Japanese School in Perth

The Japanese School in Perth provides a caring, supportive and safe learning environment for all students. It implements the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and adheres to the framework of a Child Safe Organisation. The school maintains an environment where children's safety and wellbeing are at the centre of thought, values and actions. It places emphasis on genuine engagement with and valuing of children and young people, and creates conditions to reduce the likelihood of harm. It responds to concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm and expects all members of the school community to share this commitment.

English education is provided with instruction led by native English-speaking teachers. English proficiency varies by student and is addressed with level-appropriate classes. Primary 1–2 have three hours of English (ELS) per week; Primary 3–6 have four hours of English (ELS) plus one hour of Australian Learning (ACL) taught in English. Middle School combines four hours of the Japanese curriculum with three hours of English (ELS) plus one hour of ACL. ELS covers reading, writing, speaking and phonics, with three proficiency groups and lessons aligned with the local City Beach Primary School curriculum, on the same site for practical application. ACL adapts Humanities and Social Sciences for Japanese learners and is taught in English by native teachers, covering Australian history, geography, politics and economics. English proficiency tests are offered optionally; 2025 results included Level 2 (two students), Level 3 (four students) and Level 4 (two students).

The school provides a caring, supportive and safe learning environment focused on student wellbeing. It maintains safety and wellbeing at the centre of thought, values and actions and emphasizes genuine engagement with children and young people. It creates conditions to reduce harm and increases the likelihood of identifying harm, and it responds to concerns, disclosures or suspicions of harm. It follows policies related to student safety and wellbeing as core to the school's operations.

The Japanese School in Perth is a Child Safe Organisation, implementing the National Principles and adhering to child safety frameworks. It follows policies including the Child Protection Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, Student Code of Conduct, Complaints Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy and Online Safety Policy. It includes Keeping Safe Curriculum integrated into its curriculum, taught within Japanese subjects, Health & PE and English. A formal concerns and complaints process exists with a child-friendly approach and staff are trained to respond promptly in line with policy. The school enforces a Working With Children Check for all staff, and teachers are registered with the WA Teachers Registration Board; staff from Japan are recruited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology with oversight. Online safety and ongoing professional development support staff in safeguarding and wellbeing.