2025 WA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR – SCHOOLS

The CISWA WA International Education Initiative of the Year – Schools Award celebrated the outstanding work of an individual or team in a Western Australian school who made a meaningful difference to the welfare, support, and academic success of international students. Their initiative enhanced the student experience both within the school and, where possible, across the wider community, leaving a lasting impact.

Sponsored by the Department of Education, the award was presented with a certificate, a trophy, and $1,000 to help further develop and sustain the program.

🏆2025 WA International Education Initiative of the Year- Schools award was presented to the Dedicated English Language Program for International Students – Morley Senior High School Intensive English Language Centre.

This year’s winner!

The Dedicated English Language Program for International Students – Morley Senior High School Intensive English Language Centre.

The Morley SHS program clearly demonstrates a commitment to the wellbeing and success of the international student community of Morley SHS.

The benefits for international students are clear: there is a strong commitment to individualised support delivered by experienced EALD teachers who understand the academic, social, and emotional needs of newly arrived students. Students consistently report strong engagement, belonging, and confidence, and there are quotes from students that highlight their positive experience in the program.

The program has strengthened community connections through partnerships with families, community groups, and external organisations that promote multicultural engagement, and it operates completely independently, without the additional funding that is provided to some schools for a similar purpose. Congratulations to all those involved at Morley SHS.

This makes them a very worth recipient of the WA International Education Initiative of the Year – Schools in 2025

Rod Jones, Chair Study Perth & Joe Bontempo, Manager, International Education, Department of Education WA presented the WA International Education Initiative of the Year – Schools Award to Acting Principal Matthew White and EALD Teacher Amy Naidoo of Morley Senior High School 

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be

  • a current CISWA member
  • a registered CRICOS provider
  • be endorsed by the principal of your school

*Note – the Department of Education membership covers all State Schools. Open 2025 Membership Contact List to find the membership contact person within your institution/organisation.

2026 Key Dates

  • Applications open: September
  • Applications close: November
  • Judging completed/Winners advised: late November
  • Awards event: December (evening) at the StudyPerth AGM and End of Year Event

Selection Criteria

In 1000 words or less provide a summary which outlines:

·            A description of your initiative – from its inception to its current form

·            What are the benefits for international students?

·            What are the benefits for the school/community?

·            What are the success factors and are they sustainable? i.e. preferably free of charge, well promoted.

·            Were there any hurdles and challenges you came up against and how did you overcome these?

Selection Criteria CISWA Int Education Initiative Schools Award document – any questions please email info@ciswa.com

This award is proudly sponsored by