Editing Prom (section)

== In Australia ==
In Australia, formals are usually held in the spring and summer months for students in Year 10 and Year 12. Some schools may also organise a formal-style event for Year 11 students, aptly named a "social". These events are widely considered to be a "rite of passage" for students.

Traditionally the equivalent of an American prom was called a "deb" short for "debutante ball" in Australia. Later known as a "formal". 

In some schools, Year 10 formals are not sanctioned or officially supported, as few students finish formal education at Year 10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Year 10 Formal Notice |url=https://bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/bass-h/www/news/2022/9/year-10-formal-notice.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=bass-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=A letter to Year 10 from Mr Kingsley |url=https://nowra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/n/nowra-h/www/news/2019/10/a-letter-to-year-10-from-mr-kingsley.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=nowra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> However Year 12 formals are typically officially sanctioned, with the school organising the event.