specific to certain groups of people. For example, there are schools for students who want to focus on sports or music.

Finally, the ACT government is responsible for making sure that all schools in the ACT follow certain rules and keep kids safe. This means that they make sure that teachers are trained properly, that schools are clean and safe, and that kids are learning what they need to know.