Western Australian Government Schools support international students to achieve academic success, with a range of study pathways and an internationally recognised curriculum.

International students from the age of 6 years come to Western Australia from all over the world on a student visa (subclass 500) to study at our government schools, from Pre-Primary to Year 12. The student’s age will normally determine the year level they are placed into, and the minimum enrolment period for a student visa holder is 2 school terms (1 semester). Government schools are run by the Department of Education and follow the curriculum guidelines set by the Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 

Students will receive English language support. Teaching is tailored to the individual student. If they are in the early stages of learning English language, students can attend Intensive English Centres which provide specialist support to help students learn English, before progressing to regular school.

Our teachers are highly skilled people who help students grow into confident and independent thinkers. They have experience working with international students, and make sure they have everything they need to succeed academically and personally.

Schools that offer the international education program are located across the Perth metropolitan area. Students choose subjects that will help them follow the education pathway that is right for them. This includes university, further training, or employment. 

There are a variety of available living arrangements for students studying in Western Australia, for more information refer to student accommodation. Students in Year 8 (Aged 13-14 years) or above can live in homestay with a local family or with a guardian or family member. The Australian Homestay Network organises accommodation for students who would like to live with a local family. Students in primary school must live with a parent. For more information, refer to the Australian Homestay Network website.