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School overview

  • School Year Years 10 to 12
  • Location Bentley View on map
  • Number of students 166

Canning College is a specialist international education institution that has provided international students from around 40 countries with pathways into Australia’s leading universities. With a reputation for success built since its establishment in 1982, Canning College offers international students a unique opportunity to advance their education in a university-style, multicultural environment.

Staff are highly experienced in dealing with the specific requirements of international students, which often include the need for English language improvement and advice on living arrangements, university destinations and course options. As well as delivering the Western Australian curriculum, including the WA Certificate of Education, Canning College also offers the WA Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP). The WAUFP was developed specifically for international students seeking university entry and has provided the academic platform for thousands of international students to achieve university and career goals.

Canning College promotes intercultural understanding and engagement as a key part of the learning experience.

Subjects and courses

    Learning programs

  • WA Universities’ Foundation Program
  • WA Certificate of Education – Years 11 and 12
  • Year 10 Western Australian Curriculum
  • Diploma of Commerce
  • Certificate IV University Access Program
  • Bridging programs
  • Intensive English

Life at Canning College

The staff at Canning College are highly qualified and experienced in teaching students from many cultural backgrounds. Teachers understand the specific needs of international students and the importance of making sure students feel welcomed into the community.

Canning College accepts international students in Years 10, 11 and 12, as well as a Diploma of Commerce program which is equivalent to year-one Bachelor programs at The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

The college also offers the Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE), the WA Universities’ Foundation Program and a Certificate IV in University Access Program. Courses are designed to prepare students for further study at university.

Support for students

Students receive extensive academic support and opportunities for personal growth at Canning College. Learning extends beyond the classroom with activities that help students develop leadership skills and behaviours that make for an easier transition into tertiary studies. Student advisors give advice about choosing subjects, university study options and career pathways.

A school psychologist is available to support the mental health and academic success of students, and a literacy support teacher helps students with their English language skills. Students can also take advantage of exam workshops to help them prepare for exams.

Facilities
  • Modern library and learning centre
  • Computer and science laboratories
  • Recreation centre for badminton, table tennis, basketball and soccer
  • Cafeteria
  • Weights room and gymnasium
  • Outdoor basketball court and football field
  • Music rooms
  • Student lounge
  • Prayer room
  • Student services centre
Settling in

A student services team makes sure international students have the support they need to transition into living in Perth and to develop the study skills and self-management habits needed for their learning. An orientation program introduces international students to life in Western Australia, including a range of daily living skills, such as how to navigate the city using public transport. Opportunities to join cooking classes further help students develop important life skills.

Location

  • Canning College is located in Bentley, 9.7 kilometres from Perth city centre. It is a peaceful residential area, with many parks, cafes and leisure centres. The college is directly adjacent to Curtin University, and students often use the university’s facilities to study. Canning College is a seven-minute walk from the Curtin University Bus Station, which is a major transport hub.
  • Marquis Street, Bentley, WA, 6102
  • 9.7 kilometres to Perth
  • 7-minute walk from the Curtin University bus station
We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which our students live and are educated throughout Western Australia.

We acknowledge and understand that Elders, parents, families and communities are the first educators of their children and we recognise and value the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to the classroom. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture, and through their oral histories, stories and lived experiences that are passed from generation to generation. We recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal children bring with them from their homes and communities into the classroom.

Department of Education
CRICOS Provider code: 01723A

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