High quality education for all

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Our new Department, established on 1 July 2017, has responsibility for both public schools and non-government education services.

Public schools
More than 800 schools providing high quality education for children and young people.

School Curriculum and Standards Authority
Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment, standards and reporting.

Training Accreditation Council
Registration, course accreditation and quality assurance of vocational education and training (VET) providers.

Teacher Registration Board of WA
Registration of all teachers, from early childhood to Year 12, who teach in WA. 

Non-government education services
Regulation, review and funding of non-government schools, and support of higher education.

Rural and Remote Education Advisory Council
Providing advice to the Minister on education and training in rural and remote WA. 

Enrolling in school

Friday 20 July 2018 is an important date in your child’s education.

VacSwim

Enrolments for swimming programs are now open.

Inner City College

The foundation principal for Inner City College, John Burke, has been appointed.

STEM

STEM empowers individuals with the skills to succeed and adapt to this changing world.  

Never Stop Reading!

Reading aloud with your child throughout their primary school years has significant, positive effects on their learning and reading skills.

WA Education Awards

Nominations have now closed. Finalists will be announced Monday 6 August.

Priorities and initiatives

One hundred public primary schools have been selected to have classrooms converted to science laboratories.

Choosing a public school

We want every child in Western Australia to succeed, whatever their ability, wherever they live, whatever their background.

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