The Studio School

Who is a TSS student?

At The Studio School, our students are naturally curious and independent thinkers with a passion for exploration and creativity in various forms. TSS is a dynamic and unique learning environment and, therefore, our students possess a strong sense of self and are unafraid to challenge norms and follow their interests. Our students not only thrive on creativity but are also driven by a genuine desire to grow intellectually and personally. Collaboration and community are at the heart of what we do, and our students embrace this by forming meaningful connections with their peers and mentors, all with the aim of making a positive difference in their community. They're dynamic individuals who celebrate diversity, curiosity, and a spirit of innovation.

How do I apply?

If you are ready to submit an application form for enrolment, please click HERE

Is there a waitlist?

With limited spaces available, we encourage families to make contact early to secure a place.

What are the tuition fees?

TSS is a mid-tier fee school. To view our Fee Calculator, please click HERE.

Please note that additional charges will apply for those students choosing to undertake ‘Fee for Service’ VET courses off-campus.

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Is an endowment fee required upon enrolment?

Yes. On confirmation of enrolment, families are asked to pay an endowment fee totalling 15% of TSS's Year 10 or Year 11 tuition fee.

For entry at Year 12, an endowment fee of 10% is due. To learn more, please read the Fees & Charges Information and Business Conditions HERE.

This payment goes to the Foundation. More information about the Foundation can be found here.

Is there an IT levy?

No. As The Studio School supports student choice regarding the best device to support their learning, the IT levy does not apply and students can bring the device of their choosing.

Does a student have to be an Anglican to attend TSS?

While TSS is proudly an Anglican learning institution, in line with All Saints’ College, we welcome students of all faiths and no faith.

Is TSS a selective school?

No, students do not need to pass an entrance test to enrol at TSS. There is, however, a process which includes an interview to discuss the ways in which The Studio School can most effectively partner with each student to ensure for him / her a positive educational outcome and experience. Following a successful interview, your child will then be invited to attend a Taster Day where they will experience a day in the life of a TSS student and we can both determine fit.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes. Applictions for scholarships in 2024 have now closed. More information about the next round of scholarships will be updated in due course. To learn more, click HERE.

Can the students achieve a WACE?

Yes. All students at TSS will achieve a WACE upon completion of their individual study plan.

Can students achieve an ATAR at TSS and, if so, what ATAR courses are available to them?

Yes, TSS students can achieve an ATAR. The ATAR courses currently available to students are:

- English

- Mathematics Applications

- Business and Enterprise

- Applied Information Technology

Based on student feedback, we are currently looking to expand our offering.

Is mid-year entry possible?

Yes, Mid-Year Entry is welcome for students in Year 10 and 11. Families will need to book an interview with the Head of Campus to ensure that TSS can accommodate the specific student needs and meet SCSA requirements. We also welcome applications at any time of year and the standard application process will apply.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes. Tuition Fee concessions are offered for multiple enrolled children. A discount of 10% is applied for a second sibling attending concurrently, and 15% for a third sibling attending concurrently. Concessions apply only to Tuition Fees and are assigned to the younger sibling/s. To learn more, please read the Fees & Charges Information and Business Conditions HERE.

How do you ensure that students stay on track?

Each student has an individual study plan that is regularly updated, monitored and shared with the student’s family. A key role of the Mentor teacher is to ensure that students are staying on track, and to offer support to ensure that commitments are maintained. Mentor teachers are also trained to offer specific support for students in time management.

What notice period is applicable if a student needs to withdraw from TSS?

The Principal must be given a full term’s notice in writing prior to the withdrawal of a student from the School or a 25% fee in lieu will apply. If an enrolment is not to continue in 2025, written notice must be given by the final day of Term 3, 2024, or the 25% fee in lieu will apply.

What entrepreneurial skills are students taught?

All students complete core units covering the entrepreneurial skills of:

• Design Thinking

• Project Management

• Writing a Business Case

What percentage of the student’s course is project-based work?

The percentage of the student’s program that is integrated into project-based work varies from student to student and from project to project. Some students may have up to 75% of their program integrated whereas others (those with 4 ATAR courses in their program, for example) may have as little as 20% of their program integrated into their project work.

How do ASC staff work with TSS?

Staff from All Saints’ College Bull Creek campus support The Studio School students in a variety of ways, both face to face and online. They may be delivering content, mentoring projects or supporting in a pastoral capacity.

Are there any core units?

All commencing TSS students complete and earn a badge for the following TSS micro-credentials, all of which are linked to the students’ projects:

- Design Thinking

- Project Management

- Writing a Business Case

How are students monitored while they are doing their work (ie are they left to their own devices)?

All spaces within TSS are compliant with the high standards of student supervision and child safety (eg clear lines of sight, Working with Children checks for visiting mentors, monitoring software on computers, glass partitions etc). The open co-working space is supervised at all times by TSS teaching staff. The meeting spaces and individual workstations around the co-working space remain supervised as per contemporary learning spaces in schools/ libraries.

How do students engage in sport?

The Studio School engages local providers such as Fremantle City Council to give students access to facilities including Pools and Gyms. Students will also be able to join the All Saints’ College Community Sport program which includes sports such as basketball, netball and rowing.

How does the online learning work?

Online ATAR courses are offered in a blended learning model (that is, a combination of online educational materials as well as the opportunity for interaction with teachers and peers) that includes:

- Asynchronous self-paced learning

- Synchronous lessons in the virtual learning environment (VLE)

- Synchronous support lessons in the VLE

- Face to face support at TSS from mentor teachers.

Do students have access to Certificate courses and, if so, which ones?

Yes. Students have access to a range of certificate courses via online offerings and partner RTOs. Students may need to attend these courses off-campus for a day a week. This is planned for and integrated into their individual programs.

Who monitors the progress of those projects?

Projects are monitored by the staff at The Studio School as well as by project mentors or partners who are engaged with the students as they progress. Specific Mentors will be identified depending on the nature of the project.

Do Mentors and partners have WWC and child safe training?

Yes. All project Mentors and partners are vetted in accordance with our policies and procedures about structured workplace learning and collaborative projects with partners. This includes Working With Children checks where required and Mentor onboarding processes.

How are Mentors and placements for projects organised?

Our TSS staff have experience in pairing students with relevant ‘real -life’ experiences. When you enrol at TSS, the Mentor teacher seeks, in collaboration with you and your family, suitable partners who can support you in the exploration of your particular interest or idea. The Mentor and placement experience can include the following:

• face to face meetings with your project Mentor;

• project placements - working in your project Mentor’s work environment for a period of time on a particular day during the week;

• Mentor ‘drop-ins’ to the Studio at pre-arranged times;

• online meetings and check-ins;

• field work.

Do students have to do examinations and, if so, where do they sit them?

Yes, all students who are completing ATAR courses online do sit exams and sit these at All Saints’ College’s Bull Creek campus.

Can students partake in a service program?

Yes. TSS provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their commitment to service. This could also be as part of a project that they are undertaking at The Studio School.

What is the student to staff ratio?

Mentor teachers work with a group of up to 20 students. The unique structure of TSS programs means that many students work with TSS teaching staff within a much smaller ratio and receive highly individualised attention and support.

How are the outcomes of the projects measured and celebrated?

One of the most significant and exciting elements of Project Based Learning (PBL) is that students’ work has an authentic, real-world context. The success measures of the project are evaluated by the TSS team in collaboration with the project Mentor and the student. Given the variety of student projects, the presentation of the final outcomes take many forms, however all student projects are celebrated through an exhibition with invited guests and families.

Are students supported with their online learning?

Yes. Students are supported via (i) remote access to Mentor teachers and experts alongside (ii) face to face support from Mentor teachers at TSS.

Do students receive reports?

Yes. Continuous online reporting through SEQTA is provided, alongside the mandated reports at the conclusion of each semester.

What pastoral care is available to students?

TSS has a small cohort of students and a high student:teacher ratio and this is one of the clear ways in which pastoral care is provided. Each student is assigned a Mentor teacher who has the responsibility of monitoring the pastoral care of their group of students. Students can access the expert services of the pastoral care team at All Saints’ College in Bull Creek, including learning support and counselling services if required. Additionally, ASC’s Chaplain is a weekly visitor to TSS.

Do all TSS students engage in project-based learning?

Yes. Project-based learning (PBL) is the foundation of our innovative educational ecosystem. This approach empowers students to move beyond traditional textbooks and teaching methods by actively engaging in real-world projects that address meaningful problems or answer complex questions.

The integration of project-based learning into a student’s program is tailored to their individual goals and pathways. For some, projects may comprise up to 75% of their program, while others—such as those pursuing four ATAR courses—may allocate just 20% of their time to project-based work.

What device does my child use to learn?

Given the nature of The Studio School, we support students across multiple devices. Students will be able to choose the device that best suits their learning.

What are the term dates?

The term dates for The Studio School align with the All Saints' College term dates.

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Term Dates for 2025

Term 1: Wednesday 5 February - Thursday 10 April 2025

Labour Day Public Holiday – Monday 3 March 2025

Term 2: Tuesday 29 April - Friday 27 June 2025

Anzac Day Public Holiday – Friday 25 April

WA Day Public Holiday – Monday 2 June

Term 3: Wednesday 23 July - Friday 26 September 2025

King's Birthday – Monday 29 September

Term 4: Monday 13 October - Monday 8 December 2025

How do students engage socially - is there a Ball, for example?

At TSS, social connection is an important part of student life. As part of our student-centred approach, TSS students are encouraged to design their own social functions, ranging from themed socials and charity events to band performances, shared dinners, and end-of-term celebrations. Many of these events are student-led and can form part of students coursework and/or project work.

Our Year 12s also attend a formal Ball in collaboration with All Saints’ College.

Do all students have an Individual Learning Plan?

Yes. Given the bespoke nature of each program for the individual student, all students have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) which is regularly updated, monitored and shared with families. This plan details:

- The student’s learning goals and aspirations, including strengths and weaknesses as a learner

- The student’s program of study that will include the subjects/ courses to be completed and assessed, structured workplace learning and endorsed programs all contributing to the WACE

- The planned and potential projects across the years of enrolment

- Any specific learning needs, physical and mental health issues that require support

Who are the project Mentors and partners?

Project Mentors and partners may be organisations and individuals who are part of the extensive partnership network of All Saints’ College. Further to existing partners, when students enrol at TSS, the TSS staff seek appropriate partners where there is not an existing relationship. Mentors and partners are onboarded through a clear process that guides them in co-designing the project in collaboration with students and their Mentor teacher.

Can students study university courses, whilst studying at TSS?

Yes. Students may wish to apply for our Rising Scholars Program, a collaboration with Curtin University that allows students to study university-level units while still at school.

Through the program, eligible students can:

Enrol in selected units
Study on campus at Curtin
Earn real university credits that contribute towards a future degree

We also offer students the opportunity to enrol in enabling programs such as FlexiTrack (Murdoch University) and UniPath (University of Notre Dame), providing alternative pathways to university without the need for an ATAR.

Are students able to return to ‘mainstream’ schooling if they wish?

Yes. As the student’s program of study aligns (albeit in an integrated way) with WACE courses, students are readily able to re-integrate into a ‘mainstream’ WACE pathway with any accumulated credits, as per any student who currently changes school during their studies in Years 11 and 12.

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How does the program differentiate for the different levels of student ability?

Each student has a bespoke program that is designed around his / her specific interests and abilities. The unique mentoring support provided by TSS staff means that programs and support can be differentiated for all ability levels - from those students who need support to those who are gifted in particular domains.

How are students assessed?

The learning outcomes for all subjects/courses are assessed using a range of assessment strategies with mandated assessment programs and structures for all Year 11 and 12 WACE courses. These assessments are undertaken by the teaching staff at The Studio School. The learning outcomes for the students’ projects are assessed against negotiated and agreed criteria and will be presented to an authentic audience for feedback.

How is The School’s Studio space used?

The Studio School’s learning environment is unlike any other campus in Western Australia. Located in the heart of Fremantle, the two-level site features a unique blend of open co-working spaces, flexible classroom spaces which students engage in explicit instruction, and individual workstations for focused study and online learning. All areas are filled with natural light and designed to reflect contemporary learning environments that support collaboration, creativity and independence.

How many students are in each year group?

Numbers are capped at 40 students per year group.

Are students able to go off-campus during the school day?

Yes. Under clearly explained policies and guidelines, and as part of our young adult ethos, students at TSS are trusted with greater independence throughout the day. They may go off-campus for purposes such as lunch, appointments, project work, or external learning experiences. This is managed through a clear and well-documented sign-out process with expectations around responsibility and time management supported by regular mentoring.

Is there an alumni network?

Yes. Upon completion of a full year at TSS, a student becomes a member of our alumni. Our alumni coordinator organises regular reunions and networking opportunities for TSS alumni.

How do parents know how students are progressing?

Communication with your student’s Mentor teacher is an important vehicle for ensuring that families are kept informed regarding progress. With small cohorts, each student has an individualised study plan that is reviewed and monitored by their Mentor teacher. SEQTA is the platform used by TSS to record all marks and feedback for assessment. SEQTA Engage is the parent platform that enables families to review progress at any time.

Do TSS students wear a uniform?

Yes. Students are required to wear the TSS uniform which is a TSS polo shirt and jeans when on campus. When visiting partners offsite, students will wear other attire that is suitable to that environment (eg business attire, PPE, etc.).

How do I arrange a tour?

We offer the opportunity to attend one of information sessions, to learn more about our unique approach and experience our campus. We encourage the student to attend and get a feel for the TSS difference themselves. To register for one our upcoming information sessions click here.

Via what pathways can students enter university?

Students are able to access university via the ATAR pathway, the VET Pathway (by including in their studies the completion of a Certificate IV and English ATAR) and via university enabling programs including FlexiTrack (Murdoch University) and UniPath (University of Notre Dame) for a pathway to university study without the need for an ATAR. (Please note that direct pathway access to a course such as Medicine would not be an option for a TSS students.)

What facilities are available to the students?

On campus, this includes open co-working spaces, flexible rooms for group or one-on-one instruction, individual workstations for focused and online learning, and shared kitchen facilities.

Beyond the school, students may access additional facilities such as Snap Fitness Fremantle, the Fremantle Library, and university campuses and spaces. These external opportunities reflect our commitment to real-world learning and community connection.

Do students have a timetable?

Yes. There are two parts to this answer: (1) Students’ timetables have structured blocks of time that are set aside for explicit teaching and instruction. Working with Mentor teachers, some students may find it helpful to have shorter blocks of time, whereas others may find the ‘deep dive’ useful on occasion. Timetables are part of the students’ Individual study plan - regularly reviewed and updated in collaboration with mentor teachers. (2) While we are used to school timetables having rigid ‘periods’ where students attend specific classes, at TSS students have a more flexible timetable which can accommodate fewer but larger blocks of time: this helps students to achieve ‘flow’ in their work, and is part of the nature of a truly integrated program.

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