School Curriculum and Standards Authority

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) is the Western Australian Government’s statutory authority responsible for the Western Australian curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 delivered by schools locally and internationally.

Reporting directly to the Western Australian Minister for Education and the Western Australian Minister for International Education, the SCSA is administered by a board of leading educators with experience in curriculum, assessment, education measurement, school leadership and policy.

In 1987, the SCSA approved its first international school to deliver the Western Australian curriculum. Since then, the SCSA has acquired an appreciation of curriculum delivery internationally by working with approved schools across a range of countries.

SCSA has an established team focused on the curriculum and assessment needs of international schools. The team includes former principals, deputy principals, heads of school/department and senior teachers, all of whom are experienced educators who excel in supporting teachers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their students.

The SCSA cultivates genuine partnerships with international schools to ensure students have the best possible opportunities to achieve their desired outcomes. The SCSA team considers the unique cultural contexts in which international schools operate to support schools in effective implementation of the Western Australian curriculum.