Secondary School: 

Years 9 - 12

 

ISWA offers academically challenging courses including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) and Advanced Placement (IB AP) Program, which allows students to pursue college-level coursework.  See the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement pages for further details.

 

ISWA also offers the IB Certificate Program and the High School Diploma Program.

All subject classes for students in Years 9 - 12 are allocated 1 x 40 minute period and 2 x 80 minute periods per week.  Students see their subject teachers 3 times per week.  The 40 minute periods are on Mondays.

Course outlines are distributed for each subject at the beginning of the academic year.  Assessment and homework requirements are outlined in these documents.

Graduation Requirements

Beginning in Year 9, ISWA requires students to complete 24 credits before they are eligible for graduation.  One credit is awarded for each full year course students complete with a passing grade of D- (60%) or better.  Half credit is awarded for a course completed in one semester.  We require our students to successfully complete the following minimum number of credits:

Subject

Credits

English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Society & Environment 3
Languages other than English 2
Fine Arts 1
Information Technology 1
Physical Education 1.5
Health 0.5
Elective 5

Co-Curricular Activities

Students in Years 9-12 have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs and organisations.  

Camps

Each student will attend a one-week camp off campus to explore valuable skills in leadership, team-building, and responsibility.

Camps in the past have included:

Camp

Main Activity

Link

Leeuwin Sailing Ship

West Coast Sailing Trip

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Outward Bound

Expedition Camp at Walpole

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Karijini National Park

Abseiling and Canyoning Trip

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Ningaloo Reef

Sea Kayaking at Exmouth

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