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School overview

  • School Year Years: 10 to 12
  • Location Bentley View on map
  • Number of students 166

With a reputation for success built over more than 40 years, Canning College offers students a unique opportunity to advance their education in a university-style, international environment. Canning College has a proud history of helping students achieve their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and go on to study at university.

As one of the first institutions in Australia to educate international students, Canning College continues to promote intercultural understanding and engagement as a key facet of the learning experience.

On campus, local/domestic students engage with international students from many parts of the world. Students are not required to wear uniforms and there are no bells or sirens to indicate the start of lessons or break periods. This requires students to be self-managers.

Subjects and courses

    Learning programs

  • WA Universities’ Foundation Program
  • WA Certificate of Education – Years 11 and 12
  • Year 10 Western Australian Curriculum
  • Diploma of Commerce
  • Certificate IV University Access Program
  • Bridging programs

Life at Canning College

The teachers at Canning College are highly qualified and experienced. They understand the needs of international students and the importance of making sure students feel welcomed into the community.

Canning College accepts international students in Years 10, 11 and 12. They offer a broad range of courses including the WACE, the WA Universities’ Foundation Program and a Diploma of Commerce. These courses are designed to prepare students for further study at university.

Support for students

Students receive extensive academic support and opportunities for personal growth at Canning College. The college’s Global Student Program extends students beyond the classroom by developing leadership skills and preparing them for the transition into tertiary studies. Student advisors give advice about choosing subjects, university study options and career pathways.

A school psychologist is available to support the mental health and academic success of students, and a literacy support teacher helps students with their English language skills. Students can also take advantage of exam workshops, to help them prepare for exams.

Facilities
  • Modern library and learning centre
  • Computer and science laboratories
  • Recreation centre for badminton, table tennis, basketball and soccer
  • Cafeteria
  • Weights room and gymnasium
  • Outdoor basketball court and football field
  • Music rooms
  • Student lounge
  • Prayer room
  • Student services centre
Settling in

A student services team makes sure international students have the support they need to transition into living in Perth and to develop the study skills and self-management habits needed for their learning. An orientation program introduces international students to life in Western Australia including a range of daily living skills such as how to navigate the city using public transport and opportunities to join cooking classes to further help students with their transition.

Location

  • Canning College is located in Bentley, 9.7 kilometres from Perth city centre. It is a peaceful residential area, with many parks, cafes and leisure centres. The college is directly adjacent to Curtin University, and students often use the university’s facilities to study. Canning College is a seven-minute walk from the Curtin University Bus Station, which is a major transport hub.
  • Marquis Street, Bentley, WA, 6102
  • 9.7 kilometres to Perth
  • 7-minute walk from the Curtin University bus station
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which our students live and are educated throughout Western Australia.

We acknowledge and understand that Elders, parents, families and communities are the first educators of their children and we recognise and value the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to the classroom. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture, and through their oral histories, stories and lived experiences that are passed from generation to generation. We recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal children bring with them from their homes and communities into the classroom.

CRICOS Provider code: 01723A

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