While many cultures push their children to be academic and heavily focus on test scores, the Australian education system helps to give children a bit more choice regarding what they study, based on what they like.
There is also the recognition that university is not the only path to be chosen, with apprenticeships, learning a trade, gap years, and entry level jobs all acceptable choices after high school finishes.

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