International School of Western Australia

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.

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.

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 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.

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.