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Curriculum Japanese Curriculum, Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Located in Perth, the Japanese School in Perth is a full‑time, private school accredited by the Government of Japan (MEXT) and authorised by the Australian Federal Government and the Western Australia Government. The curriculum combines the Japanese Course of Study with the Australian Curriculum, and the school runs primary and junior high programs. It shares its City Beach Primary School campus, with some classes and events conducted jointly with the local school. English instruction is provided by native English‑speaking teachers across all year levels, with classes grouped by ability. As of mid‑2024, enrollment was 33 students (26 primary, 7 junior high) and a staff of 14 teachers. Graduates receive credentials equivalent to those in Japan. Distinctive features include cross‑curricular activities on the campus, annual learning presentations, an Antarctic‑related Shirase visit program, and a December camp for Years 3–9; art experiences and ACL‑based Australian history and geography in English enrich learning.
Japanese School in Perth has 34 pupils, instruction in Japanese, English.
Location
30 Marapana Rd, City Beach, WA 6015, Australia
Stages
Elementary and Middle School
Type
Full-time Japanese school; private; recognized by the Japanese government (Ministry of Education) and authorized by the Australian federal government and Western Australian government
Country affiliation
Japan
Fees
Annual tuition at Japanese School in Perth ranges from AUD 550 to AUD 6,600 for 2026/27.
Application fee
- Admission (入学金): A$550 per student, payable at the time of enrolment/enrolment procedures.
Tuition fees (monthly) by year group — published guidance for 2025 academic year
- For families eligible under standard visa/funding arrangements: - Primary Years 1–4: A$500 per month. - Primary Year 5 through Middle School (中学): A$550 per month.
- For students on an international student visa (Subclass 500 or equivalent; not eligible for certain government subsidies): - Primary Years 1–4: A$1,650 per month. - Primary Year 5 through Middle School: A$1,700 per month.
- Sibling fee reductions (applies to the tuition amounts above): - Second child: A$30 reduction per month. - Third child and subsequent children: A$50 reduction per month.
Per-term and per-year equivalents (calculated from the published monthly fees; school operates on a four-term year)
Note: the school operates a four-term academic year; monthly fees are published, so the following per-term and per-year figures are derived from the published monthly amounts (per term shown as 3 months' worth; per year shown as 12 months' worth).
- Example effect of sibling reductions (standard-funded tuition shown): - Second child in Years 1–4: A$500 − A$30 = A$470 per month → A$1,410 per term → A$5,640 per year. - Third child in Years 1–4: A$500 − A$50 = A$450 per month → A$1,350 per term → A$5,400 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts are published as monthly fees; the admission fee is payable at enrolment. - The school operates a four-term academic year with term dates published in the school calendar; the school lists term start/end dates that define the academic year schedule. - Parents complete a School Fee Payment Method Request Form as part of the enrolment paperwork; this form is used to set up fee payment arrangements. Specific invoice dates, due-date timing, late-payment penalties, and detailed recurring billing procedures are not published in the available enrolment documents.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school is listed as a day school (no boarding program). There are no published boarding fees for the Japanese School in Perth.
Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: a school-designated uniform is required (details of required items are specified by the school). No specific uniform prices are published. - Textbooks and learning materials: textbooks for students coming from Japan are to be obtained through the Japan Overseas Education Services (JOES); the school notes distribution assistance is provided while a student is enrolled. The school's publications do not list a fixed, school-wide textbook charge amount. - Camps, excursions and other activity charges: the school runs camps and excursions as part of its program (dates and activities are published), but specific extra-charge amounts for those activities are not published in the available materials.
Refund information
- No specific published fee-refund policy, fee-cancellation table, or formal refund schedule for admission/tuition payments was located in the school's publicly available admission guidance and enrolment policy documents. Where formal fee-refund terms are required, they are typically set out in the school's enrolment contract or fee terms provided during the offer/acceptance process; parents complete an enrolment contract and a School Fees Payment Method form as part of enrolment.
Fee payment options
- The school requires a School Fee Payment Method Request Form to be completed during enrolment; specific accepted payment channels (for example, which card types are accepted, whether online credit-card payments or direct-bank transfers are supported) are not listed on the publicly available documents. The School Fee Payment Method Request Form and the enrolment contract are the documents used to record and confirm the agreed payment method.
Summary of key figures (quick reference)
- Admission fee: A$550 (payable at enrolment). - Standard-funded tuition (monthly): Years 1–4 A$500; Years 5–Middle A$550. - International student visa tuition (monthly): Years 1–4 A$1,650; Years 5–Middle A$1,700. - Sibling reductions (monthly): second child −A$30; third+ children −A$50.
Note: the school's admission and enrolment documents include a School Fee Payment Method Request Form and an enrolment contract that are used to establish final billing and payment arrangements; specific invoicing schedules, payment deadlines, accepted card types or bank details, and a formal published refund schedule were not found in the publicly available admission and policy documents. For any formal payment deadlines, invoicing details or refund rules not published in those documents, those items are set and confirmed in the enrolment contract and payment-method paperwork.
Academics
Japanese School in Perth teaches Japanese Curriculum, Australian Curriculum.
Curriculum
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.
Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 2.4 students per teaching staff based on 33 students and 14 teachers as of June 2024.
Exam Results
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.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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 as an Additional Language (EAL)
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).
Mental Wellbeing
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.
Safeguarding
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.
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Waitlist
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.
FAQs
What year levels does the Japanese School in Perth serve?
The school serves elementary and middle school students aged 6 to 15. It follows the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) curriculum for primary and junior high school levels.
What curriculum does the school follow?
The school follows the Course of Study prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT). Graduates receive credentials equivalent to completing elementary or middle school in Japan.
How is English taught?
English is taught by native English-speaking teachers with level-appropriate classes. Primary 1-2 have three hours per week, Primary 3-6 have four hours plus one hour of Australian Learning, and middle school has five hours per week.
What are the tuition fees?
The admission fee is AUD 550. Monthly tuition is AUD 500 for Primary Years 1-4 and AUD 550 for Primary Year 5 through middle school. International visa students pay AUD 1,000-1,100 per month.
How small is the school?
The school has approximately 34 students with 14 teachers, giving an exceptional student-teacher ratio of about 2.4:1. This allows highly individualised instruction.
Does the school share facilities with another school?
Yes, the Japanese School shares its campus with City Beach Primary School in Perth. Some classes and events are conducted jointly, providing cultural exchange and English language practice.
What is the school's history?
The school began in 1968 as a supplementary school and was authorised by MEXT in 1978. It moved to Scarborough in 1990, gained MEXT recognition in 1995, and relocated to City Beach.
Is this school recognised by the Japanese government?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Government of Japan and MEXT. It is also officially recognised as an independent school by the Western Australian and Australian federal governments.
What co-curricular activities are offered?
Activities include art gallery visits and workshops, hands-on drawing sessions, outdoor activities near City Beach, and cultural exchange with City Beach Primary School students.
How do I apply?
Apply through an on-site interview with the Principal. The decision is reported to the School Governing Board. Enrollment cannot proceed on a tourist visa; short-term entry of up to one term is possible.
Can my child transition to Australian schools?
Yes, the school provides a transition pathway to Australian mainstream education. The English language programme and shared campus with City Beach Primary support this transition.
What safeguarding policies are in place?
The school is a Child Safe Organisation implementing National Principles. Policies include Child Protection, Staff and Student Codes of Conduct, Anti-Bullying, and Online Safety policies.
