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International School of Western Australia

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - null years

Fees A$15,570 - 22,070

Pupils 410

Type Co-educational

International School of Western Australia (ISWA) is an independent, non‑denominational international school in Perth, established in 2005 with Chevron's support. It is a not‑for‑profit organisation governed by the Australian Association for International Education Incorporated and is an IB World School accredited provider of the Diploma Programme alongside US College Board Advanced Placement. ISWA follows the Western Australian curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 10 and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12, with DP subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems & Societies, French Ab Initio and French B, History, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Mathematics Analysis and Mathematics Applications, Physics, Spanish Ab Initio and 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. The 2020 relocation to 193 St Brigids Terrace, Doubleview, has created a campus that blends heritage buildings with modern facilities across Kalinda, Heritage and Village, Early Years, Arts Precinct, and a Sports Centre.

Location

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.

Stages

Early Years (K-2); Primary Years (3-6) PYP; Middle Years (7-10) MYP; Senior Years (11-12) DP.

Type

Leading co-educational, non-denominational, independent international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

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.

Additional learning support

Learning Support; English as an Additional Language (EAL); School Counsellor; School Psychologist; Wellbeing Space.

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational.

School day structure

Mon–Fri: 8:00–16:00.

Self‑funded fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)

- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 for first and second child; AUD 150 for third child; AUD 0 for fourth and subsequent.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 4,260 for first child; AUD 2,400 for second child; AUD 1,600 for third child; AUD 0 for fourth and subsequent.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Kindergarten: AUD 15,570 per year — AUD 3,892.50 per term.
- Pre‑Primary: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 1: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 18,200 per year — AUD 4,550.00 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 18,700 per year — AUD 4,675.00 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 20,470 per year — AUD 5,117.50 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 20,470 per year — AUD 5,117.50 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 22,070 per year — AUD 5,517.50 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 24,270 per year — AUD 6,067.50 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 24,900 per year — AUD 6,225.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 25,560 per year — AUD 6,390.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 27,040 per year — AUD 6,760.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 27,040 per year — AUD 6,760.00 per term.

- Other regular charges and inclusions:
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) support: AUD 1,750 per semester.
- Computer device provided to Years 4–12 (iPads for Years 4–5; laptops for Years 6–12). Replacement fees: iPad AUD 700; laptop AUD 300 (first replacement), AUD 600 (second), AUD 1,700 (third and subsequent).
- Some excursions, camps and special events are charged on a cost‑recovery basis; external courses in Years 11–12 carry variable additional charges.
- Yearbook: one copy gifted per family.

- Discounts and financial assistance:
- Sibling discount: 5% on tuition for the second enrolled sibling; 10% for the third and subsequent enrolled siblings (not combinable with other assistance).
- Bursaries for financial hardship may be available at the Principal's discretion.

- Billing, payment schedule and terms:
- Invoicing: invoices issued in the first fortnight of each semester (July and January).
- Payment options: (a) Pay annual tuition in full before Semester One start and receive a 2% discount; (b) Invoiced by semester (July and January); (c) Monthly or termly direct debit (direct debit authority required annually).
- Payment methods accepted: direct bank transfer (BSB: 066‑000; Account: 10770622; Swift: CTB AAU2S), Mastercard/Visa (EFTPOS — credit card surcharge applies), AMEX (surcharge applies), card payments via Xero invoice link (surcharge applies). Cash and cheques are not accepted.
- Card surcharges and payment‑link surcharges apply (percentages specified on invoices).
- Late payment: accounts unpaid 15 calendar days after invoice date incur a 6% late charge; unpaid fees may lead to refusal of admission.

- Notice of withdrawal: one full term's written notice (as per the school calendar) is required; failure to give such notice results in a charge of one term's tuition.

Company‑funded fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)

- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 per student.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 8,200 per student.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Kindergarten: AUD 16,160 per year — AUD 4,040.00 per term.
- Pre‑Primary: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 1: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 26,420 per year — AUD 6,605.00 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 26,930 per year — AUD 6,732.50 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 29,530 per year — AUD 7,382.50 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 29,530 per year — AUD 7,382.50 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.

- Other charges, inclusions and billing terms mirror the self‑funded schedule (EAL support, device provision and replacement fees, experiential learning, external course charges, sibling discounts are applicable as described under the self‑funded schedule).

CRICOS international fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)

- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 per student.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 8,200 per student.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Year 1: AUD 29,990 per year — AUD 7,497.50 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 29,990 per year — AUD 7,497.50 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 30,770 per year — AUD 7,692.50 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 31,170 per year — AUD 7,792.50 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 33,520 per year — AUD 8,380.00 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 33,520 per year — AUD 8,380.00 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 41,620 per year — AUD 10,405.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 42,800 per year — AUD 10,700.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 42,800 per year — AUD 10,700.00 per term.

- CRICOS specific refund provisions and requirements follow Australian ESOS regulations: detailed refund scales apply for visa refusal, withdrawal times before course commencement, and withdrawal after course commencement (including administrative fees where applicable). Refunds must be paid within specified statutory timeframes.

Refunds, notice and withdrawal (summary)

- For self‑funded and company‑funded enrolments: one full term's written notice is required prior to withdrawal; failure to provide this notice results in a charge of one term's tuition.
- For CRICOS international students: refund percentages and administrative charges depend on the timing of visa outcome or written notice relative to course commencement (for example, full refund less specified administrative amounts in many cases if visa refused or if notice is provided more than ten weeks prior to commencement; reduced refunds or no refund apply in other timeframes). Refunds are processed within statutory timeframes.

Boarding / accommodation

- The school does not offer boarding accommodation facilities. CRICOS students must have approved welfare arrangements (nominated guardian or other approved arrangements) while in Australia.

Uniform and other incidental costs

- Uniform items are additional to tuition and are purchased from JFE Uniform Concepts (ordering and used uniform options are available). Uniform item prices are not listed in the fee schedules and are payable separately.
- Additional incidental costs may include excursions, camps, certain co‑curricular activities with external providers, external course fees in Years 11–12, insurance exclusions for personal effects, device replacement fees, and any other specified cost‑recovery charges.

Payment methods and surcharges

- Accepted payment methods: direct bank transfer to the school's account (BSB 066‑000; Account 10770622; Swift CTB AAU2S), Mastercard/VISA via EFTPOS (credit card surcharge applies), AMEX via EFTPOS (surcharge applies), card payments via Xero invoice link (surcharge applies). Cash and cheques are not accepted.

Key operational note about term and billing structure

- The school operates on a four‑term academic calendar and issues invoices by semester (the school's academic year runs July–June with invoicing typically in July and January); per‑term amounts above are calculated from the published per‑semester figures (semester = two terms).

Boarding Arrangements

The school does not provide boarding and does not accept responsibility for welfare arrangements for students.

Uniform Requirement

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.

Food Options

Outside School Hours Care is provided through OSHClub in partnership with ISWA; breakfast and afternoon tea are served as part of the OSHC program.

House System

ISWA uses a house system; students wear an ISWA house sport polo shirt on Fridays and for house events.

Governance and Ownership

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.

Curriculum

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.

Exam Results

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.

Higher Education Progression

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.

Gifted and Talented

The IB programme provides an ideal environment for gifted and talented learners to flourish.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Admissions

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.

Scholarships

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

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