Western Australia Schools - Information

Perth, capital of Western Australia, is closer to South East Asia than it is to Sydney and the state of Western Australia stretches from the Timor sea in the north to the Southern Ocean above Antarctica in the south. Perth is a modern city that sits astride the Swan River, not far from Fremantle and beautiful sandy beaches downriver on the coast. Rottnest Island is a short ferry trip off the coast from Fremantle.

Western Australia’s vastness offers a great diversity of environments and a diverse range of agriculture from cereal and irrigation crops through fruit and vines to open grazing of beef and lamb. Fisheries, forestry and vast natural mineral resources including iron ore, diamonds and natural gas give a good picture of the state’s impressive natural endowments, not to mention the many spectacular and beautiful natural attractions from its beaches and coastline to its deserts and fascinating rock formations. Perth is a cosmopolitan, affordable and friendly city that serves as the hub and centre of the state’s life and activity.
 
State schools in Western Australia are modern, first-rate institutions with up to date facilities and computer technology. Standards are well-regulated and monitored for excellence at a state and national level. Specialised programmes such as the arts, music, dance theatre and media studies benefit from purpose-built facilities. International students are able to choose from approved schools having available places and homestay placements are provided for those not staying with family or relatives.

The curriculum covers English and other languages, the arts, maths and science, society and the environment, technology, and health and physical education. Education is delivered by university-trained teachers and international students have the assistance of Overseas Student Co-ordinators who assist them with everything from accommodation and living arrangements to succeeding in their English studies and overall education. Progress is monitored with regular testing and Year 12 students can sit the Tertiary Entrance Examination (TEE), which enables them to apply for university admission both around Australia and overseas.

Classrooms are multicultural in composition so that international students can mix with local students from a wide range of backgrounds in a safe and friendly environment that makes study enjoyable and enables the formation of friendships that last beyond the confines of school.