Murdoch College is a unique co-educational international College, the only secondary college of its type in Australia to be located on a university campus. Established in 2000, its location on the Murdoch University campus, one of the nation’s leading tertiary institutions, provides students with excellent educational opportunities and facilities. The College’s multicultural population enables Australian and international students to forge friendships and cultural understandings as members of the learning community.

Small class sizes, specialised teaching, modern facilities, and multi-lingual members of staff all ensure that student success is the priority.

The College is organised around a Senior College and Middle School.

The Senior College: Years 10, 11 and 12

During Years 11 and 12, much of the focus is on preparation for tertiary studies. In Year 12 students may choose to study the:

• Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  or
  

• The WA Certificate of Education (WACE)

Year 10 is a transition to the final two years.

Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Specifically designed for international students.

Entry into first year of a Bachelor degree course at Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia is guaranteed to students who successfully complete the course. Some degrees have specific requirements and/ or quotas. The WAUFP is accepted for entry into most universities throughout Australia. WAUFP students may select the Standard course with a January start or Accelerated course, April start. Students study English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS), which is compulsory and choose either 3 or 4 other subjects from:

• Accounting

• Applicable Mathematics

• Calculus

• Chemistry

• Discrete Mathematics

• Economics

• History

• Human Biology

• Information Systems

• Physics

The WA Certificate of Education (WACE)

A well rounded program offering a selection of courses for students who are planning to go to university, take further vocational education and training courses, or enter the workforce directly after school.

Students have a range of educational options which include learning activities undertaken both in and out of school, which may include community organisations, universities, training organisations, workplaces and sporting/cultural associations.

Special features of the Senior College:

• Some subjects are studied in a lecture–tutorial mode to develop the skills needed for university

• Students in Years 11 and 12 have access to Murdoch University Library

• Students may commence university level studies through the Advanced Placement Program

The Middle School: Years 7, 8 and 9

The focus is on consolidating previous learning and gaining a broad-based general education with emphasis on the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills. Students study courses from 8 learning areas.

Special features of the Middle School:

• Courses are designed to cater for individual student differences

• The GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program offers an exciting and challenginglearning environment for students in Middle School and in Year 10

Other features

MC Online; MC Online is an outstanding webbased information system. It includes students’ school reports, timetables, policy documents, subject information and interactive learning material and is easily accessed by parents.

Preparation for Secondary Studies (PSS); This course prepares students for studies at Murdoch College. It includes general and academic English, with a focus on study skills and computer literacy. Students experience secondary school life through organised interaction with other College students.

Extensive student support services; These include academic and non-academic support, pre departure information package, airport reception, orientation, and accommodation placement.

Packaged offers with Murdoch University

Students and parents who wish to package secondary education with university studies can do so easily.

Successful students

• The College was ranked in the top 30 in Western Australia in TEE results in 2007

• The College was listed in the top 10 colleges and schools in Calculus in WA in 2007

• 15% of TEE students achieved in the Top 5% of all Year 12 students in WA

• 78% of WAUFP students achieved university entrance

• 87% of International TEE graduates achieved university entrance

• 50% met entry level to Veterinary Science at MU

Murdoch College is a member of the Alexander Education Group.