The shaded area indicates a University (ATAR) Pathway.

A Language bonus of 10% of a Language scaled score is added to the aggregate of the best four scaled scores. You receive the Language bonus irrespective of whether your Language course scaled score was counted as one of the best four.

Eligibility: In order for students to be eligible to undertake a second language course, in Year 11, they must meet the enrolment criteria specified by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Students interested in this course should speak with the Head of Learning Area.

For more detailed information on enrolment criteria please refer to the SCSA website.

WACE second language courses are aimed at Year 11 students for whom the language is a second (or subsequent) language. These students have not been exposed to or interacted in the language outside the language classroom. They have typically learned everything they know about the language and its culture through classroom teaching in an Australian school or similar environment, where English is the language of school instruction. Students have typically studied the language for 200 – 400 hours at the commencement of Year 11. These students may have experienced some short stays or exchanges (less than two years in total) in a country where the language is a medium of communication.

Year 11 Japanese ATAR

Course Description

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, which are delivered as a pair.

This course aims to further develop students’ ability to communicate in Japanese, both orally and in writing. It expands their ability to read and write some frequently used Japanese characters, and also aims to broaden their knowledge and appreciation of Japan and Japanese culture and history.

The course integrates linguistic and cultural components by focusing on 'daily life' and 'welcome to my country' through the themes of 'the individual', 'the Japanese-speaking communities' and 'the changing world'. The topics covered will be 'my life', 'home life', 'daily life', 'welcoming a guest', 'seasonal activities' and 'healthy lifestyles'.

Students of Japanese in Year 10 or 11 will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the biannual Tour to Japan. Students are also invited to participate in a Japanese restaurant experience as part of the course.

Retrieved from: School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 29 June 2023.