John Curtin College of the Arts

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Entry to the college is through a Gifted and Talented Arts program, the Soccer Excellence Program or as a local student. By 2012, John Curtin College of the Arts will be fully selective for Arts courses.

What is the next step to apply for Gifted and Talented (GAT) courses?

Applications for 2010 Year 8 entry into GAT programs are now available online at det.wa.edu.au/education/gifttal/index.htm  

Applications for 2009 Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 entry into GAT programs has also closed.  

For further information about applying for a place in a Gifted and Talented Arts program at the college and the Selection Process contact the Department of Education and Training's GAT department on 9264 5513.

Selection timeline

Students who are selected are placed in programs through an extensive selection process.

  • August/September 2008 - Year 9, 10 and 11 placements finalised for 2009
  • 8 September - 12 October 2008 - School -based testing, workshops and interviews for Year 6 students entry to Year 8 in 2010
  • 19 Decemeber 2008 - Year 6 student entry to Year 8 in 2010 placements finalised

Soccer Excellence Program Applications

Students can apply from Year 8 to Year 12. A maximum of 18 boys and 18 girls participate in the program in each year group.

Applications for the program are directly to the college in Terms 1 and 2 of Year 7, with trials in June.

Entry is through selection trials, interviews and school reports. The course cost includes match fees, equipment and some travel. The purchase of a course tracksuit is also required.

To download an application form, please click here.

Local Students

Families living in the local catchment areas of East Fremantle Primary School, Richmond Primary School and North Fremantle Primary School can enrol their children as local intake students. To see if you live in our local catchment area download a map here or contact the college on 9433 7202.