The teachers at Balcatta Senior High School have the experience and training to ensure international students receive a world-class education. They are committed to providing opportunities for academic extension and enrichment for high achieving students using problem-based and cooperative learning strategies and have the skills to support students in specialist programs across core curriculum subjects. The school supports students and encourages success by monitoring student progress, working with parents and guardians and providing quality teaching.

The school has a long and rich history of providing special needs students with an inclusive and enriching education experience, embracing diversity and valuing difference. This is reinforced through the Education Support Program, an internationally recognised ASDAN curriculum delivering evidence-based literacy and numeracy intervention, self-regulation and personal care programs and specialist learning area classes.

International students from Years 7 to 12 can enrol at Balcatta Senior High School. Students can choose courses based on different career pathways, including university, further training or employment.

Support for students

Students are supported to achieve their academic best. There is a dedicated Student Services Team, made up of coordinators, a community nurse, a psychologist and a school chaplain. Together, they support students with their educational and personal needs.

After school tutoring is available in mathematics and English, and teachers offer English language guidance through differentiated learning programs. There are also many after school clubs, such as badminton, Book Club and strength and fitness.

Families of international students receive regular contact from the international coordinator on the student’s progress, achievements and wellbeing.

Facilities

• New technology building with computer labs, commercial kitchen, workshops for metal and wood technology courses and collaborative workspaces.
• New science laboratories and planning rooms
• Arts studio and gallery 
• Performing Arts Theatre
• Refurbished library
• Virtual reality class
• Cafeteria
• Fitness centre
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Dance studio
• Music room
• Swimming pool

Settling in

Before students start at Balcatta Senior High School they are interviewed with their parent, guardian or host. They are then paired with students from their classes, who help them get to know the school and meet new friends.

Year 11 and 12 students attend a weekly mentoring program focused on academic progress and social and emotional wellbeing. Students in Year 7 attend a special orientation program and participate in a wellness program throughout the year.