School of Isolated and Distance Education
The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) in Western Australia is a pioneering institution offering Kindergarten to Year 12 distance education and online learning. Established in 1918, SIDE caters to various students who cannot attend regular school, including those geographically isolated, traveling, involved in elite performance, or facing health conditions.
The school's specialized Primary Language Program in French, Italian, Indonesian, and Japanese is delivered online to regional schools without specialist language teachers. SIDE provides equal education opportunities and support for students with disabilities, learning difficulties, and gifted and talented students.
Utilizing innovative technology, SIDE offers synchronous and asynchronous online education programs through the Webex web-conferencing platform and Moodle. The school emphasizes a strong pastoral care program to support students throughout their schooling.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1918
- Tutorial fee: $624
- Phone: (08) 9311 1400
- Location: 164–194 Oxford Street, Leederville, WA
- Website: https://www.side.wa.edu.au/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEdWA/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideschoolwa/
