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76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne, WA 6010. Located in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne, the campus covers about 22 hectares. It is less than 100 metres from Swanbourne Station on the Fremantle Train Line, with train, bus, bike and car transport options available.
Early Learning Centre; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School
Independent day and boarding school for boys
Academic support is provided with an open-door tutoring system on weekdays; Heads of Residence coordinate wellbeing and connect students with nurses, psychologists, Chaplain and other support staff as needed.
Australia
Uniting Church
Transperth school bus services are available to Scotch College students; in addition to regular Transperth services, bus costs are charged to Horizons West accounts; check Transperth for up-to-date routes and schedules.
Boarding is offered for boys in Years 7 to 12. The Boarding Houses are Robinson Residence (Middle School) and Syme Residence (Senior School). Boarding Houses house around 10% of the student population, supported by a dedicated team of boarding and academic staff; six families live onsite to provide daily care and guidance. The Head of Residence lives onsite and oversees student wellbeing, with a Housemother assigned to each Boarding House. Scotch runs a Taigh Programme to help first-time boarders build friendships and confidence, including weekly online meetings and in-person orientation camps. An open-door tutoring system operates on weekday evenings to support homework and study.
Senior School summer uniform features khaki shorts, a khaki short-sleeved shirt, a house tie, short khaki socks with school tops, plain black lace-up leather shoes, and an optional school pullover. Winter uniform (Years 8–11) includes grey melange trousers, a black leather belt, a Scotch maroon blazer, a long-sleeved white shirt, a house tie, grey socks, plain black lace-up leather shoes, and an optional school pullover; Year 12 students wear a striped blazer. Summer and winter uniforms are worn according to term and year level.
Catering is provided by Chartwells. Outside of school hours, meals are eaten in the College Dining Room; during the school day, morning tea and lunch are prepared in the Dining Room and served at the Middle School or Senior School Canteens. Dining is generally alfresco, with meals selected from the servery. The evening meal includes two protein options, a vegetarian option, vegetables and salads, plus dessert. Fresh fruit is available in the Dining Room, Canteen and Residences and is replenished regularly. Weekly menus are published in the Boarding Newsletter. FlexiSchools is used for online canteen ordering.
In Senior School, pastoral care operates within a vertical House system, with every student placed in a House led by a House Head and supported by mentor teachers. A daily mentor group exists to foster cross-year relationships, giving younger students role models and older students leadership opportunities.
Scotch College is incorporated under the Uniting Church in Australia Act 1976 (WA). Governance rests with three bodies: the Executive Team, the College Council and the Scotch College Foundation. The College Council governs the School and appoints the Headmaster to lead operations. The Scotch College Foundation, established in 1985, manages endowment funds and gifts, supports scholarships and capital works, and is governed by a Foundation Board.
Junior School teaches the Western Australian Curriculum within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP framework encourages curiosity about the world and promotes inquiry-based learning, with inclusive education and an Enrichment Programme for academically talented students. Primary Years (Years 3–5) combine traditional teaching with IB inquiry approaches and learning beyond the classroom. Middle School delivers the Western Australian National Curriculum through an inquiry-based learning framework with opportunities across the Arts, Design and Technology, Languages, Outdoor Education, Sport and STEM. Inclusive education and the Enrichment Programme support students with diverse needs and abilities across the middle years. Senior School delivers a curriculum within the IB Programme framework, the WA Curriculum and the Australian Curriculum with self-driven, inquiry-based learning; students can undertake the IB Diploma, WACE or VET pathways.
In 2021 Scotch College had 1,431 students and 167 teaching staff, giving a student–teacher ratio of approximately 8.6 to 1. This ratio reflects combined across the College in that year, with the school noting a majority of teaching staff as female (about 40:60).
ATAR median was 85.95 in 2021 for Scotch College (132 students), with 176 candidates and 100% WACE graduation. Graduation rate was 88.90% and 99.70% of leavers gained access to at least one WA university. WA university destinations were distributed as follows: 63% University of Western Australia, 14% interstate, 9% overseas, 7% Curtin, 5% Notre Dame, and 2% Murdoch. In 2021, 79% of leavers went to university.
In 2021, 79% of leavers went to university. Within WA, 63% of those pursuing WA higher education attended the University of Western Australia, with 14% going to interstate universities and 9% to overseas universities. Other WA universities included Curtin (7%), Notre Dame (5%), and Murdoch (2%). Some leavers pursued employment, apprenticeships, TAFE, or a gap year.
The Enrichment Programme provides opportunities for academically able students with depth and breadth beyond the mainstream curriculum. The programme aligns with current best practices in gifted and talented education and involves collaborations across sub-schools and with Presbyterian Ladies' College. Some opportunities are by invitation based on outstanding performance in a subject domain; others are by aptitude, application, or interest, including clubs, broadening initiatives, competitions, and tailored outreach programmes.
The school builds empathy, resilience, mindfulness and gratitude; teaches students to recognise emotions in themselves and others and regulate their own emotions; wellbeing is implicit in all areas of life at Scotch, including the Pastoral Care program, academics, sport and service.
Counselling and psychological services are available; three psychologists provide support across Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12; a full-time Chaplain/psychologist, Deans of Pastoral Care in each sub-school, and House Heads monitor and support students across academic and personal areas.
International students must be proficient in English to be eligible for a place; language programmes include French, Indonesian and Spanish.
Counselling and psychology services are provided by three psychologists; a full-time Chaplain; Deans of Pastoral Care and House Heads monitor wellbeing; wellbeing programmes include Friendly Schools Plus (Junior), Aussie Optimism (Middle), SenseAbility (Senior), plus mindfulness initiatives such as Brain Reset and Smiling Mind resources.
The College has a Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct, a Complaints Handling Policy, a Managing Child Safety Incidents or Concerns Procedure, and related privacy policies.
Step 1 – Register your interest: If you have visited and decided Scotch is the school for your son, fill in an online application. There is a $200 registration fee for local students, waived for Old Scotch Collegians. The fee can be paid by credit card, cash or cheque.
Step 2 – Confirming your enrolment: If successful, a Letter of Offer is sent by Admissions. Offers are made three years in advance for major intake years (Pre-Primary, Years 4 and 7). To confirm enrolment a confirmation fee is payable, which includes a life membership to the Old Scotch Collegians and a non-refundable Endowment Fee.
Step 3 – Onboarding: The year prior to commencement, students and families are invited to participate in orientation opportunities to ease their transition into the Scotch community.
Step 4 – Intake years, waitlist and contact: Intake years include Early Learning Centre (Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten), Junior School Pre Primary, Middle School Year 6 and Year 7, and Boarding Year 7. If you require an alternate entry year, contact Admissions to discuss availability. For the latest information on places in your preferred year, contact Admissions at +61 8 9383 6800 or [email protected]. Applications for a year level that is full are placed on a waitlist for review should a place become available; there is no set waitlist review period. Communication regarding Year 7 intake occurs each term in the year prior to entry. If you defer your offer, your child remains on the waitlist for the next intake year.
Step 5 – International students and language: Scotch welcomes students from across Australia and around the world, and all students must be proficient in English in order to be eligible for a place. An International Students Handbook is available for life at the College. The Australian Government requires full fee paying students to contribute to Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Step 6 – Languages and IB context: The language programme includes French, Indonesian and Spanish; French is taught from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 and in Years 7–12 students can choose French or Indonesian, with Spanish available to International Baccalaureate Diploma students in Years 11 and 12.
The College offers scholarships for academic and musical excellence, as well as Boarding and Indigenous Scholarships supported by MADALAH. Scholarships are available from Year 7 and are open to both current and prospective students.
Applications for a year level that is full are placed on a waitlist for review should a place become available; there is no set waitlist review period. The College Admissions team processes waitlist applications carefully and aims to find enrolment places for students. Communication regarding Year 7 intake is sent each term in the year prior to entry. If a parent defers an offer, the child remains on the waitlist for the next intake year, retaining their original application date.
193 St Brigids Terrace, Doubleview, WA 6018, Australia. It sits in the coastal suburb of Doubleview, about 13 km west of Perth city centre, with Early Years through Senior Years on a single campus.
Early Years (K-2); Primary Years (3-6) PYP; Middle Years (7-10) MYP; Senior Years (11-12) DP.
Leading co-educational, non-denominational, independent international school.
The school has 60+ nationalities represented; 44% citizens and 56% international students; top populations include Australian, American, British, Italian, German and Japanese; more than 16 first languages spoken.
Learning Support; English as an Additional Language (EAL); School Counsellor; School Psychologist; Wellbeing Space.
Non-denominational.
Mon–Fri: 8:00–16:00.
The school does not provide boarding and does not accept responsibility for welfare arrangements for students.
ISWA's uniform is navy and includes a navy jumper or bomber jacket, navy polo shirt, a ISWA house sport polo worn on Fridays or during house events, hats, and weather-appropriate bottoms; it can be purchased from JFE Uniform Concepts or online, and a Used Uniform Shop is run by the Parent Association.
Outside School Hours Care is provided through OSHClub in partnership with ISWA; breakfast and afternoon tea are served as part of the OSHC program.
ISWA uses a house system; students wear an ISWA house sport polo shirt on Fridays and for house events.
ISWA is operated by the Australian Association for International Education Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization, and the Board is self-perpetuating with parent representatives and community members.
ISWA follows the Western Australian curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 10 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in Years 11–12. The school also provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses as senior options. DP subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems & Societies, French ab initio, French B, History, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Mathematics Analysis, Mathematics Applications, Physics, Spanish ab initio, Spanish B, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts. AP subjects include Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Economics, and US History.
Graduation Statistics May 2023: 29 students; 100% high school graduation; 100% ATAR equivalent of 70+; 92% ATAR 80+; 54% ATAR 90+. AP: 11 students (plus 1 High School student); ISWA highest ATAR equivalent 99.95; 100% ATAR 70+; 100% ATAR 80+; 80% ATAR 99+ (approximate). IB Diploma Programme: 16 students (plus 3 DP Courses students); ISWA highest IB DP score 39; IB DP average 31; world average 30.24; ISWA DP passing rate 100%; world DP passing rate 79.35%. National Testing: 2018-2019, 95% above national average in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation; 2019-2020 NAPLAN not assessed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
ISWA offers multiple pathways to university. The majority of Years 11–12 students choose the IB Diploma Programme, and ISWA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide, including Baylor University, University of Washington, UC Berkeley, American University of Paris, University of Glasgow, University of British Columbia, University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University, University of Melbourne, and University of Sydney. ISWA is a SAT and PSAT test centre and provides the U.S. high-school diploma pathway, supporting global university applications.
The IB programme provides an ideal environment for gifted and talented learners to flourish.
ISWA uses Visible Wellbeing (VWB), an evidence-based whole-school framework for wellbeing that underpins learning. All staff are trained in VWB and apply it across daily teaching and interactions. The framework centers on the SEARCH pathways—Strengths, Emotional management, Attention and awareness, Relationships, Coping, and Habits and goals—to provide a shared language for wellbeing. A dedicated Wellbeing Space houses the Counsellor and School Psychologist, who offer individual and small-group support and collaborate with families. The school believes wellbeing strengthens engagement, resilience and belonging, helping students develop curiosity, purpose and social-emotional skills across the IB continuum.
ISWA's Learning Support programme helps students with diverse learning needs access the IB curriculum. The team differentiates instruction and provides targeted small-group or individual intervention. Personalised support plans are developed to reflect each student's strengths, needs and goals. The programme uses evidence-based strategies to improve access, agency and achievement and engages families while collaborating with external specialists when needed.
ISWA supports students developing English as an Additional Language. The EAL programme provides targeted instruction in academic English, small-group and in-class support, and strategies to access all subject areas. Language development is monitored with ongoing assessment across the IB continuum and during transitions into a new linguistic and cultural environment. ISWA's EAL support continues into the Diploma Programme to help students meet academic language demands and assessments. There is an annual review with families to ensure progress.
Mental wellbeing is central to ISWA's learning approach. The School Counsellor provides individual and group support for personal, social, and emotional concerns and collaborates with teachers to promote positive classroom climates. The School Psychologist conducts educational, cognitive and behavioural assessments and offers evidence-informed recommendations and referrals as needed. A dedicated Wellbeing Space supports reflection and access to wellbeing professionals, contributing to a safe, caring environment and a sense of belonging. The school emphasises ongoing staff development in wellbeing to support student flourishing.
ISWA maintains a Child Protection Policy and related safeguarding policies. Other key policies include the Behaviour Policy, Diversity & Anti-Discrimination Policy and a Complaints Handling Policy. These policies guide safeguarding, inclusion and responsive support for students and families.
1. Complete an online application form, upload the required supporting documents, and submit a $150 registration fee per child. All documents must be in English; if any are in another language, include a certified English translation. 2. Enrolment admissions are accepted throughout the school year, and the minimum duration of enrolment is ten weeks. 3. After submission, the enrolment panel reviews the application; an interview, additional information, or a meeting with the Student Support Services team may be requested to understand how best to support the child's learning journey. Offers of enrolment are made subject to class availability. 4. If an offer is approved, an official Offer of Enrolment is issued along with a Confirming Fee invoice; the place is secured only after the fee is paid. 5. ISWA does not process visas; a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) can be provided to assist with a CRICOS international student visa, produced after the Enrolment Package is received and approved. CRICOS Provider Code: 02674 G. 6. For more information or questions, start an Enrolment Enquiry with the Admissions Officer via the Enrolment Enquiry Form.
The Global Achiever Scholarship offers applicants the opportunity to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and is a merit-based award recognizing outstanding students. It provides a tuition-fee reduction of 15–50% as determined by the Principal after considering the family's ability to contribute. Eligibility applies to students entering Year 7 to 11 in July 2027 (for those not already enrolled) and current ISWA students entering Year 7 in July 2027 or 2028; the scholarship begins when the student starts Year 7. Applications must include an Application Form and a portfolio with academic transcripts (past two years), two letters of recommendation, a written essay (300–500 words), and evidence of extracurricular involvement. A dedicated scholarship committee reviews applications; shortlisted candidates are invited to an aptitude test, interview, and team activities. Timeline for 2026: applications must be submitted by September 7, 2026. Benefits include a tuition reduction of 15–50% for the duration of the student's ISWA tenure, subject to progress and periodic review. Terms and conditions require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency, maintaining high academic standards and IB Learner Profile attributes, and recognition that the scholarship may be withdrawn if terms are not met; scholarships start in July and cover tuition only (not uniforms, trips, or other costs). Decisions are made at the Principal's discretion and form part of the enrolment contract with parents or guardians at ISWA. A citation: turn2view0 turn3view0
30 Marapana Rd, City Beach, WA 6015, Australia
Elementary and Middle School
Full-time Japanese school; private; recognized by the Japanese government (Ministry of Education) and authorized by the Australian federal government and Western Australian government
Japan
The school is a full-time Japanese school recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) and privately licensed by the Australian federal government and Western Australian government. Education follows MEXT's guidelines and provides elementary and middle school curricula. Graduates receive recognition equivalent to those in Japan. The School Management Council under the Western Australian Japanese Association operates the school; funding comes from entrance fees and tuition, subsidies from the Japanese government, subsidies from the Australian Government and Western Australian Government, and donations.
The Japanese School in Perth is a full-time school accredited by the Government of Japan and MEXT and is officially recognized as an independent school by the Western Australia Department of Education and the Australian Department of Education. The curriculum is based on the Course of Study prescribed by MEXT and the school runs primary and junior high school programs. The school shares its campus with City Beach Primary School, and some classes and events are conducted jointly with the local school. English education is provided by native English-speaking teachers across all year levels, with classes divided into three ability groups. Enrollment as of June 2024 was 33 students (26 primary, 7 junior high); the teaching staff comprised 14 teachers (9 full-time) and total staff was 17.
Approximately 2.4 students per teaching staff based on 33 students and 14 teachers as of June 2024.
Student outcomes are monitored using the National Curriculum Guidelines, with a sample of subject-level goals and achievement for Years 5 and 6; the Annual Report includes Naplan-like literacy and numeracy evaluations (NAPLAN National Assessment Program – Literacy) to indicate progress and whether goals are achieved.
The Japanese School in Perth provides a caring, supportive and safe learning environment for all students. It implements the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and adheres to the framework of a Child Safe Organisation. The school maintains an environment where children's safety and wellbeing are at the centre of thought, values and actions. It places emphasis on genuine engagement with and valuing of children and young people, and creates conditions to reduce the likelihood of harm. It responds to concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm and expects all members of the school community to share this commitment.
English education is provided with instruction led by native English-speaking teachers. English proficiency varies by student and is addressed with level-appropriate classes. Primary 1–2 have three hours of English (ELS) per week; Primary 3–6 have four hours of English (ELS) plus one hour of Australian Learning (ACL) taught in English. Middle School combines four hours of the Japanese curriculum with three hours of English (ELS) plus one hour of ACL. ELS covers reading, writing, speaking and phonics, with three proficiency groups and lessons aligned with the local City Beach Primary School curriculum, on the same site for practical application. ACL adapts Humanities and Social Sciences for Japanese learners and is taught in English by native teachers, covering Australian history, geography, politics and economics. English proficiency tests are offered optionally; 2025 results included Level 2 (two students), Level 3 (four students) and Level 4 (two students).
The school provides a caring, supportive and safe learning environment focused on student wellbeing. It maintains safety and wellbeing at the centre of thought, values and actions and emphasizes genuine engagement with children and young people. It creates conditions to reduce harm and increases the likelihood of identifying harm, and it responds to concerns, disclosures or suspicions of harm. It follows policies related to student safety and wellbeing as core to the school's operations.
The Japanese School in Perth is a Child Safe Organisation, implementing the National Principles and adhering to child safety frameworks. It follows policies including the Child Protection Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, Student Code of Conduct, Complaints Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy and Online Safety Policy. It includes Keeping Safe Curriculum integrated into its curriculum, taught within Japanese subjects, Health & PE and English. A formal concerns and complaints process exists with a child-friendly approach and staff are trained to respond promptly in line with policy. The school enforces a Working With Children Check for all staff, and teachers are registered with the WA Teachers Registration Board; staff from Japan are recruited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology with oversight. Online safety and ongoing professional development support staff in safeguarding and wellbeing.
1. Enrollment is generally approved after the Principal interviews and screens the applicant, and the decision is reported to the School Governing Board. The admission review is conducted primarily through an on-site interview. Enrollment cannot proceed on a tourist visa. Short-term entry of up to three months may be possible, but dual enrollment at another school is not allowed, so students must withdraw from their current school before enrolling in JSP.
2. On the day of the visit, submit the Enrollment Application and Family Environment Survey (both on the school's designated forms) and participate in the interview and any required assessments. After the Principal approves admission, pay the enrollment fee and tuition.
3. Prepare the documents as specified for admission. For transfers from Japan, provide the Enrollment Application, Family Environment Survey, passport (photo page), visa copy, and a certificate of enrollment from the previous school; for transfers from a local school, provide the Enrollment Application, Family Environment Survey, all passports, visa copy, and the local enrollment certificate or an equivalent document; for new-year primary 1 admissions, provide the Enrollment Application and Family Environment Survey, and the admission guidelines will be announced on this site when recruitment begins. Transfer-related forms can be downloaded here: Enrollment Intent, Family Environment Survey, Enrollment Application.
There is currently no waitlist as enrollment per grade is kept at about 15 students to maintain class size. If enrollment exceeds capacity in a given year, a waitlist may be implemented.
