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If you're researching international schools in Perth, Australia offering SEN / Special Education, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Australian Curriculum, taught by 4 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 150–37,008 AUD, with the average sitting around 13,423. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Scotch College Perth (opened 1897).
Compare 4 SEN / Special Education international schools in Perth, Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 13,423), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Penrhos College is an independent girls' day and boarding school in Como, Perth, educating students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the Australian Curriculum, and the Senior School follows a dynamic program for Years 7–12 supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. The campus sits on one site and houses Early Learning through Year 12, with facilities including the Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre (2021), the Creative Arts and Design Centre, the Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence, and the 700-seat Rixon Theatre. The college offers a broad co-curricular program across sport, performing and visual arts, STEM, and service. Languages include Japanese and French, with language tours to France and Japan. Leadership and service opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh, student councils and library committees. Courage Starts Here guides the school's strategic direction, underpinning global experiences and community engagement. Penrhos nurtures independent learners with empathy.
Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth is a day and boarding school in Australia that welcomes students from ages 2 to 18. The college offers three curriculum pathways: the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, plus the Australian Curriculum. Three Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) pathways support university entry, vocational training, or further study—the ATAR pathway, the General/VET pathway, and the IBDP. In Year 10, students follow a broad curriculum while building future-ready skills; Years 11 and 12 enable flexibility and depth, with cross-campus subject options through Scotch College. Academic Support and Academic Extension provide targeted learning and enrichment, including Gifted and Talented programmes. The campus combines Junior and Senior Schools with a Boarding House on one site and features the Lighthouse wellbeing hub, including a gym, studios, on-site physiotherapists, and psychologists. A global-minded community, Round Square membership, and extensive co-curriculars broaden leadership, service, arts, languages, and international experience.
Scotch College Perth is an independent day and boarding school for boys from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, set on a 22-hectare campus in Swanbourne, eight kilometres from Perth CBD. The curriculum blends the Western Australian and Australian Curricula with the International Baccalaureate across four stages: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Junior School, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Senior School. The Junior School delivers WA Curriculum within the PYP, emphasising inquiry and enrichment for academically talented students. The Middle School uses inquiry-based learning to deliver the WA National Curriculum, with modules across Arts, Design and Technology, Languages, Outdoor Education, Sport and STEM. The Senior School offers the IB Diploma, WA Curriculum and Australian Curriculum, with self-driven learning and pathways to DP, WACE or VET. Distinctive features include Moray Outdoor Education Centre, a 50m pool and Boat Shed, and Scotch's Round Square network and Duke of Edinburgh program. The school also has a Pipe Band and active arts, sport and service programs.
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