It is a School Curriculum and Standards Authority requirement that all students wishing to study a WACE language course obtain permission to enrol in that course in the year prior to first enrolment in the course. Second language courses are for students who have typically learnt everything they know about a second language and its culture through classroom teaching in Australia.
Applications for permission to enrol in 2024 were due to SCSA by 25th August 2023. Information about these requirements is available on the SCSA website . SIDE is required to confirm eligibility before enrolling students in WACE language courses.
Application already submitted to SCSA
Schools may check on the outcome of applications submitted to SCSA by downloading report CSE 208 from SIRS. If approval has been obtained, please forward a screenshot of the report showing the student’s name and course.
Application not yet submitted to SCSA
If you have not yet obtained approval from SCSA for the student to enrol in a WACE Year 11 or 12 Language Course, please ensure the student completes an application form which is accessed on the SCSA website and which requires supporting documentation
- The application form and guidelines for completing the form are accessed from the SCSA website .
- There is both a school guide and a student guide for online applications.
- The application form includes sections to be completed by the student, a parent/carer and a teacher from your school. The completed form must be endorsed by the principal.
- The Authority will process the online applications and determine a student’s WACE language course enrolment status. Students will see this determination in the student portal, and it will be reflected in SIRS.
- Note: Please contact SCSA for any queries regarding the application process.
