What are the schools in Perth like?
When we asked about the schools in Perth, they said...
"The Perth Modern School is one of the best international and bilingual schools in Perth. Established in 1911, it has since become the peak academic performer amongst Western Australian schools and has earned a national reputation as one of the most highly sought-after schools in Australia. Perth Modern School provides a challenging, guided learning environment in which students are encouraged to reach their potential across the range of scholastic, sporting and cultural activities offered. The school’s program embraces the international curricula, with Mandarin, French and Spanish options available, allowing students to prepare for life in a global context. Another excellent international and bilingual school option for Perth is John Curtin College of the Arts. Established in 1975, the college has become one of the premier secondary schools in Australia. It provides a creative, challenging and inspiring learning environment, where students can pursue the range of courses on offer in the arts and Sciences, including Spanish and French language courses. With an emphasis on international study, John Curtin College of the Arts offers an incredibly diverse curriculum and has numerous international programs in place, such as a long-running exchange between the college and partner institutions in Japan and France," explained one expat living in Perth, Australia, Australia.
"If you are an American expat, this school is the best choice in Perth. It is the only school in Perth with a northern hemishere school calendar. It is also the only school in Perth with an American curriculum and advance placement program. The AP program allows students to graduate with university credit in many subjects," said one parent with children at Australian School for International Education in Perth.
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What are the schools in Perth like?
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