Western Australian Matriculation Program International

Western Australian Matriculation Program International

Since 1987, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the SCSA) has licensed international schools to deliver its curriculum programs. The Western Australian Matriculation Program International (WAM International) is an internationally recognised pre-university program. Successful completion of the WAM International opens pathways to a wide range of career opportunities by providing a seamless transition into universities in Western Australia and across the globe. The WAM International offers students the opportunity to further develop their English language skills prior to beginning their studies in higher education. The WAM International provides successful students with the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The WACE is recognised internationally by universities and other tertiary institutions, industry and training providers.

  • Internationally recognised one-year program
  • Prepares students for university entry
  • Successful students will receive the WACE and the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA), issued by the SCSA on behalf of the Government of Western Australia

The WAM International is assessed in English. Assessment tools and targeted teaching and learning resources (including progress maps) assist students to develop their English language skills.

International schools will have access to a range of syllabus and support materials for the WAM International courses offered.

The WAM International is a leading curriculum program because it is underpinned by interwoven principles of teaching, learning and assessment. Focusing on providing students with learning environments that are intellectually, socially and physically supportive, the WAM International helps to guide whole-school planning as well as individual classroom practice.

The SCSA conducts moderation processes that focus on the comparability of school marks and grades to support the fair marking and grading of students. The SCSA also provides statistical analysis of student results, which can be used to help students improve their academic outcomes by guiding teacher practice

WAM International students enrolled in Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses sit final examinations administered by the SCSA to receive an ATAR for university entrance. Final examinations are held at the end of the year. The school provides a venue and secure storage of the examinations and the SCSA manages examination development, supervision and marking.