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. 

Never Stop Reading!

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

Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)

Data collection for the AEDC runs from 1 May to 29 June 2018.

WA Education Awards

Nominations close this Friday 29 June. Find out more about the award categories for staff and schools.

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.  

Enrolling in school

Find out what year your children need to start school.

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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