Why should you attend IDEA?
Did you know we don't have any exams?
At IDEA, we are not about giving you pointless exams; we help you thrive in your education, guide your first steps in your career, and prepare you for the future of work.
IDEA is about more than just boring work. We make learning fun, interesting and relevant. Don’t learn what you are forced to learn; instead learn what you want to learn. IDEA is for everyone, no matter their background or learning ability. We create a flexible learning environment that helps you discover what makes you tick and what you are passionate about.
About our Program
Who is IDEA for?
IDEA unshackles our world’s most important thinkers so they can get on with making it better. While every student is unique, those entering our program tend to identify with one or more of these core student archetypes.
The Ambitious Overachiever
Looking for more than mainstream education can offer. School comes easy, but often feels like an irrelevant waste of time. Hungry to be challenged both academically and vocationally. Eager for meaningful, real-world workplace experiences. Ready to start building industry connections and professional networks. Desperate for the flexibility and autonomy to explore new horizons.
The Divergent Disruptor
Thinks outside the box. Possess unique qualities, talents, and needs. Finds mainstream classrooms a challenging place to learn. Doesn’t fit the status quo and may get labelled as ‘disruptive’. Academic performance does not reflect their true intelligence. Needs a flexible environment to refine skills and reach their potential.
The Connection-Seeking Independent
Independent learners who thrive on flexibility and personalisation. May have already exited mainstream schooling to pursue other goals. Seeking to connect with a peer group and learning support. Excited to explore, develop, incubate, and accelerate their ideas. Want to gain specific skills for further education or employment. Hoping to build a network of mentors and industry connections.
Looking to be more than just normal?
See what our students have achieved and what sort of courses you could take at IDEA.
IDEA Community
Be a Part of a Once in a Lifetime Movement
Hear what our students have to say about their experience learning at IDEA.
Community Stories
Meet our students
Make Lifelong Friends
Worried about losing friends? Our flexible approach helps you meet like-minded people and still have time for the friends you already have.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Book an Information Session
An Info Session is where your IDEA journey begins. Learn how we empower young people aged 14 to 18 to build clarity, confidence and a clear pathway forward.
Upcoming Info Sessions
Info Session Booking Information
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet our team, ask questions and gain a clear understanding of how IDEA supports young people to thrive in their education.
Book a session below
Upcoming Info Sessions
IDEA HQ, 191 St Georges Terrace, Perth or online.
Mon, February 9th – 6.30pm
Wed, February 18th – 6.30pm (Online)
Wed, February 25th – 6.30pm
Can’t make these dates? No worries, new sessions are added regularly.
Stay in touch
Not quite ready?
If you are too young to get started at IDEA, your options are below.
Join our Waitlist
Join our Official Waitlist
Year 8 or lower?
Join our official waitlist and be guaranteed a place in your year of entry pending a successful interview.
A fee of $100 is required to secure a place on our waitlist, payments are made via the waitlist application link.
You will receive an invitation to select an interview time from March of the year preceding your child’s year of entry.
Stay in the Loop
Sign up to stay in the loop
Alternatively, if you want to stay up to date with IDEA happenings and be notified of upcoming information session closer to your potential enrolment year, join our mailing list here:
Contact our staff
Have Questions You Want Answered?
We get it, Changing schools is not easy. Thats why our staff are here to take any questions you have about our programs and environment.
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 and challenging learning experiences that could give her greater confidence in her post-school pathway.
Read More Academy Student Stories