Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Vietnamese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
5:1 |
| Native English and Vietnamese speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Vietnamese |
Yes, our English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is available for students that do not fluent in English
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
WASS is offering 2 programs:
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| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school is using Google Classroom to manage the online class and assignments every week. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, the school assigns and manages homework though the Students Portal and Google Classroom |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the ages of students, approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours every day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, the entrance exam is free of charge |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The entrance exam has 2 parts:
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| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We offer rolling admissions subject to availability so there is no deadline for registration. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:10am |
| School finish time |
04:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer the homework program and afterschool clubs (free of charge) for students from Monday to Thursday. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Football, Hockey, Golf, Basket Ball |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, Basketball, |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Western Australian International School System (WASS) which provides education
At WASS, we believe that each child is unique and has their own potential. We strive to develop them by believing in them as capable individuals in a secure, caring, stimulating, inclusive academic atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At WASS, students are placed at the center of all learning experiences. We encourage student engagement to the classroom by collaborative learning strategy, inquiry-based learning, investigation, and problem-solving skills. In which, the teachers act as a guide to allow the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and promote respect for all things and all people. |
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