Western Australian Certificate of Education
The first of its kind ATAR pathway integrating Academics and Music for year 11 & year 12
Overview of WACE
What is WACE?
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is an internationally recognized qualification that provides students with a solid academic foundation and opens doors to universities and colleges globally. At Crossroads School of Music, we offer the WACE curriculum to ensure that our students receive a challenging and globally relevant education.
WACE
Crossroads’ Approach with WACE
Our Unique ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Curriculum
We are excited to introduce a new ATAR curriculum with a distinct emphasis on music. Our WACE curriculum includes a diverse range of subjects—sciences, commerce, and humanities—offering a balanced academic foundation. This innovative approach supports various interests and aspirations, merging academic rigor with musical excellence.
Music as the Heart of Education
At Crossroads School of Music, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education through our Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum. Our program includes an extensive range of subjects across sciences, commerce, and humanities, designed
to lay a solid academic foundation and prepare students for diverse career paths.
Subjects & Streams at Crossroads School of Music
At Crossroads School of Music, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education through our Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum. Our program includes an extensive range of subjects across sciences, commerce, and humanities, designed
to lay a solid academic foundation and prepare students for diverse career paths.
Academic Excellence at Crossroads School of Music
Our curriculum is carefully crafted to ensure that students receive a robust academic experience. This includes a wide selection of subjects in the sciences, commerce, and humanities.
Commerce Stream
Our vision is to produce and nurture good musicians. Moreover we want to produce good human beings
ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Subject
- Mathematics – Applications: Focus on practical mathematical techniques and their real-world applications.
- English EALD: Develop advanced English language skills for academic and professional success.
- Business Management & Enterprise: Learn about business operations, management strategies, and entrepreneurial principles.
- Economics: Study economic theories and their impact on both local and global economies.
- Accounting & Finance: Gain knowledge in financial management, accounting principles, and finance.
General Courses (Choose any one or both):
- Applied Information Technology: Explore the practical use of technology in various fields.
- Authority Developed Endorsed programs: Achieve accreditation for your musical accomplishments, enhancing your academic profile.
Science Stream
ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Subject
- Mathematics – Methods: Engage with advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
- English EALD: Enhance your English proficiency for academic and communication purposes.
- Physics: Study the principles of matter and energy, preparing you for careers in engineering and research.
- Chemistry: Explore chemical reactions, properties, and laboratory techniques.
- Human Biology / Computer Science: Choose between an in-depth study of human biology or fundamentals of computer science.
Music Stream
ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Subject
- English EALD: Improve your English language skills to support academic and professional growth.
- Mathematics – Applications: Apply mathematical principles to real-world scenarios.
- Business Management & Enterprise: Learn about business practices relevant to the music industry.
- Psychology: Understand human behavior and mental processes, beneficial for various music-related careers.
- Computer Science: Gain knowledge in computing principles, essential for music technology and production.
General Courses / Endorsed (Choose any one or both):
- Authority Developed Endorsed Programs: Obtain recognition for your musical achievements, complementing your academic studies.
- Applied Information Technology: Gain practical skills in technology applications relevant to music.
- Music Performance Ensemble: Music Performance Ensemble is an Authority-developed endorsed program that enables a student to be recognised for the significant learning gained through performing in a music ensemble. The program requires that a student participates in some form of music lesson or instruction, maintains a regular practice routine, develops a repertoire of performance pieces, attends rehearsals and performs for an audience/s. The program enables a student to develop performance, interpretation, technique and improvisation skills, performance protocols and etiquette, ensemble skills and knowledge and understanding of his/her instrument through engagement in a variety of performances.
For more information about our subjects and streams, or to discuss how our curriculum can align with your career goals, please contact us today!
Contact us today !Benefits of Choosing WACE at Crossroads
Global Opportunities and Exceptional Education
Students at Crossroads School of Music gain access to an exceptional education and global opportunities through our affiliation with the WACE Centre of Excellence. This partnership connects us with prestigious universities in India, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, Canada, Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, and the USA, with additional institutions joining as we grow. We will formalize this collaboration with a Letter of Cooperation, enhancing our global network and opportunities.
- Direct Admission to Australian Colleges and Universities.
- Recognition and Prestige
- Career Opportunities in Music
Contact and Application Information
Get Started with Crossroads School of Music
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