2025 WA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
The CISWA WA International School Student of the Year Award is about recognising the significant contribution that international students make to the Western Australian community.
CISWA seeks to acknowledge an international student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and has contributed to enhancing the student experience both in the school and in the community.
In selecting the recipient of this award, the student’s achievements and contributions during their time as an international student in Australia are taken into consideration. Additional weight is given to any activities which promote interaction with Australian students and with the local community.
The achievements and contributions of the winning student will be promoted through the education sector’s peak bodies, higher education media and the CISWA website.
This award is sponsored by the Department of Education, and the winner is presented with a certificate, trophy and $500 prize money.
The CISWA WA International School Student of the Year Award is about recognising the significant contribution that international students make to the Western Australian community.
CISWA seeks to acknowledge an international student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and has contributed to enhancing the student experience both in the school and in the community.
This award is sponsored by the Department of Education Western Australia.
Applications open 19th September 2025
2025 Key Dates
- Applications open: 19th September
- Applications close: 14th November
- Judging completed/Winners advised: 27th November
- Awards event: 11th December (evening)
- All award winners announced at StudyPerth AGM and End of Year Event
Selection Criteria
In 500 words or less provide a summary that addresses the below Selection Criteria:
- The student’s contributions and achievements
- Benefits to other students and/or the community of the student’s activities
- All community and volunteer work undertaken
The student must currently hold a Student Visa, Schools sector.
The nominator must be a staff member at the student’s education institution who has worked with the student when performing any of the roles mentioned in the application.
This award is proudly sponsored by
2024 WA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Awardee: Kristawan (Bebell) Sujivarodom
Sponsor: Department of Education
Bebell, a student from Bangkok, Thailand, has been a student at Mount Lawley Senior High School since 2023 and had an exceptional impact through her volunteer work and leadership. Highlights of her contributions include serving as a StudyPerth International Student Ambassador, participating in the City of Stirling LEADS program, and managing projects with the Rotary Interact Club to promote community and international understanding.
Bebell’s achievements include excelling in the Law Society’s Mock Trial Competition, chairing a panel at the launch of the Department of Education’s International Education Program, and featuring in a testimonial video for prospective international students. She was also the recipient of the Mount Lawley Senior High School Jade Wei Award in 2023 for outstanding academic performance.
Bebell was the outstanding applicant for the 2024 International School Student of the Year Award, being rated most highly by the selection panel, particularly in recognition of her involvement as a volunteer to improve the experience, health and wellbeing of other international students and the local Australian community.
Photo: Joe Bontempo of the Department of Education presenting Bebell with her award.