SECONDARY SCHOOL
In Western Australia public secondary school runs
from Year 8 to 12 with students generally starting Year
8 in the year they are 13 years old by 30 June and
finishing Year 12 in the year they turn 17 years old.
International students who are 18 years old after the
30 June 2014 can apply to study at Canning College.
More information on the courses at the college are
available at www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au.
All public secondary schools teach a varied
and relevant curriculum taught by committed,
professional teachers. Many schools offer special
programs such as academic extension, music, foreign
languages and sporting programs such as rugby,
basketball, golf and tennis (and many others).
From 2015 Year 7 students will attend secondary schools.
The list of secondary schools providing places for
international students and the relevant tuition fees is
available at www.eti.wa.edu.au.
Facilities in Secondary Schools
Secondary schools offer specialist facilities such
as art, music, performing and creative arts areas,
science laboratories and libraries. Schools have
open spaces, sports facilities (sometimes with
gymnasiums), canteens/student cafeterias, air cooling
and under cover areas.
Schools are built to international standards and
these standards are applied to existing schools
undergoing refurbishment.
Secondary schools are set in landscaped grounds
with high quality buildings and facilities which ensure
students are able to study in safe, inclusive and
welcoming environments.
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