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Australia, Perth
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French and Japanese are taught. All students in Years 7 and 8 study a language; those continuing from Junior School will have studied Japanese from Years 1 to 6 and can continue in Japanese or switch to French in Year 7. From Year 9 onwards, languages become elective subjects. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and gain intercultural understanding.
Biennial language tours to France and Japan provide real-world language experiences. In alternate years, Penrhos hosts Hakata High School students, building intercultural understanding. Exchange programs offer further immersion, with options from four weeks to a full year abroad. Local activities such as restaurant outings, cooking experiences, Languages Day and foreign film festivals supplement language 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.
