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We help you to thrive in your education, guide your transition from school into the real world and prepare you for the future of work.

IDEA is an alternative option to mainstream education for young creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs. We are an academy for senior secondary aged students and recent school leavers. We work with our global and local networks to arrange portfolio-based pathways to university, training and employment driven by your individual interests.

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If you think you might be a good fit for IDEA, we encourage you to connect with the team so that we can discuss your options and begin creating a pathway plan tailored to your needs and interests.

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Blog: School refusal

Discover what’s happening within the IDEA community and delve into our latest blogs crafted by our team of education and wellness experts.

Your journey to IDEA

Student stories

Meet Luka

Luka was homeschooled until Year 10. He came to IDEA and completed a Cert III and WACE. He accrued 100s of hours of work experience. Luka secured a cabinet-making apprenticeship for his transition out of IDEA.

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Meet Harrison

Harrison was enrolled in an online school when we met him. He joined IDEA and completed a Certificate IV in Business, micro-credentials, and work placements. Harry is now studying a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Murdoch University.

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Meet Alani

Alani was on a predicted ATAR of 94 in Year 11, but felt bored and under-engaged at school. She joined IDEA seeking more relevant, challenging and interesting learning experiences. Alani transitioned from IDEA to study Psychology at Curtin University.
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